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Discussion => Drug safety => Topic started by: Cuddles on April 07, 2012, 08:35 am

Title: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: Cuddles on April 07, 2012, 08:35 am
I'm new to the forums. Long time reader, first time poster.
I recently got 2 grams of "shrooms" from a friend for a birthday present. The exact strain is Psilocybe Cyanenscens, which I've researched, and been told is one of the more potent strains. I have smoked cannabis and a a form of spice that has given me a really intense body high, and an amphetamine like feeling. I've also experimented with pills from friends, mostly pain killers. I won't go into that, but I am around 5'6. I weigh about 140 lbs, and have zero experience with psychedelics.

Take note that I only listed the spice, to let you know I have had intense body highs before, although I did not enjoy it at all. I do not drink caffeine. At all, for the sheer fact I don't touch any stimulants.

Based on all the information above, what would you suggest I do before hand to feel more safe and better for the trip? Should I eat before hand, what to have on hand, people or nobody, etc. Any input is appreciated.
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: personaluse on April 07, 2012, 09:01 am
One word - benzodiazepines.

Can take the edge of a scary trip and make you feel much better if things go a bit *too* strange.

Just trip with people you know and like - have a look at Leary's 'set & setting' - google it. About being in the right mindframe etc.

Have fun! You will feel newborn the morning after. An incredible experience. Don't stress too much ;)
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: Cuddles on April 07, 2012, 09:19 am
Many thanks! My friend told me to remember to use benzos as well, which would really help me calm down from a bad time. I'll look into them, but I have no real experience with them at all.

Anybody have any ideas on dosage? Just to be safe, starting dosages for first timers? I'd easily go to erowid and read reports, but I feel like I can talk to people in a more "face to face" type deal on this, so it would be better to get some more input on that!
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: blackend646 on April 07, 2012, 08:34 pm
Never heard of that strain and possibly have no idea what I'm talking about, but I would eat the 2 grams all at once if I were you.
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: ProudCannabian on April 07, 2012, 08:54 pm
Sure, having benzos on hand could be helpful, but don't worry and fret about the possibility of a bad trip.  They say "you are what you eat," I say, "You are what you think."  If you have a negative outlook on it, it can create a bad trip.  Nothing in a psychedelic trip comes out of the blue, it's all in your mind or the way you are interpreting things in realtime.  Convince yourself it will be awesome, and it will be.
Trust me... it WILL BE a blast.

I too would eat all 2g of the shrooms... but then again, personally, I'd eat the 2g and then say, "Anyone got another 3gs I can down?"
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: wowzers on April 07, 2012, 08:57 pm
Mushrooms are very safe physiologically so there's no real 'safe dose', 2g of cyans is a good dose for a beginner though. I'd advise against benzos for trip abortion, they don't tone down the weirdness but they do dull your mind so you end up feeling all confused and unable to work through any difficult parts of the trip.
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: moonflower on April 07, 2012, 09:08 pm
fast the day of, smoke weed if you feel nervous. remember: set and setting are the most important things. there are no "bad trips." that is just an attempt to paint the psychedelic experience black and white; it is beyond shades, beyond color. read this to better understand the psychedelic state: http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/psychedelic_experience/psychedelic_experience.shtml

welcome to reality, brother.
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: simplyanon on April 08, 2012, 02:20 am
Did shrooms last night for the first time.

My couch has never tasted so delicious. o.o
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: LucyDiamond on April 08, 2012, 03:00 am
fast the day of, smoke weed if you feel nervous. remember: set and setting are the most important things. there are no "bad trips." that is just an attempt to paint the psychedelic experience black and white; it is beyond shades, beyond color. read this to better understand the psychedelic state: http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/psychedelic_experience/psychedelic_experience.shtml

welcome to reality, brother.

"A dream you dream alone is only a dream.
A dream you dream together is reality." -John
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: somahaoma on April 11, 2012, 12:16 am
Hey Cuddles

Well I used to do tons of shrooms back in the day, nowadays its a once in a while thing, I would suggest being outdoors in a nice nature setting if at all possible, be with good friend(s), and for me a little herb always helped with the come down, and extends the trip a bit.. my first time was unexpected so I had little time to start wondering or second guessing so-to speak.. just take the trip as it comes ;)..

Cheers
Title: Re: Tips for first time using shrooms.
Post by: philter3 on April 11, 2012, 12:25 am
Have warm milk handy (settles the stomach). A comfy throw blanket is useful. Have a stretching routine. Go through it 3-4 times sober before you dose (assuming it is not your regular thing). Establish a breathing pattern... count 1-2-3 on your inhale.. hold for 1-2-, exhale for 1-2-3-4-5. This helps relax you physiologically and sinks your qi. If you have experience with yoga or qigong keep your tongue up as much as you can.

 Focus on your hands and feet. There is a place in them where the heat is. Find it and breathe through it. It will beat with good music if you let it.

 Your yinting/6th chakra/third eye is a place that is highly active on psychedelics. Don't worry if you have alot of activity there.. it's perfectly natural and will fade as you come down.

Remember your breathing pattern and definitely follow the earlier poster's advice about fasting the day prior. Fasting plus some milk to settle the stomach just after eating the mushies is a good protocall.

 Be well and may you be jubilant and humbled in the light of the Mushroom Goddess!