Dosage & Effects Guide

Your comprehensive guide to safe psilocybin use, from microdosing to heroic journeys

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Safety & Guidelines

Educational purposes only. Start with lower doses. Research local laws and consult healthcare professionals. Orders: 5-50g per strain. Legal Info

Dosage Levels & Effects

Microdose

0.1 - 0.3g

Effects:

  • Enhanced creativity and focus
  • Improved mood and energy
  • Subtle cognitive enhancement
  • No perceptual changes or visuals
  • Increased empathy and social connection

Best For:

Work productivity, creative projects, social situations, depression management, general well-being

Duration: 4-6 hours
Frequency: Every 3rd day (5/2 protocol)

Light Dose

0.5 - 1g

Effects:

  • Mild euphoria and happiness
  • Enhanced colors and music appreciation
  • Slight visual enhancement (no hallucinations)
  • Increased emotional openness
  • Heightened sensory perception
  • Possible slight anxiety initially

Best For:

First-time users, social gatherings, nature walks, art and music appreciation, therapeutic sessions

Duration: 4-6 hours
Onset: 30-90 minutes

Moderate Dose

1 - 2.5g

Effects:

  • Clear visual effects (patterns, colors)
  • Altered perception of time
  • Deep introspective thoughts
  • Emotional insights and breakthroughs
  • Enhanced connection to nature
  • Possible challenging moments
  • Synesthesia (mixing of senses)

Best For:

Personal growth, meditation, therapy work, creative exploration, spiritual seeking

Duration: 4-8 hours
Peak: 2-3 hours after onset

Strong Dose

3.5 - 5g

Effects:

  • Intense visual and auditory hallucinations
  • Ego dissolution and unity experiences
  • Profound spiritual insights
  • Complete altered state of consciousness
  • Time distortion or timelessness
  • Possible challenging or frightening moments
  • Life-changing perspectives

Best For:

Experienced users only, deep spiritual work, major life transitions, therapeutic breakthroughs

Duration: 6-8 hours
⚠️ Sitter Required: Always have a trusted guide

Heroic Dose

5g+
⚠️ EXTREME CAUTION REQUIRED ⚠️

Only for very experienced users. Professional supervision strongly recommended.

Effects:

  • Complete ego death and dissolution
  • Encounter with "entities" or beings
  • Complete loss of sense of self and reality
  • Mystical and transcendent experiences
  • Possible traumatic or overwhelming experiences
  • Long-lasting psychological changes
  • Communication with the divine/universe

Prerequisites:

  • Multiple positive experiences with 3.5g+
  • Strong mental health and stability
  • Experienced trip sitter or guide
  • Safe, controlled environment
  • Clear intention and preparation
Duration: 6-12 hours
Integration Time: Weeks to months

Factors That Affect Your Experience

Set & Setting

Set (Mindset):

  • Your current mental and emotional state
  • Expectations and intentions for the experience
  • Recent life events and stress levels
  • Previous psychedelic experiences
  • Mental health conditions

Setting (Environment):

  • Physical location and safety
  • People present (companions, sitter)
  • Music, lighting, and atmosphere
  • Time of day and duration available
  • Comfort items and preparations

Physical Factors

Body & Metabolism:

  • Body weight and metabolism
  • Empty vs. full stomach
  • Tolerance from recent use
  • Medications and supplements
  • Overall health and fitness

Strain & Preparation:

  • Mushroom strain and potency
  • Freshness and storage conditions
  • Method of consumption (tea, raw, etc.)
  • Grinding vs. whole mushrooms
  • Quality and purity of product

Essential Safety Guidelines

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Start Low, Go Slow

  • Always start with a lower dose than you think you need
  • Wait at least 2 weeks between higher-dose experiences
  • Don't redose - effects can be delayed
  • Build experience gradually over time
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Trip Sitter

  • Have a sober, trusted friend present
  • Essential for doses over 2.5g
  • Someone experienced with psychedelics preferred
  • Brief them on what to expect
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Safe Environment

  • Comfortable, familiar setting
  • Remove potential hazards
  • Have water, healthy snacks ready
  • Prepare comfort items (blankets, music)
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Timing

  • Start early in the day
  • Ensure 8+ hours of free time
  • No important commitments next day
  • Good night's sleep beforehand
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Avoid

  • Mixing with alcohol or other drugs
  • Driving or operating machinery
  • Public places or crowds
  • Stressful situations or people
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Mental Health

  • Avoid if experiencing severe depression
  • Not recommended with psychotic disorders
  • Consult professionals for therapeutic use
  • Integration work after intense experiences

What to Expect: Experience Timeline

0-30 min

Onset

  • Initial body sensations
  • Slight nausea possible
  • Mood changes begin
  • First subtle effects
30-90 min

Come Up

  • Effects intensify
  • Visual changes begin
  • Possible anxiety
  • Time distortion starts
2-4 hours

Peak

  • Strongest effects
  • Intense visuals
  • Deep insights
  • Altered consciousness
4-6 hours

Come Down

  • Effects gradually fade
  • Return to baseline
  • Possible fatigue
  • Reflection period
Next Day+

Integration

  • Process the experience
  • Journal insights
  • Possible afterglow
  • Lifestyle changes

Integration & Aftercare

Integration Practices

Integration is the process of making meaning from your experience and applying insights to daily life.

  • Journaling: Write about your experience immediately after
  • Meditation: Regular practice helps process insights
  • Art & Creativity: Express experiences through creative outlets
  • Nature Time: Spend time outdoors to ground yourself
  • Therapy: Work with psychedelic-informed therapists
  • Community: Connect with others who've had similar experiences

Challenging Experiences

Difficult trips can be transformative when properly integrated. Here's how to handle them:

  • Stay Calm: Remind yourself "this is temporary"
  • Breathe: Focus on slow, deep breathing
  • Change Setting: Move to a different room or environment
  • Music: Play calming, familiar music
  • Ground Yourself: Feel your body, touch familiar objects
  • Seek Support: Talk to your trip sitter or trusted friend
  • Professional Help: Seek therapy if distress persists

Remember: Challenging experiences often contain the most profound teachings. Integration work helps transform difficult moments into valuable insights.

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