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Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing
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I was reading another active post reference mushroom dosage, and I noticed some of the posters suggested not to solo dose as you are more inclined to have a bad trip. Is this train of thought more geared towards inexperienced mushroom takers or everyone in general?

I've only dosed in large groups, but I want to have a solo trip and looking for some advice on this.

Cheers. :thumbup:

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Mickey D]
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Inexperienced. Terrance Mckenna spoke about solo experiences practically religiously. When my fruits are harvestable I always try them fresh and have a nice solo trip. I dont believe in bad trips and have never had one. Hamilton Morris compares bad trips to bad days. You can look at your day as good or bad, it really depends on your choice of perspective. Choose to be grateful and accept what the mushroom lets you feel for a great experience.


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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Cody2C]
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My biggest doses were done solo, in retrospect I wouldn't have it any other way.


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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: seldom seen]
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Agreed to above.

Smaller doses are fun with others.

But when I choose to do bigger doses for healing, I prefer to do it solo. I go by the Terence Mckenna "5g in silent darkness". Because he's right, you'll find yourself being less anxious to be 'free' and not worry about the other individual looking at you doing 'weird' things with your body as the shrooms travel through your entire system making 'new connections'. ( When i started doing the darkness thing, i always found myself doing crazy yoga poses that were out of my control, my god its a hella good feeling btw aswell).

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: alanpnguyen]
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I prefer to dose alone most of the time, honestly.

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Grey6Bard] * 1
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Honestly being around other people can really take away from a trip in my opinion. Sometimes I tend to worry about the other persons comfort, which can affect how much I'm willing to let go or able to pay attention to my own trip. I have had a lot of trips that may have been more comfortable if I was alone.


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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Unknower]
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This is brilliant. Thanks for the insight.

"you'll find yourself being less anxious to be 'free' and not worry about the other individual looking at you doing 'weird' things with your body as the shrooms travel through your entire system making 'new connections'."

I can really relate to this. During the come up, I tend to feel extremely anxious about what I may do during the trip. At my highest dose, my body was moving uncontrollably, but it felt blooding amazing..... but knowing I was moving in weird ways, I could never fully succumb and submerge myself in the experience, I would always worry about who was watching.

Definitely going to check out Terrance Mckenna.

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Mickey D]
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small doses with friends
big doses alone


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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: grati]
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Probably hard to answer, but what is considered a low dose? The lowest I've tried is 3g dried and I really wanted to try to interact, but I couldn't peel myself off the ground or even have the ability to talk.

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Mickey D]
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I like dosing psychs with other people, but I hate being a babysitter when shit goes sideways in their heads. Too many times now.


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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Mickey D]
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Mickey D said:
Probably hard to answer, but what is considered a low dose? The lowest I've tried is 3g dried and I really wanted to try to interact, but I couldn't peel myself off the ground or even have the ability to talk.


I would say 3.5g is the most common dose. A low dose to me would be 2g. A high dose to me would be 5g.


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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Cody2C]
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Just one last question. I've read through the forums and I've noticed some posters refer to a 'healing dose'. I understand the healing concept, but from peoples experience, and I understand everyone is different, what range in terms of the dose would people normally take for a healing experience? Or, is this just too general to answer?

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Mickey D]
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It's just too subjective to answer Mickey. :shrug:

The healing is often an internal process that happens after the journey, mostly because of epiphanies or realizations during the journey.

Every trip is different hey. Sometimes it's full of sunshine and lollipops and you learn nothing, other times it's a dark white knuckle experience where your shit is thrown repeatedly in your face until you beg for forgiveness and you learn a lot.

Sometimes it's a mixture... or something else.


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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Northerner]
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:whathesaid:

Healing i think of as more of an intent. Are you looking to get something spiritual out of it, address some personal issues, or just do it for fun.

Mushrooms are going to show you what you need to see regardless, but what is your intent going into it.

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Northerner]
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"Every trip is different hey. Sometimes it's full of sunshine and lollipops and you learn nothing, other times it's a dark white knuckle experience where your shit is thrown repeatedly in your face until you beg for forgiveness and you learn a lot."

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Northerner said:
It's just too subjective to answer Mickey. :shrug:

The healing is often an internal process that happens after the journey, mostly because of epiphanies or realizations during the journey.

Every trip is different hey. Sometimes it's full of sunshine and lollipops and you learn nothing, other times it's a dark white knuckle experience where your shit is thrown repeatedly in your face until you beg for forgiveness and you learn a lot.

Sometimes it's a mixture... or something else.


That makes sense. I've only had four experiences on varied doses. One rather high dose which blew my mind, but I felt rather anxious after it. Lowered the dose a little and had a life-changing experience. They are something, that's for sure.

Thanks for your input.

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Bruce Campbell]
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Bruce Campbell said:
:whathesaid:

Mushrooms are going to show you what you need to see regardless,


I've heard this a bit now from those who have a lot of experience. :thumbup: My intent is still definitely healing. I had a massive healing experience on my third dose, but still some residual healing to go yet.

Thanks again for your input. :thumbup:

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Mickey D]
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No problem, i hope you have a wonderful experience when you give it a go. Ill be sending good vibes your way :heart:

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Bruce Campbell] * 2
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Solo is the way to go with mushrooms bro

People who say otherwise either rehashing whay they've heard or they don't want to face themselves

Solo is the only way to fly high on mushrooms

More inclined to have a bad trip, naw, it may be potentially more difficult, less distraction from going deep, less running from your own mind.

I eat them alone in the dark with candles, eyes closed, and mediate on acceptance for the cone up. Same as you, I seek healing and learning.

Acceptance is key with mushrooms. Honestly mushrooms have always been very welcoming and "easy" to me, save one experience.

Alone is where truly amazing things happen. Courage is rewarded ime. As long as you've worked up the right way and don't jump into something over your head.

Just remember to surrender and accept what comes, just observe it without judging. Then there is no negative. Just something to be aware of and observe.

Imo all that fades anyway if the dose is high enough


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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: Mickey D]
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Mickey D said:
Definitely going to check out Terrance Mckenna.


YOU MUST CHECK HIM OUT!

I just started reading one of his books aswell.

Everything he says is food for thought.

But in regards to everyone else's posts, i feel 2g is good for social trips. Hell I loved my social trips, i laugh tremendously at the most strangest things (eg. a tiny, and hairy plant cactus at a cafe) and my friend's ( on shrooms aswell) funny confusion at what i was laughing at made me laugh x10 as much. Social trips is good, and honestly i think its healthy sometimes to socialise on high trips. It's a sharing of energies with others.

BUT, i more prefer to do solo trips in darkness.

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Re: Pros and Cons - Solo Dosing [Re: alanpnguyen]
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I feel solo dosing allows for more self pondering/ inward thought. I do enjoy both solo and group dosing. Got to love a group of friends that get the giggles for 4 hours..
I look at tripping like love. You need to feel comfortable tripping solo before you can share the enjoyment.


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