Trippers FAQ

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• I am going to trip for the first time, what do I need to know?
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  Trip smart. Trip safe.
  
  
• Essential Links
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  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 do the different trip levels (Lvl 1-5) mean?
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  Levels are a way to describe your trip.
  
  
• How often can I trip?
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  Tolerance to psilocybin builds up quickly.
  
  
• People
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  Be careful who you're with.
  
  
• Are mushrooms safe for me to eat?
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  There are no known long term physical effects from ingestion of mushrooms containing psilocybin and psilocin.
  
  
• Why Trip at all?
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  Why trip and why not trip?
  
  
• How long does a mushroom trip last?
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  A psilocybin mushroom trip lasts around 4-6 hours.
  
  
• What is set and setting?
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  Why are they important?
  
  
• What size dose should I take?
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  Is dosage the same for first time trippers and experienced trippers?
  
  
• What are some good trip toys?
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  Trip-toys can greatly enhance a trip, especially in a group setting. These "toys" can include anything from blacklights to glowsticks.
  
  
• Are contaminated/rotten/wild mushrooms safe for me to eat?
  
  The simple answer is no.
  
  
• What is the history of magic mushrooms? What is the history of tripping?
  
  Shrooms became very popular among trippers in the 1970s
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• How do I trip?
  
  This is a very subjective question, with many successfull answers.
  
  
• What are some of the things to avoid while tripping?
  
  This is an assembly of suggestions from Shroomerites.
  
  
• What are the differences between the different methods of ingestion?
  
  How should I ingest my mushrooms
  
  
• What is a trip guide?
  
  Do I need one or am I one?
  
  
• Why do people trip in nature?
  
  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?
  
  Your results may vary. Some prefer tripping alone, others prefer groups.
  
  
• Is tripping in public a good idea?
  
  This is a subjective question and cannot be answered definitively for everyone or every setting.
  
  
• 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?
  
  This is a VERY subjective question, but here are a few suggestions.
  
  
• Should I watch television or movies while tripping?
  
  In general I try to watch as little TV as humanly possible. Especially while tripping.