Drug:Mushrooms

From Avi's Drug Diary
Mushrooms
Full Name Psilocybin Mushrooms
Drug Class Psychedelic
Aliases Shrooms • Magic Mushrooms
ROAs Oral
Oral
Threshold 0.5 g
Light 0.5–1 g
Common 1–2.5 g
Strong 2.5–5 g
Heavy 5+ g
Duration 4–6 hours

Mushrooms

Overview

Psilocybin mushrooms are naturally occurring psychedelics that produce changes in perception, thought and emotion through their active metabolite, psilocin. They are commonly associated with colourful visual effects, emotional openness and introspection.


Subjective Effects

Physical Effects

  • Body lightness
  • Dilated pupils
  • Increased sensory awareness
  • Mild nausea

Cognitive Effects

  • Emotional enhancement
  • Increased introspection
  • Altered thought patterns
  • Time distortion

Visual Effects

  • Pattern recognition
  • Flowing surfaces
  • Colour enhancement
  • Visual drifting

Auditory Effects

  • Music enhancement

After Effects

  • Emotional afterglow
  • Mental clarity
  • Fatigue

My Review

Overall Experience

I've only taken mushrooms once, but it ended up being one of my favorite psychedelic experiences. My friend and I ate mushroom chocolates we found on the street with a note that said "Take 1/4th". Obviously being the smart people we are, we took these. My friend took a half and then another half an hour later - I ate two. Once they kicked in, we became glued to his bed for the next four hours. We spent the entire trip listening to music, talking and appreciating everything around us. The visuals were beautiful. Patterns flowed across surfaces, objects subtly shifted and everything felt alive. And most importantly, I felt a surge of emotions, something which I haven't had in a long time.

So far this has been my favorite psychedelic experience.

What I Enjoyed

  • Beautiful visuals.
  • Incredible music enhancement.
  • Emotional warmth.
  • Great conversations.
  • Relaxing atmosphere.

What I Didn't Enjoy

  • Unknown dose.
  • Mild confusion during the peak.

Would I Use It Again?

Yes

Rating

Category Rating (/10)
Overall 9/10
Visuals 8/10
Headspace 9/10
Music Enhancement 10/10
Euphoria 9/10
Body Load 4/10

Tips & Harm Reduction

Practical Tips

  • Know the dose before taking mushrooms whenever possible.
  • A comfortable environment makes a huge difference.
  • Music can greatly enhance the experience.

Harm Reduction

  • Different mushroom species and products can vary substantially in potency.
  • If you have a history of psychosis, psychedelics may carry additional risks.
  • Avoid mixing with other psychoactive substances unless you're familiar with the combination.