{"id":19788,"date":"2021-06-21T13:45:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T11:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.wholecelium.com\/?post_type=wiki&#038;p=19788"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T08:52:53","slug":"psilocybin-mushroom-trip-guide","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/staging.wholecelium.com\/sl\/wiki\/psilopedija\/vodnik-za-izlete\/","title":{"rendered":"Tripping Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19788\" class=\"elementor elementor-19788\" data-elementor-post-type=\"wiki\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c4ec50 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c4ec50\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8779441\" data-id=\"8779441\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2170ebe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2170ebe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The First Time<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Know What You Are Getting Into<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first time you go on a psilocybin trip is always a life-changing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Psilocybin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the psychoactive compound<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (or, the bit that makes you trip)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> within magic mushrooms and magic truffles. Maybe you know this. You are an experienced shroom-head, and have gone on many rides through the cosmos of your mind. Maybe you\u2019ve never taken magic mushrooms and truffles, and have only heard second-hand stories from friends or the media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Either way it is always good to remember that a psychedelic trip is not to be taken <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">lightly. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can be fun, exhilarating, enlightening \u2014 but there&#8217;s always the chance it could be a challenging experience too. This is why you should read this tripping guide, whether you\u2019re a newbie or an old-hand. This way you can both understand <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">be fully equipped to deal with what is happening to you during those few hours in wonderland.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b9be97 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-lottie\" data-id=\"1b9be97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;source_json&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/staging.wholecelium.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Trippingwlogo.json&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:80602,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;source&quot;:&quot;library&quot;},&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;bind_to_scroll&quot;,&quot;viewport&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:65}},&quot;source&quot;:&quot;media_file&quot;,&quot;caption_source&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;effects_relative_to&quot;:&quot;viewport&quot;,&quot;start_point&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;end_point&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;renderer&quot;:&quot;svg&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"lottie.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-lottie__container\"><div class=\"e-lottie__animation\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fd0f14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fd0f14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For many people, a magic mushroom or truffle trip is the first time that they experience a different state of consciousness other than waking, sleeping or dreaming. Some people may have experienced similar transcendental states through an out of body experience <em>(OBE)<\/em>, deep meditation, yoga, sports or through another spiritual experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The out-of-this-world seeming processes that are triggered in our brain by shrooms or magic truffles <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(but also by LSD, XTC, 2CB, DMT, etc.)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are actually quite natural. These substances bind to, and enhance substances already made by our own body, such as serotonin. And, when we say enhance, we mean enhance <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0a lot. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the only things that might be comparable to a shroom trip is falling head-over-heels in love. It&#8217;s all in the serotonin!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first time you see the world change, your perspective waver and your consciousness open up, and you can feel very unprotected and vulnerable. This expanded view into reality and and this breaking down of psychic walls might stay with you for the rest of your life. So bear this in mind before you decide to trip. Prepare yourself well, take the necessary time and space and, above all, only do it because <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">you <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">want to, and are ready. Not because you feel pressured to by anyone else.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Set & Setting<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diving into the ocean of your subconscious is best done when in a positive spirit, good conditions and in a nice atmosphere, and if there are people around \u2014 make sure they\u2019re ones you like and feel comfortable with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The thing to remember is the two S\u2019s: <strong>Set and Setting<\/strong>. If you have these worked out, it&#8217;s an insurance policy for your whole trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>\u2018Set\u2019<\/strong> is about your mindset\u2019. How you feel in your mind <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in your guts. If something is troubling you or you have unaddressed issues bubbling under the surface, these could come out under the influence of psilocybin. That&#8217;s not necessarily a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bad <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">thing, but it&#8217;s worth considering if you don\u2019t think you\u2019re quite ready to take these things on yet. Go with the \u2018flow\u2019 as much as possible. If you are open to the experience, it is sure to be <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">smooth <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">as well as enlightening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>\u2018Setting\u2019<\/strong> is your environment. As we said above, it&#8217;s about whether you feel comfortable in your surroundings or not. A familiar place is best, and you can make it all the more trip-friendly by adding cosy touches like fairy lights, blankets, cushions and a relaxing soundtrack. Many people swear by tripping outdoors, as psilocybin enhances your connection with nature <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(and trees look amazing waving in the breeze when you\u2019re high!) <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">but this is of course weather dependent, and you still have to ensure it&#8217;s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">safe. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No cliff edges or deep sea swimming. But that\u2019s common sense whether you\u2019re tripping or not, really\u2026<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So basically, <strong>before you do anything else<\/strong>, check in with both your inner and outer environments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your Support Network<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although this should also be part of your \u2018settings considerations, it is really worth focussing on your support network for your trip as a separate thing too, especially if it&#8217;s your first time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The highest level of \u2018support network\u2019, would probably be having a <strong>trip sitter<\/strong> with you during your trip. A trip sitter is basically like the designated driver for psychedelics. Someone who will stay sober and keep an eye on their tripping friends. Ideally it is someone who is experienced with magic mushrooms or other psychedelics themselves, and can relate to what their charges are going through \u2014 say the right things, anticipate their needs etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you don\u2019t have a trip sitter on standby or just don\u2019t really fancy using one, it&#8217;s still important to let a trusted person know what you\u2019re up to. Let a friend know that you plan to trip that day, and there&#8217;s a small chance you might give them a call if you need some support. Let your housemates<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (if you have them)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> know what&#8217;s up, and make sure that you turn off any notifications from work. It&#8217;s best not to be disturbed by responsibilities from the \u2018real\u2019 world while you\u2019re exploring your mental cosmos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What Are Your Intentions?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><strong><i>\u2018Why?\u2019<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a question you have to ask yourself before you set out on a trip. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The wrong motivation, such as using it as an \u2018escape\u2019 from reality, or a distraction from unresolved issues will rarely end well. It is important to remember that your trip <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">will<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> end, it is not an ejector seat from your problems. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is why it is good to question your <\/span><strong><i>intentions<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. By \u2018intentions\u2019 we mean what you aim to learn or how you aim to grow from this trip. What is your purpose? Do you want to think about your spiritual side \u2014 explore your beliefs? Do you want to imagine where you want to be in the future \u2014 break your mental boundaries and discover how to unlock your potential? Do you want to feel real self love \u2014 have a moment<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> just <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for yourself? Maybe you just want to have fun! As long as you have reasons that are for yourself, and not to please anyone else, or escape, you are likely to get a very positive experience out of your trip.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your Journey To Innerspace<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve said it before, but it\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">always <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">worth saying again \u2014 a magic truffle or mushroom trip is not to be taken lightly. Even if you have prepared thoroughly, you always need to expect the unexpected. In indigenous cultures, psychedelic trips are used as a tool for healing, celebration or discovery. Treat your own trip with the same respect \u2014 you too are experiencing the gift of an ancient natural magic. Make sure there is plenty of time around your trip, you don\u2019t want to be rushing around before or after, under physical or mental strain. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to ensure you feel good in your body, try and eat well in the days before, don\u2019t be hungover or strung out. Some people like to take a good shower or bath before they take their trip, for a fresh and clean energy. Whatever makes you feel the most <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>you<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On The Day of Your Trip<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have thought of some intentions for your trip, just before you take your dose, it could be an idea to put them down in writing \u2014 both to really solidify them in your mind <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to have them to refer to during your trip. It might sound strange to consult a \u2018plan\u2019 during a trip, but it can really help to ground you if things get too much!<\/span><\/p><h3>When Should I Take My Shrooms?<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a rule, we suggest taking your magic mushrooms or truffles in the morning or by midday, as the trip can last between 3- 6 hours. Additionally afterwards, you\u2019ll need some time to recover or just \u2018be\u2019, and absorb your experience. If you take it later you could risk a sleepless or disturbed nights sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most people tend to keep food pretty light before a trip, some preferring a totally empty stomach. The onset of a trip can cause nausea, so eating a big meal beforehand is generally a big no-no.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>Final Preparations<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prepare your cosy trip space if you are tripping inside, and check the weather forecast if you are tripping outside. Make sure you have everything you may need \u2014 snacks, water, a sweatshirt, colouring pens <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(if the creative urge strikes!), <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your music player, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check in with your support network, or if you\u2019ve got a trip sitter \u2014 offer them tea or coffee! It&#8217;s only polite \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear comfortable clothes, set up some snacks and drinks in case you fancy them later, and make sure everything is in its right place. This way you have nothing to worry about once your trip starts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speaking of worry, fear or even just some butterflies in the stomach are totally normal. Acknowledge your worry, don\u2019t shut it out. This way you prepare yourself against it, and can move past it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How To Take Your Magic Truffles or Shrooms<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are different ways to ingest the magic mushrooms and truffles. You can divide up your dose(s) and munch them down as they are, chewing the mushrooms or the truffles thoroughly to speed up the digestion process.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Or, another popular way to take your dose is by making <strong>tea<\/strong> with your magic mushrooms or truffles. Boil water and then let it cool slightly<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (boiling water decreases the potency of psilocybin). <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While it\u2019s cooling, chop your truffles or mushrooms into small pieces. Let them steep in the hot water for 10-15 minutes \u2014 you can also flavour it with some real tea or citrus if you fancy! Drink your tea, and eat the shroom pieces left over in the bottom of the cup. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If taking your trip as a group, the brewing and drinking of the tea can be a nice bonding exercise prior to your trip. Sip it slowly together and enjoy the warmth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Onset Of The Trip<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After 15-30 minutes you will likely feel the first waves of your trip. It is important to relax and let them wash over you, instead of asking that age old question <strong>\u2018<\/strong><\/span><strong><i>am I feeling it yet?\u2019 <\/i><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you start to feel it, you will definitely know.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Pay attention to the muscles in your body, unclench and unwind, lie down if you feel like it \u2014 that&#8217;s what those cushions were for! You probably don\u2019t need any external stimuli like bright tv or loud music, the sensations you are feeling are probably overwhelming enough.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>Feelings of Nausea<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some people feel <strong>nausea<\/strong> or sickness at the beginning of a shroom trip. This, although unpleasant, is very normal and won\u2019t last for long. Breathe deep, relax and if you do need to be sick just let it happen, if the shrooms want to come back up they will. You will still trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>Giggle Time<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Soon you may find you have the uncontrollable urge to <strong>giggle<\/strong>. Everything seems ridiculous! The way your friend is sitting, the leaves of your pot plant, your own hands! Enjoy it \u2014 laugh till your belly hurts \u2014 this is part of the joy of the natural magic of shrooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mental and Emotional Exploration<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After the physical onset of the trip, feeling of heaviness in your body, the giggles etc you will migrate to a more cerebral plane \u2014 i.e. of your thoughts and emotions. This is when people usually do their spiritual wandering, ponder different perspectives, and contemplate things from new angles. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is generally positive and ushers in feelings of love, gratefulness and enlightenment, but occasionally it is possible to get caught in a \u2018control loop\u2019 of negative thoughts, or what some might call a \u2018bad trip\u2019. It is important to remember these are only temporary and most people after a less positive experience are still glad they did it. Often it is just a symptom of your boundaries or perceptions changing. Many people look at supposed \u2018bad\u2019 trips as good ones retrospectively. The important thing is to press ahead with your journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>Hallucinations<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During this more psychological phase you may also experience hallucinations. This is what many refer to as \u2018wonderland\u2019. Colours and sounds become more intense and beautiful, you may see fractal patterns with your eyes open <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">closed. Things seem to vibrate or multiply. Its magical! So engrossing are these sensorial experiences you can redirect your whole trip by focusing your attention on something new, because everything is both fascinating and distracting at once. Colours and images may even make you feel overwhelmed, emotional or awestruck. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everything seems connected, and you are warmed up by your love for the world. Some people cry because they feel so grateful, others cry because they never felt so happy or free before. Remember you are allowed to just be quiet and let everything wash over you. Just go with your gut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Peak<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have taken a high enough dose <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(best for experienced trippers)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you may experience ego death, which is parallel to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enlightenment<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It is the transcendence of your earthly self, the realisation that everything is connected, and that you are part of the bright, vibrating world. It is cited by many psychedelics users as one of the most important moments of their lives. Afterwards nothing will ever be quite the same. This is also called a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mystical experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even if you do not hit ego death, you will still peak and you will still have perspective altering and euphoric experiences that will stay with you for a long, long time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Direction<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although it may not feel like it sometimes, you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">are <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">at the helm of your trip. And you can trust that the shrooms and truffles are not out to get you \u2014 they are our natural earthly cousins after all! Thoughts and images may come and go through your head, and sometimes these may be scary or unpleasant. Remember you are in charge of this movie! Think of something else. Focus on a new subject or idea. Maybe try to recall your intentions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most of the time however, the voyage is a fascinating exploration of the depths of your mind. You can feel free to let it unfold. It&#8217;s all coming from your own subconscious after all!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can continue to focus inwards for the rest of your trip, or here is perhaps when you may choose to have an outward experience. To go somewhere or look at some things. A small walk around wherever you are tripping, another room in your house, or maybe go and look at a tree or watch clouds if you are outside. You could put on some music and dance around. Get some pens and paper and go crazy. Whatever you can handle. If you want to stay eyes shut on the sofa, do that instead!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The End of the Trip: Coming Down<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, you\u2019ve climbed the heights, to the peak of your trip, and taken in the view. Maybe you\u2019ve seen and felt life-changing things, maybe you just have had a good giggle. However your trip was\u2014 and of course, this depends on whether you are a newbie or an old hand, and the strength of your dose\u2014 the \u2018comedown\u2019 from shrooms is a vital part of the experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Due to this, it can be a nice idea to set out a plan for the comedown, as you might for the trip itself. Firstly, the term \u2018comedown\u2019 can be a little misleading sometimes, as it is usually associated with the discomfort felt after a particularly hard-partying night with various illegal substances. However, in this case we simply mean the softening of the effects of shrooms as they wear off. For many people this is a pleasant experience, as they float back into reality. Your senses become sharper, and you can begin to digest the thoughts and revelations you had more rationally.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your trip was slightly unsettling, it can be nice to feel the warmth of normality returning. Remember, a trip is a journey, and you have traveled <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(in your mind at least!)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. You may be tired, and in need of home comforts. Now is when you can start to \u2018unpack\u2019 your experience. Did you leave anything behind on your travels? Did you pick up any souvenirs?\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go Outside<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your high may be gently decreasing, but you probably still have some ocular effects and sparkles in the edges of your vision. As you start to feel more \u2018down to earth\u2019, it can be nice to go for a walk, especially if you\u2019ve spent most of your trip inside. If you\u2019ve been tripping as a group, suggest the idea\u2014 it can be nice to feel as if you are going out as a team \u2014 a little adventure together. If you are tripping alone, it can be a real opportunity to feel your own individual connection with nature. The breeze on your face will refresh you; trees swaying in the wind and ripples in water will vibrate and pulse as your high ebbs away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you started your trip in the daytime, you are most likely coming down after dark. This is a perfect opportunity to do some moon-gazing. If it\u2019s chilly outside, pull a comfy chair up to the window and peep at the stars from there. But, if it\u2019s a warm night, you can do some moon-bathing! The glow of the moon can be hypnotizing at the best of times, but twinned with the departing waves of your trip, it can take on a new and spiritual dimension.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refuel Your Body<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A large appetite for food is not usually associated with a shroom trip. But, eventually, hunger will make its re-appearance and you will need to refuel your body. Here, it is really personal preference what you fancy eating, but if you want to get a bit scientific with your choices, you should chow down on a good source of <strong>tryptophan<\/strong>. After your trip, your serotonin levels might be feeling a bit depleted. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that, as luck would have it, aids the production of serotonin. As serotonin is the neurotransmitter triggered by psilocybin, stocking up on tryptophan is almost like having \u2018hair of the dog!\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some sources of tryptophan for you to feast on:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Eggs<\/strong>\u2014 Also a great source of omega 3 and proteins!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Dairy Products<\/strong>\u2014 Milk, yoghurt\u2026 perhaps a 4 cheese pizza?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Nuts<\/strong>\u2014\u00a0 A source of healthy fats, and a good snack if you don\u2019t feel ready to eat a meal yet.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Tofu<\/strong>\u2014 A great source of tryptophan for veggies and omnivores alike.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Salmon<\/strong>\u2014 The fish with the highest tryptophan!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Pineapple<\/strong>\u2014 Refreshing and full of vitamins.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bathe in Your Experience<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Showers and\/or baths often figure in people\u2019s experiences with shrooms. Some people find the feeling of drops hitting their skin during a trip transcendent, and see rainbows refracted in the water. Additionally, many people use baths or showers to centre themselves when experiencing a difficult trip, feeling as though they are literally \u2018washing away\u2019 any worries. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Equally, on a come down bathing can help you reconnect with yourself. It can be a good time to reflect on what you may have experienced and how it will now figure in your life. You could add bubbles or scented oils for a really relaxing experience, and, if you fancy<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (literally)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> going overboard, why not listen to some whale song?!<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Media<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A great way to come back to reality gently can be through watching or listening to something:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You could try watching some psychedelic inspired films, but, often when coming down you might want something more comforting. Lots of people enjoy Disney films, as for many they hold a strong sense of familiarity and a connection to their childhood<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (also you can count on a happy ending!)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Other good choices are Pixar or Studio Ghibli movies\u2014 for similar reasons, but with visuals that will really compliment your remaining ocular vibrations!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As with tripping, nature porn is a good option. It will help to ground you, but also wow you with it\u2019s sheer beauty. Feel safe and protected under your duvet while watching the big wide world\u2014 obvious examples being anything David Attenborough\u2014 Blue Planet or Planet Earth will do just fine. For something a bit more unusual you could try some Werner Hertzog documentary films, such as \u2018Into the Inferno\u2019 or \u2018Cave of Forgotten Dreams\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes, if you are feeling a little sensitive, watching something might not be so appealing. In this case you could listen to something instead! Play your favourite artist, or go for music without lyrics such as classical or ambient, so you can hear your thoughts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another nice choice can be audiobooks or podcasts. Guided meditation podcasts can be very effective at this time, as you stand on the border between your psychedelic journey and reality, making you more open to taking on advice and teaching. Popular apps such as Headspace or Calm have a variety of different features that focus on different aspects such as breathing or soothing you to sleep. Which brings us to\u2026<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Insomnia<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some people have difficulty sleeping after a psychedelic trip. Despite the mind being exhausted they just can\u2019t drift off. If this is you, don\u2019t panic! Sleep will arrive eventually, and it\u2019s best not to try and force it. If none of the ideas listed have helped soothe you, maybe it\u2019s good to just wait it out and remember \u2018This too shall pass\u2019. Plump up your pillows, taco yourself in your duvet and focus on existing in your body.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Curling up with a loved one can be one of the nicest things while you are coming down, especially if they have been tripping too. Even if you cannot currently sleep, their presence will be a calming influence on you. Enjoy the closeness you feel with another person.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Integration: The Next Day, and Beyond!<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may feel changed or different after your trip. If you kept a journal during it, you can look back on the highs and lows you recorded. Perhaps you had some personal revelations, or simply thought of some goals you wish to achieve in the near or far future. If you experienced \u2018<strong>ego death<\/strong>\u2019 maybe you got to know your <strong>real<\/strong> self for the very first time?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The question is, how do you integrate this into your everyday life?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By \u2018<strong>integrate<\/strong>\u2019 we mean apply it to your daily routine, or even change your daily routine or habits <em>because<\/em> of your trip. To actually internalise the things you may have felt, rather than brushing them off as an isolated experience. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember how you felt during your trip. Were you attracted to nature? Maybe this implies you should make more effort to be outside, go on a trip to the countryside, or even just plant some seeds. Perhaps you enjoyed your introspection and want to incorporate meditation into your daily life. You can do this by taking classes or setting aside some time just for yourself everyday. Ditto with exercise or creative pursuits. To start yourself on the right track you could make a schedule: e.g. 20 minutes of meditation before bed, or learn a new tune on the guitar every week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most of all, <strong>do not<\/strong> put pressure on yourself to be \u2018different\u2019 or \u2018improved\u2019 straight away. These things take time, especially if you are changing your long held habits. Continue to keep a journal; this way you can trace how you feel over the coming days and weeks, and chart your progress.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you get back from a holiday, it takes some time to acclimatise again, but you keep all the good experiences with you. 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