FAQ about tripping

How long does a mushroom trip last? 4.00

A psilocybin mushroom trip lasts around 4-6 hours.



Why are mushrooms legal in some countries and illegal in others?

Some governments legally allow psilocybe mushrooms while others governments have made them a very serious legal matter.



Why Trip at all? 4.83

Why trip and why not trip?



Are mushrooms safe for me to eat? 4.50

There are no known long term physical effects from ingestion of mushrooms containing psilocybin and psilocin.



What is the history of magic mushrooms? What is the history of tripping?

Shrooms became very popular among trippers in the 1970s



Are contaminated/rotten/wild mushrooms safe for me to eat? 5.00

The simple answer is no.



What is a trip guide? 5.00

Do I need one or am I one?



What size dose should I take? 3.75

Is dosage the same for first time trippers and experienced trippers?



What do the different trip levels (Lvl 1-5) mean? 5.00

Levels are a way to describe your trip.



How often can I trip? 4.75

Tolerance to psilocybin builds up quickly.



What are some of the things to avoid while tripping? 4.50

This is an assembly of suggestions from Shroomerites.



Essential Links 5.00

No matter how experienced you are with tripping, please pick a few (any) of these Essential Links and read them from start to finish... unless you've already read them.



What are the differences between the different methods of ingestion? 3.33

How should I ingest my mushrooms



How do I trip? 2.00

This is a very subjective question, with many successfull answers.



What is set and setting? 4.00

Why are they important?



Why do people trip in nature? 5.00

The first trippers tripped in nature.



Is tripping with others a good idea?

The important thing to remember in organizing a group session is to have knowledge of and trust in the fellow voyagers.



Should I trip alone? 5.00

Your results may vary. Some prefer tripping alone, others prefer groups.



Is tripping in public a good idea? 5.00

This is a subjective question and cannot be answered definitively for everyone or every setting.



What are some good trip toys? 4.00

Trip-toys can greatly enhance a trip, especially in a group setting. These "toys" can include anything from Music visualizations to blacklights to glowsticks.



Should I trip with sober people?

A "Trip Sitter" can be a very helpful person to have around especially if this person is naturally laid back and has experience with psychedelics and trippers.



What is some good tripping music? 3.29

This is a VERY subjective question, but here are a few suggestions.



What is, and how can I avoid/reduce come up anxiety? 5.00

Anxiety is a complex combination of the feeling of fear, apprehension and worry, keeping the mind in a state of painful uneasiness.

