Have you decided to embark on your first psychedelic experience? Congratulations! Hallucinogens such as magic mushrooms, peyote, magic truffles, DMT, and even synthetic drugs like LSD or 2C-B can lead to life-changing experiences. And while we’re pretty sure it won’t be your last time, it’s important that your first experience is actually a positive one.
“First time with magic mushrooms,” “First time with LSD,” or “First time with truffles” are all common search terms on Google. And that’s not surprising: psychedelics are becoming increasingly popular, but just like with any type of drug, good preparation is half the battle. In the case of psychedelics, preparation is often even more important than when you’re going out for a night of drinking with your friends. In this article, we’ll give you 5 tips to make your first psychedelic trip as pleasant as possible.
Tip 1: Respect your trip
This specific step isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but it’s important to realize from the start that a psychedelic experience is a powerful one. Once you acknowledge this fact, you’ll be much less surprised by the intense emotions or experiences you have while under the influence of psychedelics, whether it’s a dose of magic truffles or another variety. During such a psychedelic experience, you need to focus entirely on the moment. Turn off your phone, make sure you can’t be reached for work, and even take the next day off. A psychedelic trip can easily last 6 hours and isn’t something you do “just in between.”
Tip 2: Make sure you’re in the right company
A psychedelic trip will go much better if you’re in the company of people you like and trust. It’s therefore crucial that you stay away from individuals you don’t feel comfortable with, or who don’t take your trip seriously, during your psychedelic trip. It’s also best to avoid large crowds. Additionally, it’s recommended to have an experienced trip sitter present the first time you use psychedelics. This person can guide you if the experience becomes too intense or overwhelming. This can happen, for example, due to taking too high a dose, but also because of feelings or unfamiliar effects that the substances may bring to the surface.
Tip 3: Be comfortable
We’ve already mentioned how important it is to be free from distractions during a psychedelic experience, and physical comfort is a good way to minimize potential distractions. For example, wear loose, comfortable clothing, and make sure you have any snacks or drinks on hand. This makes it easier for you to relax. If you plan to trip outdoors, bringing a blanket is a good idea. In any case, make sure the place where you’ll be tripping is pleasant and comfortable. A cozy couch with soft pillows works wonders during your trip!
Tip 4: Surrender to the experience
Once the psychedelics start to kick in, try not to control the sensation or resist what’s happening in your mind and body. Any form of resistance can only make your experience worse if you find a sensation unpleasant. After all, you voluntarily bought your ticket to this psychedelic journey, and now it’s time to sit back and enjoy the ride! “Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride,” as many trip sitters would tell you.
Tip 5: Prepare yourself
We can’t say it often enough, but good preparation is truly crucial when it comes to using psychedelics. Try to think ahead and prepare everything you’ll need during your psychedelic trip. Put together a nice playlist on Spotify, stock up on tasty snacks and drinks, make sure you won’t be distracted, and most of all: make sure you read up thoroughly in advance on the specific psychedelic you’re going to take. The effects of magic truffles, for example, are different from those of LSD, peyote, DMT, or 2-CB. In short: do your research to avoid surprises. And most importantly of all: enjoy!
