A friendly guide to microdoses, museum doses, and full journeys — built around respect, clarity, and staying grounded.
Psilocybin can be a beautiful tool for creativity, healing, and self-discovery — but it deserves respect. These guidelines help you prepare your mind, body, and environment so you can approach your experience with clarity, safety, and intention.
What follows are best practices for staying grounded, not a clinical protocol. Treat the information as a starting point, and adapt it to what you know about yourself.
Everyone’s sensitivity is unique. Begin at the low end, especially with new batches or stronger varieties like Penis Envy.
0.05g – 0.3g dried
Subtle shifts in mood, focus, and creativity. No visuals or intoxication — you should feel fully functional.
0.3g – 1g dried
Light perceptual shifts and enhanced appreciation for art, music, and nature. Gentle introspection while staying grounded.
1g – 3.5g dried
Strong visuals and emotional exploration. Not functional — should only be done in a safe, uninterrupted space.
5g+ dried
Very intense; deep ego dissolution is possible. Not recommended without experienced professional support.
Intentions don’t control the experience — they guide its direction. Taking a few minutes before a session to name what you’re curious about can reshape the entire journey.
Before your session, ask yourself:
Write it down or say it out loud. If things get intense mid-experience, you can gently return to the compass: “I am safe. This will pass. I can return to my intention.”
Treat this like prepping for a mental and emotional marathon. What you do in the days leading up matters as much as the session itself.
24 Hours Before
Day Of
Optional Support
General wellness supports — not medical recommendations:
Once the experience begins, keep things simple. Your body and nervous system are doing most of the work — your job is to stay soft and listen.
Hydration & food: sip water or herbal tea. Skip energy drinks. Most people avoid solid food during the peak; later, fruit, nuts, crackers, or broth work beautifully.
Movement: gentle stretching, slow walking, or resting in a cozy, familiar space — whatever your body asks for.
Music & sensory input: calming, instrumental playlists and nature sounds help. Avoid chaotic, aggressive, or overly lyrical music during peaks.
Mixing substances increases risk. If you’re on prescriptions, consult a clinician before changing anything.
Medications
Recreational
Psilocybin isn’t for everyone, and it isn’t for every moment. Skip use if any of the following apply:
Your environment shapes your experience. A thoughtful space removes friction and lets the journey unfold naturally.
Your space should feel:
A good trip sitter is:
The experience doesn’t end when the visuals fade — it transforms over time. Integration is where insight becomes change.
First Hours
24 – 72 Hours
Long Term
Trust your gut. Seek support if you or someone else experiences any of the following:
