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My parents want to try mushrooms. What do?
    #23570111 - 08/23/16 06:44 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

My parents (50 yrs) have been asking me about my mushroom growing more and more recently, and have finally decided that they want to try mushrooms.
Is there anything I should warn them about? Is this even a good idea?
I just worry because I know how ground breaking it can be and even worry more about a bad trip.

My dad growing up has always been a bit square and set in his ways but has warmed up to some new age ideas (weed for one) in recent years. My mom has always been on the more spiritual side.

Just wondering if there is anyone else out there with some experience with this topic. Maybe Im thinking about it too much.

What would be the best method for them to take it together? Just put 3 grams into some shroom tea?


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: ComebackKid]
    #23570133 - 08/23/16 06:48 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

id start them with 2 grams.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: ak47myth] * 6
    #23570152 - 08/23/16 06:53 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

Don't fucking piddle, they are adults, 3.5gram minimum, and get them some shrooms ASAP, nothing more to consider.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: ak47myth]
    #23570153 - 08/23/16 06:53 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

1.5-2g Max if they REALLY want to try it.
Find some good resources, yt videos, documentaries, science articles if they're into heavier reading. Let them make the decision, if they REALLY want to try it without you pressuring them or anything then let them do it.

I'd even guide them through it personally if they wanted if I was you. Not in an impeding way just kinda "trip sit",that is if it goes down.

As long as they don't have any breathing/heart/mental problems they'll be fine.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: Tmethyl]
    #23570175 - 08/23/16 06:59 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

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Tmethyl said:
Don't fucking piddle, they are adults, 3.5gram minimum, and get them some shrooms ASAP, nothing more to consider.



This made me laugh.
But what he said for sure


Edited by Yeshmeister (08/23/16 07:00 PM)


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: impaired420]
    #23570204 - 08/23/16 07:06 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

It sounds like a great idea to me.

I recommend forcing them to prepare themselves as a pre-condition to you giving them mushrooms. Make them read some basic information on mushrooms as well as the book the psychedelic experience by Leary, Alpert and Metzer. This book is an excellent guide, especially for newbie trippers as it can help remind the person what is happening to them so they don't panic.

I'd also force them to listen to some Terrence Mcknenna lectures and maybe read some books on shamanism.

THe next most important factor is the setting. I think nature is best, and make sure they prepare music to take with them.

I wish my parents would try mushrooms, I believe it could help them with their overly negative and fearful attitude toward life.

As far as dosage goes, I'd let them decide. Two grams minimum but give them the option of taking up to 3.5 grams, with the warning that it can be very strong.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: impaired420]
    #23570226 - 08/23/16 07:11 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

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impaired420 said:
1.5-2g Max if they REALLY want to try it.
Find some good resources, yt videos, documentaries, science articles if they're into heavier reading. Let them make the decision, if they REALLY want to try it without you pressuring them or anything then let them do it.

I'd even guide them through it personally if they wanted if I was you. Not in an impeding way just kinda "trip sit",that is if it goes down.

As long as they don't have any breathing/heart/mental problems they'll be fine.




Yeah they really want to try it. Well my mom does for sure. She always asks me about my trips and spiritual journeys. And I let her know its not just a cake walk. She meditates a lot as well so I think she can handle it. She asks my dad if he wants to and he says sure. He doesnt seem as crazy about it.

I dont know how I feel about trip sitting though. I would rather just have them know that they could call me and im there if they need me but I dont want to muddy up a trip between the two of them. I know etimes when I trip woth my girlfriend and me and her just want to be alone sometimes its hard to drop the hint... idk theyll prolly be fine I guess. They are both healthy and mentally stable.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: Peyote Road]
    #23570232 - 08/23/16 07:13 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

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It sounds like a great idea to me.

I recommend forcing them to prepare themselves as a pre-condition to you giving them mushrooms. Make them read some basic information on mushrooms as well as the book the psychedelic experience by Leary, Alpert and Metzer. This book is an excellent guide, especially for newbie trippers as it can help remind the person what is happening to them so they don't panic.

I'd also force them to listen to some Terrence Mcknenna lectures and maybe read some books on shamanism.

THe next most important factor is the setting. I think nature is best, and make sure they prepare music to take with them.

I wish my parents would try mushrooms, I believe it could help them with their overly negative and fearful attitude toward life.

As far as dosage goes, I'd let them decide. Two grams minimum but give them the option of taking up to 3.5 grams, with the warning that it can be very strong.




Yeah I will let them know they should do their research. I will recccomend that book. My mom listens to tribal music and shaman music to help her meditate. They live out in the country so doing it at their house may not be an issue


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: ComebackKid]
    #23570258 - 08/23/16 07:20 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

Yeah I agree I'm not one for trip sitting or sitters at all. I take all my journeys alone now, mostly by choice, but I was just personally speaking if it was my parents I'd be there if they thought it would be a good idea, and not to impede just be there on stand by in case something happens like be in another room or something not bothering them just be there.

But yeah I agree I don't do the sitter thing in most normal situations.
What ever happens I hope you update us on this, it sounds like you mom is going to really gain some things from this if she's dedicated to meditation and such.
Good vibes man.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: Tmethyl]
    #23570265 - 08/23/16 07:22 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

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Tmethyl said:
Don't fucking piddle, they are adults, 3.5gram minimum, and get them some shrooms ASAP, nothing more to consider.




Yup


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: ComebackKid] * 1
    #23570381 - 08/23/16 07:48 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

I gave my mom a few grams and it was hilarious, she was outside trying to take pics of the trees and skies because of how beautiful they were, and how pretty her kitchen table was and the varnish was perfect. It was a good time.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: jmullins1138] * 1
    #23570538 - 08/23/16 08:39 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

I have a funny story about giving my Dad shrooms. (Well I tought it was funny, My Mom and his best friend... not so much)

So my Mom was away for the weekend and I invited my Dad over for a pre-party before my friends band played. The band and a few folks were there and someone brought some shrooms. I decided to make tea for everyone to share. I asked my Dad if he wanted some shroom tea and when he said "yes" I was so psyched because the last time we were scuba diving in Mexico I had brought up shrooms and he said he'd like to do them with me. I told him how psyched I was because of our Mexico talks and we all partook.

About 30 minutes later we were all ready to leave for the show. Just as we're walking out he says he has to run home for a minute. I told him he was crazy and to stay with us, he was insistent that he go home and grab "something" So he leaves.

He never comes back. The next morning I get a call from his best friend. "Did you dose your Dad last night?" What? Well, yeah but why? "He called me at 1am and talked my ear off for 3 hours. What the hell were you thinking?"

Supposedly my Dad didn't know it was that kind of tea, even though I talked to him about it, at length, before we drank. And he never stopped to wonder why a bunch of people drinking beer would drink tea before going to hear a band? It's still up for debate in my family what actually happened!

He did say when he got in his car to drive home he thought he was in a spaceship!


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: Psychedelic Pupil]
    #23570550 - 08/23/16 08:42 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

Mushroom tea also doesn't exactly taste like the kind of tea people wopuld drink for pleasure.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: Peyote Road]
    #23570653 - 08/23/16 09:06 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

Why wouldn't it be a good idea? It is not like 50 is elderly or something. If they want to try it, they should have the right to try it like anyone else.

I do agree that reading and researching is a good idea. For my first grow, I read everything that I could find and watched every video I could find on the subject.

At the end of the day, it didn't prepare me for what a trip is like though. What it did do was help me to respect the mushrooms and not just treat it like any other drug.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: ComebackKid]
    #23570698 - 08/23/16 09:18 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

If My Mom or Dad came to me and seriously was interested in getting or growing mushrooms I'd do anything in my power to help them! I would give them around 3 grams give or take for their first time. Hope they enjoy!!! :wink:


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: MagicDave]
    #23570738 - 08/23/16 09:29 PM (7 years, 5 months ago)

I've given my parents mushrooms, just make sure to explain what could generally be expected. That no matter what there is nothing lethal in the dosage you are giving them and how long they should expect the trip to be (come up, peak etc).
Explain what type of experiences one could expect from what type of dosage and discuss with them which dosage they would like to try.

Since you know your parents best, you could also make a recommendation on what dosage you think would suit them and their personality type best.

It's also good to sit for them in case they need assistance.

Recommend to make a playlist of music that they enjoy and will benefit the trip as well help create set and setting etc.

Good luck!


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: Yeshmeister]
    #23571887 - 08/24/16 05:20 AM (7 years, 5 months ago)

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Yeshmeister said:
Quote:

Tmethyl said:
Don't fucking piddle, they are adults, 3.5gram minimum, and get them some shrooms ASAP, nothing more to consider.



This made me laugh.
But what he said for sure




I vote for this Idea -  Also try and get them set up with the right kind of music , setting * You know what makes a good trip so share that with them .

Stay Trippy :peace:


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: jmullins1138]
    #23572148 - 08/24/16 08:11 AM (7 years, 5 months ago)

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I gave my mom a few grams and it was hilarious, she was outside trying to take pics of the trees and skies because of how beautiful they were, and how pretty her kitchen table was and the varnish was perfect. It was a good time.



:laugh2: that's hillarious.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: Thayendanegea] * 2
    #23572303 - 08/24/16 09:34 AM (7 years, 5 months ago)

Haha.... I'm 52 and my sons are 16 and 20. My older son started smoking weed a while back and he has a friend who sells all kinds of stuff. I've held back so far, but it's really tempting to ask him if he can get me LSD or dealer shrooms or MDMDA. I keep beer in the fridge for him and I fix him drinks every now and then so he kinda owes me. Maybe when he turns 21 I'll ask him for drugz. He's a great son, a much better man than I was at his age.


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Re: My parents want to try mushrooms. What do? [Re: ComebackKid]
    #23572425 - 08/24/16 10:28 AM (7 years, 5 months ago)

Whoa whoa whoa first off 3 grams? That may be a bit much man.

Have them read the subjective effects on this page IN DETAIL https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Psilocin

Seriously make them read it, they have to do research and this is the only site that will actually tell you the real effects of mushrooms.


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