My Shrooms Are In The Post! - A Few Questions

[The White Belt]

I have ordered some shrooms, in the form of truffles.

According the to website, the strength of the first lot I ordered are 3.5/5, and the second lot are 5/5.

They come in 15 gram packets each, and they state that that is two servings.

My previous experience with psychedelics are as follows; About 8 months ago I had a mushroom 'shake' in Thailand (I don't know how many grams of actual shrooms was in it), and about 7 months ago I had quite a potent Marijuana pizza in Laos. Surprisingly the pizza was a lot trippier.

Anyway, some questions for my upcoming psychedelics experience:

1. What is a good dose to take based on my limited previous experiences with shrooms?

2. Do I need a sitter?

3. Is it a good idea to do this with friends who aren't interested in personal development and may be nervous, or do to it alone?

4. Is it a good idea to take it and then go to trip in a public place, I.E. a park?

5. Is it a good idea to do this with people, including children, walking around, or being noisy outside of my bedroom or do I need to be totally undisturbed?

6. Is it a good idea to engage in any activities such as meditation, self-inquiry, contemplation as I trip?

7. Is it a good idea to get some YouTube visuals up to look at as I trip or is this a waste of time?

8. Is there anything else useful you can think of to tell me?

 

Excuse my naivety.

When you answer these questions please don't take a shot in the dark. Select only the ones you know based on direct experience, or strong intuition.

 

Many thanks! 

 

[jse]

@BeginnerActualizer , my experience with mushrooms spans some 20 years, and I have also been a sitter for approx 50-60 friends and acquaintances over that time.

 

2 hours ago, BeginnerActualizer said:

1. What is a good dose to take based on my limited previous experiences with shrooms?

With your previous experience in mind, I'd suggest 7.5g of the 3.5/5 rating batch.

 

2 hours ago, BeginnerActualizer said:

2. Do I need a sitter?

Only if you can find an experienced one - otherwise you may find yourself being distracted.

 

2 hours ago, BeginnerActualizer said:

3. Is it a good idea to do this with friends who aren't interested in personal development and may be nervous, or do to it alone?

Judging by your question, you already know the answer - alone.

 

3 hours ago, BeginnerActualizer said:

4. Is it a good idea to take it and then go to trip in a public place, I.E. a park?

A quiet nature reserve would be ideal.  A crowded place will interfere with your experience, and may even overwhelm you.  Definitely avoid "straight" people you may know, as they will derail your experience.

 

3 hours ago, BeginnerActualizer said:

5. Is it a good idea to do this with people, including children, walking around, or being noisy outside of my bedroom or do I need to be totally undisturbed?

Your insights will be clearer with no external distractions.

 

3 hours ago, BeginnerActualizer said:

6. Is it a good idea to engage in any activities such as meditation, self-inquiry, contemplation as I trip?

Best to set any intention (which often goes out the window) and meditate before the trip begins.

 

3 hours ago, BeginnerActualizer said:

7. Is it a good idea to get some YouTube visuals up to look at as I trip or is this a waste of time?

Worse than a waste of time, a shallow distraction.

 

3 hours ago, BeginnerActualizer said:

8. Is there anything else useful you can think of to tell me?

Be ready to relax and let go if/when you experience ego death.  This is key to having a positive experience.  Let go...

Take pen and paper with you, just in case something important (very likely) comes up.
Have the experience in daylight. Avoid closing your eyes if you have visuals - these are often a major distraction.
Wait at least a month for your next journey, in order to integrate the experience and give your body a chance to replenish Serotonin levels.
And please share some of your experience here.

Bon Voyage, brave warrior!

[The White Belt]

@jse, amazing. Thank you so much! 

I will keep you posted on what happens.