“This isn't the feared 'drug' you've been programmed to believe is the root of all evil. This is a medicine the ancestors have safely used for millennia to heal from myriad dis-ease.”
Erin Taylor, RN, dietitian, medicine woman
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If you take SSRI's for depression, they reduce the intensity of the psilocybin effects
Which means you typically have to take a larger dose of psilocybin to "feel" the effects.
At ANY dose, the psilocybin medicine is still in the background working her magic on your neurology, psyche and mood.
One of the more concerning side effects that some fear is anxiety or paranoia.
It's worth noting that these emotions of anxiety and paranoia are often tied to the user's mindset and setting.
Creating a safe, comfortable environment and approaching the experience with a positive attitude can significantly reduce the chances of anxiety.
Trust and surrender are crucial...
Understanding that you're in a safe space allows you to navigate the experience more smoothly.
Psychotic breaks are rare with mushrooms.
A review of psilocybin studies found that the incidence of prolonged psychosis or Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) is rare, occurring in less than 1% of individuals who use psilocybin.
Johnson et al., 2018
Umm…have you ever sat there and actually listened to the side effects of ALL pharmaceuticals in the commercials?!
And those are just the ones they know and tell you about!
There really is no such thing as a bad trip.
Who knows, maybe losing your mind with mushrooms might be the best thing that ever happened to you!
People who have experienced “bad side effects” of magic mushrooms likely were given moldy mushrooms, or they have some shadows in the cave that are screaming to be seen.
With a history of PTSD, yes, trauma can be revisited.
But aren't you reliving trauma physiologically every day by running around with untreated or undertreated PTSD anyway?
With the mushrooms, no matter the dose, you are given everything you need, regardless of how delightful or uncomfortable it is.
Why not heal in a safe environment to create a healthier, more calm and enjoyable life for yourself?
The mushrooms also show you what they don't agree with going into your body.
If you do not prepare, detox and cleanse properly
You are more likely to have more uncomfortable side effects of magic mushrooms, like:
- gastrointestinal upset like nausea
- sweating
- shaking
- heart racing
- short, fast breathing
Always remember to breathe deeply and slowly through any sticky spot during a journey.
Usually, if you are struggling emotionally or energetically during a journey, it is because you haven't fully become willing to trust and surrender.
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There are a few populations who should be aware and avoid of the side effects of magic mushrooms altogether:
- a history of a seizure disorder (the science currently does not support magic mushrooms for seizure disorders),
- pregnant and breastfeeding women since psilocin, the active form of psilocybin, does cross the blood-brain-barrier.
"The acute effects of psilocybin can be intense and potentially overwhelming, particularly at high doses. However, with proper preparation, support, and integration, these experiences can be transformative and lead to lasting positive changes."
- Robin Carhart-Harris, Ph.D., Head of the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London (Carhart-Harris et al., 2018)
On a grander scale, “side effects” known to occur with prolonged use of magic mushrooms
From microdosing to macrodosing and every dose in between, include:
- questioning everything you thought you knew as truth
- rebelling from the societal norms, expectations and programming that are misaligned with your highest self
- drastic changes in mindset, lifestyle and life choices
- acting out of character for oneself yet feeling immense freedom from it
- feeling undeniable autonomy and freedom from the imposed systems of the matrix
- living happier, healthier, more authentic, freedom and joy-filled lives
- feeling a sense of connection and belonging to your environment and a power greater than you
Enjoy!
For those interested in lower doses, the side effects of microdosing mushrooms are even more minimal.
Microdosing involves taking a sub-perceptual amount of psilocybin, leading to benefits like:
- improved creativity
- enhanced mood
- better focus AND
- without significant alterations in perception
There are few to no negative side effects of microdosing mushrooms.
Let's blow this shroom popsicle stand, shall we?
The side effects of psychedelic mushrooms, particularly when properly grown, prepared, and consumed in the right environment, are minimal and manageable.
This isn't the dangerous drug you've been programmed to think is so bad.
This is a healing tool indigenous people from all over the world have used for millennia to heal, grow, and evolve.
With a respectful approach, positive mindset, and safe setting, you can mitigate potential negatives while unearthing profound potential for self-healing and spiritual growth.
So why not give it a try?
Armed with the right knowledge, you can make an informed decision about incorporating magic mushrooms into your holistic health journey.
Ready to get started?
Read my article on the benefits of microdosing mushrooms.
Happy exploring!
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