Dosing musings
So I did my first 25mg of psilocybin in Oregon last year and I am going back for my second trip 🤣 this summer. I know I want to start out with less, but am having a hard time deciding between 15 and 20.
15… I could always take a booster but I’m afraid I will be hyperfocusing while coming up about what I am feeling and if I should take more. I’m doing this because I want big change, is 15 playing it too safe? Or does the medicine do what it and the universe want regardless of how much you take?
20… is it too close to the 25? Every journey is different but I’d really prefer a little less intensity in the beginning part of my journey.
I took it in tea last time and will again. My medicines are the same. But last time I took an enzyme before the mushrooms because of my SSRI use. I’m not going to do that this time which will also in theory help that first part not be so intense.
What views do you have to help me make this decision?
Also, if you are doing your own research and haven’t yet chosen to use psilocybin, please let me provide my whole hearted support even though I mentioned an intense part of my first experience. I’ve done decades of talk therapy, IFS therapy, DBT therapy, EMDR, and brain spotting as other approaches in my journey. A few hours with the medicine was more impactful than I feel all of those things combined. I do think those things were still helpful to provide me perspective and ability to deal with big feelings and emotions.
[ETA: also somatic experiencing which clearly my brain doesn’t think about as often but was also a massive positive shift in how I feel day to day]
Much love and light to you all!