Thinking of taking magic mushrooms but not sure where to start?
If youโre new to the world of magic mushrooms, you may be wondering how much to take and if you can overdose on shrooms.
In this article, weโll go over:
How to properly dose with magic mushroomsHow different shroom dosages effect the body and mindWhat shroom dose you should take depending on your experience level
How To Dose Shrooms
When it comes to dosing shrooms, itโs important to know how much psilocybin youโre ingesting.
Not knowing the dose can cause you to have a bad trip and feel uncomfortable.
At the end of the day, psychedelic mushrooms are no joke.
Properly dosing shrooms helps ensure you have a positive psychedelic journey.
So, how do you dose shrooms?
That depends on a variety of factors like what youโve had to eat, your body composition, and when the last time you ingested psilocybin mushrooms was.
In addition, dosing shrooms comes down to what type of experience youโre trying to get out of them.
Hereโs a general rule of thumb when it comes to magic mushroom doses:
Microdose: 0.1g to 0.3g
A microdose is whatโs referred to as a โsub perceptualโ dose.
Itโs about 1/10th the amount of an average dose of magic mushrooms and wonโt cause any hallucinogenic effects.
Microdosing has become popular due to research supporting mental health and focus benefits.
Low Dose: 0.3g to 1g
A low dose of magic mushrooms is a step up from a microdose and will often produce noticeable psychedelic effects.
Users report a heightened sense of euphoria and more vibrant colors when taking a low dose of psychedelic mushrooms.
Medium Dose: 1g to 3g
Taking a medium dose of psilocybin mushrooms will produce psychedelic effects like open- and closed-eye visuals, a stronger sense of euphoria and โlightness,โ plus a sense of presence for the world around you.
When taking a medium dose of psilocybin mushrooms, make sure to have someone present who can help you during your psychedelic journey.
High Dose: 3g to 5g
A high dose of psilocybin mushrooms will produce cognitive dissociation and some users may experience whatโs referred to as an โego death.โ
This type of dosage allows you to really lean into the psychedelic experience and feel a full sense of โonenessโ with the world around you.
Heroic Dose: Over 5g
A heroic dose of magic mushrooms is used by experienced psychonauts to experience a full โego deathโ and heal deep rooted trauma.
Many users report feeling an โout of bodyโ experience when taking a heroic dose.
Please do not take a heroic dose unless you are under the supervision of a trained professional.
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Whatโs A Normal Dose Of Magic Mushrooms?
A common dose of magic mushrooms for you may be different than a normal dose for someone else.
Thatโs why itโs extremely important to understand how shrooms effect the body and why itโs crucial to be intentional about what youโre looking to get out of the psychedelic experience.
From my experience, a normal dose of magic mushrooms is between 1g and 3g.
Depending on the set, setting, and intention, my normal doses usually fall between that range.
If Iโm looking for a โlight buzzโ from taking magic mushrooms, Iโll take a 1g dose.
Whereas if Iโm looking to work a bit more deeply on myself with the help of psychedelic shrooms, the dose will be closer to 3g.
Any higher dose will usually be taken under the supervision of a trained professional.
Can You Overdose On Shrooms?
You can overdose on shrooms, but there have been no reported cases of a fatal shroom overdose.
Since magic mushrooms are natural fungi, they donโt effect the body in the same way that other drugs do.
Common symptoms of โoverdosingโ on shrooms include:
AnxietyLightheadednessDizzinessNausea and/or vomitingExcessive sweating
Keep in mind that these effects may occur during a psychedelic mushroom journey without having overdosed.
If we look at the definition of โoverdose,โ it simply means to take a โdangerousโ amount of a drug.
While other drugs may be fatal, a large dose of magic mushroom may just mean that you end up having a bad trip.
As always, please make sure to consult with an expert or medical professional before taking any large doses of psilocybin mushrooms so you donโt end up with any adverse consequences.