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Psilocybin is not for everyone.
This is a summary of contraindications and list of those who might need extra support, from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board.
From: Carter A. OPAB psilocybin recipient screening tools and considerations. Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board.
This is a summary of contraindications and list of those who might need extra support, from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board.
From: Carter A. OPAB psilocybin recipient screening tools and considerations. Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board.
May 8, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Psilocybin is not for everyone.
This is a summary of contraindications and list of those who might need extra support, from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board.
From: Carter A. OPAB psilocybin recipient screening tools and considerations. Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board.
This is a summary of contraindications and list of those who might need extra support, from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board.
From: Carter A. OPAB psilocybin recipient screening tools and considerations. Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board.
Your psilocybin dosage depends on:
• Potency of the mushrooms
• Your body weight & sensitivity
• Your experience level
• Your environment & support system
When in doubt: Start low, go slow. You can always take more—but never less.
• Potency of the mushrooms
• Your body weight & sensitivity
• Your experience level
• Your environment & support system
When in doubt: Start low, go slow. You can always take more—but never less.
April 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Your psilocybin dosage depends on:
• Potency of the mushrooms
• Your body weight & sensitivity
• Your experience level
• Your environment & support system
When in doubt: Start low, go slow. You can always take more—but never less.
• Potency of the mushrooms
• Your body weight & sensitivity
• Your experience level
• Your environment & support system
When in doubt: Start low, go slow. You can always take more—but never less.
Wondering how much psilocybin to take?
• Microdose: Subtle shift, no visuals
• Low dose (1-2g): Gentle, introspective
• Moderate dose (2-3.5g): Deep emotional exploration
• High dose (3.5g+): Intense, ego-dissolving
Start low, go slow. More isn’t always better.
• Microdose: Subtle shift, no visuals
• Low dose (1-2g): Gentle, introspective
• Moderate dose (2-3.5g): Deep emotional exploration
• High dose (3.5g+): Intense, ego-dissolving
Start low, go slow. More isn’t always better.
April 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Wondering how much psilocybin to take?
• Microdose: Subtle shift, no visuals
• Low dose (1-2g): Gentle, introspective
• Moderate dose (2-3.5g): Deep emotional exploration
• High dose (3.5g+): Intense, ego-dissolving
Start low, go slow. More isn’t always better.
• Microdose: Subtle shift, no visuals
• Low dose (1-2g): Gentle, introspective
• Moderate dose (2-3.5g): Deep emotional exploration
• High dose (3.5g+): Intense, ego-dissolving
Start low, go slow. More isn’t always better.
A single dose of psilocybin can have long-term mental health benefits:
🧠 6.5 months: Anxiety relief in cancer patients (NYU 2016)
🧠 1 year: Major depression improvement (JHU 2022)
🧠 4.5 years: Lasting well-being & meaning (NYU 2020)
Psilocybin has incredible potential.
🧠 6.5 months: Anxiety relief in cancer patients (NYU 2016)
🧠 1 year: Major depression improvement (JHU 2022)
🧠 4.5 years: Lasting well-being & meaning (NYU 2020)
Psilocybin has incredible potential.
April 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A single dose of psilocybin can have long-term mental health benefits:
🧠 6.5 months: Anxiety relief in cancer patients (NYU 2016)
🧠 1 year: Major depression improvement (JHU 2022)
🧠 4.5 years: Lasting well-being & meaning (NYU 2020)
Psilocybin has incredible potential.
🧠 6.5 months: Anxiety relief in cancer patients (NYU 2016)
🧠 1 year: Major depression improvement (JHU 2022)
🧠 4.5 years: Lasting well-being & meaning (NYU 2020)
Psilocybin has incredible potential.
Psilocybin helps rewire the brain by increasing neuroplasticity.
This means:
• You can break old habits faster
• You’re more open to new perspectives
• Deep emotional healing becomes possible
But real change happens when you apply these insights after the trip.
This means:
• You can break old habits faster
• You’re more open to new perspectives
• Deep emotional healing becomes possible
But real change happens when you apply these insights after the trip.
April 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Psilocybin helps rewire the brain by increasing neuroplasticity.
This means:
• You can break old habits faster
• You’re more open to new perspectives
• Deep emotional healing becomes possible
But real change happens when you apply these insights after the trip.
This means:
• You can break old habits faster
• You’re more open to new perspectives
• Deep emotional healing becomes possible
But real change happens when you apply these insights after the trip.
Psilocybin isn’t a magic pill—it’s a tool.
To get the most from your journey:
• Set clear intentions
• Surrender to the experience
• Reflect & integrate afterward
The mushrooms open the door, but you have to walk through it.
To get the most from your journey:
• Set clear intentions
• Surrender to the experience
• Reflect & integrate afterward
The mushrooms open the door, but you have to walk through it.
April 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Psilocybin isn’t a magic pill—it’s a tool.
To get the most from your journey:
• Set clear intentions
• Surrender to the experience
• Reflect & integrate afterward
The mushrooms open the door, but you have to walk through it.
To get the most from your journey:
• Set clear intentions
• Surrender to the experience
• Reflect & integrate afterward
The mushrooms open the door, but you have to walk through it.
Ever feel like your mind is a cluttered closet?
Psilocybin doesn’t “fix” it for you.
But it does pull everything out onto the floor—so you can finally see what’s been weighing you down and decide what’s worth keeping.
Psilocybin doesn’t “fix” it for you.
But it does pull everything out onto the floor—so you can finally see what’s been weighing you down and decide what’s worth keeping.
April 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Ever feel like your mind is a cluttered closet?
Psilocybin doesn’t “fix” it for you.
But it does pull everything out onto the floor—so you can finally see what’s been weighing you down and decide what’s worth keeping.
Psilocybin doesn’t “fix” it for you.
But it does pull everything out onto the floor—so you can finally see what’s been weighing you down and decide what’s worth keeping.
🍄 Major study on real-world psilocybin use (n=2,833) shows lasting benefits: significant drops in depression, anxiety, alcohol misuse + improved cognitive flexibility.
All we need now is education, support, and access.
Link to paper: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
All we need now is education, support, and access.
Link to paper: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
Frontiers | Naturalistic psilocybin use is associated with persisting improvements in mental health and wellbeing: results from a prospective, longitudinal survey
IntroductionThe classic psychedelic psilocybin, found in some mushroom species, has received renewed interest in clinical research, showing potential mental ...
www.frontiersin.org
March 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
🍄 Major study on real-world psilocybin use (n=2,833) shows lasting benefits: significant drops in depression, anxiety, alcohol misuse + improved cognitive flexibility.
All we need now is education, support, and access.
Link to paper: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
All we need now is education, support, and access.
Link to paper: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
Feeling anxious before a psilocybin journey? Ground yourself with intention:
• Write down 1-3 guiding intentions
• Take deep breaths & relax your body
• Remind yourself: you’re safe, you’re supported, you’re ready
Mindset shapes the experience—set the tone before you begin.
• Write down 1-3 guiding intentions
• Take deep breaths & relax your body
• Remind yourself: you’re safe, you’re supported, you’re ready
Mindset shapes the experience—set the tone before you begin.
March 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Feeling anxious before a psilocybin journey? Ground yourself with intention:
• Write down 1-3 guiding intentions
• Take deep breaths & relax your body
• Remind yourself: you’re safe, you’re supported, you’re ready
Mindset shapes the experience—set the tone before you begin.
• Write down 1-3 guiding intentions
• Take deep breaths & relax your body
• Remind yourself: you’re safe, you’re supported, you’re ready
Mindset shapes the experience—set the tone before you begin.
Wondering how much psilocybin to take?
• Microdose: Subtle shift, no visuals
• Low dose (1-2g): Gentle, introspective
• Moderate dose (2-3.5g): Deep emotional exploration
• High dose (3.5g+): Intense, ego-dissolving
Start low, go slow. More isn’t always better.
• Microdose: Subtle shift, no visuals
• Low dose (1-2g): Gentle, introspective
• Moderate dose (2-3.5g): Deep emotional exploration
• High dose (3.5g+): Intense, ego-dissolving
Start low, go slow. More isn’t always better.
March 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Wondering how much psilocybin to take?
• Microdose: Subtle shift, no visuals
• Low dose (1-2g): Gentle, introspective
• Moderate dose (2-3.5g): Deep emotional exploration
• High dose (3.5g+): Intense, ego-dissolving
Start low, go slow. More isn’t always better.
• Microdose: Subtle shift, no visuals
• Low dose (1-2g): Gentle, introspective
• Moderate dose (2-3.5g): Deep emotional exploration
• High dose (3.5g+): Intense, ego-dissolving
Start low, go slow. More isn’t always better.
A psilocybin journey starts before you take the first dose.
To prepare:
• Reduce screen time
• Eat light, nourishing meals
• Choose calming, lyric-free music
• Wear comfy clothes & bring layers
Set & setting make all the difference
To prepare:
• Reduce screen time
• Eat light, nourishing meals
• Choose calming, lyric-free music
• Wear comfy clothes & bring layers
Set & setting make all the difference
March 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A psilocybin journey starts before you take the first dose.
To prepare:
• Reduce screen time
• Eat light, nourishing meals
• Choose calming, lyric-free music
• Wear comfy clothes & bring layers
Set & setting make all the difference
To prepare:
• Reduce screen time
• Eat light, nourishing meals
• Choose calming, lyric-free music
• Wear comfy clothes & bring layers
Set & setting make all the difference
Most people fear a “bad trip” with psilocybin
But a challenging journey isn’t always bad—it can be part of healing
To set yourself up for a meaningful experience:
• Gather calm mind & clean environment
• Set clear intentions
• Plan for integration
It’s all about preparation
But a challenging journey isn’t always bad—it can be part of healing
To set yourself up for a meaningful experience:
• Gather calm mind & clean environment
• Set clear intentions
• Plan for integration
It’s all about preparation
March 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Most people fear a “bad trip” with psilocybin
But a challenging journey isn’t always bad—it can be part of healing
To set yourself up for a meaningful experience:
• Gather calm mind & clean environment
• Set clear intentions
• Plan for integration
It’s all about preparation
But a challenging journey isn’t always bad—it can be part of healing
To set yourself up for a meaningful experience:
• Gather calm mind & clean environment
• Set clear intentions
• Plan for integration
It’s all about preparation
Psychedelics don’t just change you in the moment—they reveal how you’ve been living all along.
Mindset, intention, and daily awareness shape the journey before it even begins. 🍄💡
Mindset, intention, and daily awareness shape the journey before it even begins. 🍄💡
March 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Psychedelics don’t just change you in the moment—they reveal how you’ve been living all along.
Mindset, intention, and daily awareness shape the journey before it even begins. 🍄💡
Mindset, intention, and daily awareness shape the journey before it even begins. 🍄💡
An article from Scientific American explains psilocybin’s lethal dose is 1,000× its effective (noticeable) dose.
The image shows many substances that are less risky than alcohol—proof that psilocybin is one of the safest psychedelics when used responsibly.
Learn about safety at firsttripready.com
The image shows many substances that are less risky than alcohol—proof that psilocybin is one of the safest psychedelics when used responsibly.
Learn about safety at firsttripready.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
An article from Scientific American explains psilocybin’s lethal dose is 1,000× its effective (noticeable) dose.
The image shows many substances that are less risky than alcohol—proof that psilocybin is one of the safest psychedelics when used responsibly.
Learn about safety at firsttripready.com
The image shows many substances that are less risky than alcohol—proof that psilocybin is one of the safest psychedelics when used responsibly.
Learn about safety at firsttripready.com
I don't know when my next big dose will be, but I'm already preparing.
I try to be mindful of my emotions.
I try to be accepting of my situations.
I try to surrender when things don't go my way.
If I can practice this in my daily life, then I'll be better equipped during my trip.✨
I try to be mindful of my emotions.
I try to be accepting of my situations.
I try to surrender when things don't go my way.
If I can practice this in my daily life, then I'll be better equipped during my trip.✨
February 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I don't know when my next big dose will be, but I'm already preparing.
I try to be mindful of my emotions.
I try to be accepting of my situations.
I try to surrender when things don't go my way.
If I can practice this in my daily life, then I'll be better equipped during my trip.✨
I try to be mindful of my emotions.
I try to be accepting of my situations.
I try to surrender when things don't go my way.
If I can practice this in my daily life, then I'll be better equipped during my trip.✨
Your mindset before a psilocybin trip matters more than your personality.
Studies show pre-trip emotional excitability (anxiety, restlessness) predicts stressful trips, while calm moods tend to lead to smoother experiences.
Stay Calm & Journey On
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Studies show pre-trip emotional excitability (anxiety, restlessness) predicts stressful trips, while calm moods tend to lead to smoother experiences.
Stay Calm & Journey On
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
February 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Your mindset before a psilocybin trip matters more than your personality.
Studies show pre-trip emotional excitability (anxiety, restlessness) predicts stressful trips, while calm moods tend to lead to smoother experiences.
Stay Calm & Journey On
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Studies show pre-trip emotional excitability (anxiety, restlessness) predicts stressful trips, while calm moods tend to lead to smoother experiences.
Stay Calm & Journey On
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The Hidden Purpose of a Psychedelic Come-Up:
The come-up can feel uncomfortable, but it’s not pointless—it’s part of the transformation. The stress response primes you for breakthroughs by amplifying emotions & insights. Lean in, trust the process & discomfort turn into growth.
The come-up can feel uncomfortable, but it’s not pointless—it’s part of the transformation. The stress response primes you for breakthroughs by amplifying emotions & insights. Lean in, trust the process & discomfort turn into growth.
February 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Hidden Purpose of a Psychedelic Come-Up:
The come-up can feel uncomfortable, but it’s not pointless—it’s part of the transformation. The stress response primes you for breakthroughs by amplifying emotions & insights. Lean in, trust the process & discomfort turn into growth.
The come-up can feel uncomfortable, but it’s not pointless—it’s part of the transformation. The stress response primes you for breakthroughs by amplifying emotions & insights. Lean in, trust the process & discomfort turn into growth.
Freaking Out During the Come-Up? Read This.
A tough come-up doesn’t mean a bad trip. It’s the bridge between ordinary consciousness & deep insight. If you breathe, surrender & ride the wave, the fear often dissolves into clarity, awe & relief. Growth happens on the other side.🌊
A tough come-up doesn’t mean a bad trip. It’s the bridge between ordinary consciousness & deep insight. If you breathe, surrender & ride the wave, the fear often dissolves into clarity, awe & relief. Growth happens on the other side.🌊
February 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Freaking Out During the Come-Up? Read This.
A tough come-up doesn’t mean a bad trip. It’s the bridge between ordinary consciousness & deep insight. If you breathe, surrender & ride the wave, the fear often dissolves into clarity, awe & relief. Growth happens on the other side.🌊
A tough come-up doesn’t mean a bad trip. It’s the bridge between ordinary consciousness & deep insight. If you breathe, surrender & ride the wave, the fear often dissolves into clarity, awe & relief. Growth happens on the other side.🌊
🍄 Surrender in action:
"There was this huge terrifying creature w a rifle & instead of running away, I looked at it & it wasn't as scary as it had seemed.[My] fear subsided, it suddenly seemed ridiculous, I started laughing. If I'd avoided it, it would've got more terrifying."
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"There was this huge terrifying creature w a rifle & instead of running away, I looked at it & it wasn't as scary as it had seemed.[My] fear subsided, it suddenly seemed ridiculous, I started laughing. If I'd avoided it, it would've got more terrifying."
shorturl.at/S7iDi
Frontiers | Learning to Let Go: A Cognitive-Behavioral Model of How Psychedelic Therapy Promotes Acceptance
The efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental disorders has been attributed to the lasting change from experiential avoidance to acceptance that ...
www.frontiersin.org
February 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🍄 Surrender in action:
"There was this huge terrifying creature w a rifle & instead of running away, I looked at it & it wasn't as scary as it had seemed.[My] fear subsided, it suddenly seemed ridiculous, I started laughing. If I'd avoided it, it would've got more terrifying."
shorturl.at/S7iDi
"There was this huge terrifying creature w a rifle & instead of running away, I looked at it & it wasn't as scary as it had seemed.[My] fear subsided, it suddenly seemed ridiculous, I started laughing. If I'd avoided it, it would've got more terrifying."
shorturl.at/S7iDi
🚀 New study alert!
Meditation could enhance psychedelic preparation—especially practices boosting emotional flexibility over concentration.
Loving-Kindness Meditation ranked most beneficial. 🧘♂️🍄 3-week prep (30 min/day) recommended.
Read more 🤓 meditation.mgh.harvard.edu/files/McAlpi...
Meditation could enhance psychedelic preparation—especially practices boosting emotional flexibility over concentration.
Loving-Kindness Meditation ranked most beneficial. 🧘♂️🍄 3-week prep (30 min/day) recommended.
Read more 🤓 meditation.mgh.harvard.edu/files/McAlpi...
meditation.mgh.harvard.edu
February 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚀 New study alert!
Meditation could enhance psychedelic preparation—especially practices boosting emotional flexibility over concentration.
Loving-Kindness Meditation ranked most beneficial. 🧘♂️🍄 3-week prep (30 min/day) recommended.
Read more 🤓 meditation.mgh.harvard.edu/files/McAlpi...
Meditation could enhance psychedelic preparation—especially practices boosting emotional flexibility over concentration.
Loving-Kindness Meditation ranked most beneficial. 🧘♂️🍄 3-week prep (30 min/day) recommended.
Read more 🤓 meditation.mgh.harvard.edu/files/McAlpi...
🕰️🌅 How Long Does Psilocybin Last?
✅ Acute effects: 4-6 hours
✅ Afterglow: Days to weeks
✅ Integration: Ongoing
The trip fades, but the insights stay. Patience and integration work lead to lasting change.
✅ Acute effects: 4-6 hours
✅ Afterglow: Days to weeks
✅ Integration: Ongoing
The trip fades, but the insights stay. Patience and integration work lead to lasting change.
February 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🕰️🌅 How Long Does Psilocybin Last?
✅ Acute effects: 4-6 hours
✅ Afterglow: Days to weeks
✅ Integration: Ongoing
The trip fades, but the insights stay. Patience and integration work lead to lasting change.
✅ Acute effects: 4-6 hours
✅ Afterglow: Days to weeks
✅ Integration: Ongoing
The trip fades, but the insights stay. Patience and integration work lead to lasting change.
Struggling after a psilocybin trip?
Johns Hopkins University just launched a clinic to help people integrate + recover from challenging trips. A first, it will also collect data to establish best practices for treating difficulties after psychedelic use. www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/article...
Johns Hopkins University just launched a clinic to help people integrate + recover from challenging trips. A first, it will also collect data to establish best practices for treating difficulties after psychedelic use. www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/article...
A New Model for Psychiatric Care at Johns Hopkins
Providing personalized care for patients of all ages, psychiatrist Azin Bekhrad also treats individuals who have difficulties following a psychedelic experience.
www.hopkinsmedicine.org
February 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Struggling after a psilocybin trip?
Johns Hopkins University just launched a clinic to help people integrate + recover from challenging trips. A first, it will also collect data to establish best practices for treating difficulties after psychedelic use. www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/article...
Johns Hopkins University just launched a clinic to help people integrate + recover from challenging trips. A first, it will also collect data to establish best practices for treating difficulties after psychedelic use. www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/article...
Magic Mushrooms Are Most-Used Psychedelic Drug.
An estimated 8 million American adults used psilocybin in 2023.
47% reported microdosing the last time they used.
www.rand.org/news/press/2... via @RANDCorporation
An estimated 8 million American adults used psilocybin in 2023.
47% reported microdosing the last time they used.
www.rand.org/news/press/2... via @RANDCorporation
Magic Mushrooms Are Most-Used Psychedelic Drug; As States Change Laws, Federal Policymakers Face Urgent Questions
Psilocybin mushrooms are the psychedelic substance most often used in the United States, with its popularity outpacing other psychedelic drugs such as MDMA (known as ecstasy).
www.rand.org
February 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Magic Mushrooms Are Most-Used Psychedelic Drug.
An estimated 8 million American adults used psilocybin in 2023.
47% reported microdosing the last time they used.
www.rand.org/news/press/2... via @RANDCorporation
An estimated 8 million American adults used psilocybin in 2023.
47% reported microdosing the last time they used.
www.rand.org/news/press/2... via @RANDCorporation
🌟💊 Psilocybin & Mental Health
Research shows psilocybin may help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD & addiction. Unlike daily meds, 1-2 guided sessions can create lasting change. Science is catching up and it's going to change the entire field of mental health.
Research shows psilocybin may help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD & addiction. Unlike daily meds, 1-2 guided sessions can create lasting change. Science is catching up and it's going to change the entire field of mental health.
February 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🌟💊 Psilocybin & Mental Health
Research shows psilocybin may help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD & addiction. Unlike daily meds, 1-2 guided sessions can create lasting change. Science is catching up and it's going to change the entire field of mental health.
Research shows psilocybin may help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD & addiction. Unlike daily meds, 1-2 guided sessions can create lasting change. Science is catching up and it's going to change the entire field of mental health.
🧠🍄 Psilocybin 101: How It Works
Psilocybin activates serotonin receptors, altering brain connectivity and loosening rigid thought patterns. It’s not just about hallucinations—it's about rewiring how you think and feel. This neuroplasticity is what creates profound change in people's lives.
Psilocybin activates serotonin receptors, altering brain connectivity and loosening rigid thought patterns. It’s not just about hallucinations—it's about rewiring how you think and feel. This neuroplasticity is what creates profound change in people's lives.
February 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🧠🍄 Psilocybin 101: How It Works
Psilocybin activates serotonin receptors, altering brain connectivity and loosening rigid thought patterns. It’s not just about hallucinations—it's about rewiring how you think and feel. This neuroplasticity is what creates profound change in people's lives.
Psilocybin activates serotonin receptors, altering brain connectivity and loosening rigid thought patterns. It’s not just about hallucinations—it's about rewiring how you think and feel. This neuroplasticity is what creates profound change in people's lives.