Magic Mushrooms

[nietzsche]

I've never tried any drug, not even marijuana. Coffee, cigarettes, beer of course.

But lately I've been thinking of trying mushrooms. I have already told a friend who used to take care of his brother while he was on trance to procure some for me. He says he never tried them, because of the effects.

What can you guys tell me about it? Is it recommendable? Is it really necessary to have someone to watch you?

I've read they are not addictive, and even repulsive because of the taste.

Any thought are welcome.

[Timminz]

http://www.erowid.org/plants/mushrooms/mushrooms.shtml

[Snorri1234]

Most people I know who tried them said it was awesome.

[Timminz]

They can be a lot of fun, and they can be the worst time of your life. It's very important to be in a good place, both physically, and mentally. Being in comfortable surroundings, with people you can be totally comfortable around, is important as well. They will definitely make your brain work in ways you've never experienced before. Hallucinogens, more than any other category of drug, depend upon you (your headspace, surroundings, etc.), rather than just the drug, to determine whether you will have an enjoyable experience. If you're considering trying them, as with anything else, the most important thing is to educate yourself. Spend a few days, reading about them on the internets. the erowid site I linked earlier is a good place to start. If you know (and TRUST) anyone with experience using them, find out as much as you can from them.

Educate. Educate. Educate.

[Snorri1234]

It's very important to be in a good place, both physically, and mentally.

Yup. It's the reason I've never tried them myself. I might in the future but gotta sort out stuff first.

It's like pot in that regard, though pot is far more mild and it's very unlikely that you'll swing midway through. Most other drugs help you forget about stuff for a while, shrooms don't.

[Johnny Rockets]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Limit your consumption. (1g)
Refrain from taking more, if you are not getting the desired affect.
Eat lightly, hydrate your adventurous ass.
Ensure your safety before hand, be with who you trust.
Pick another day if you feel overly stressed or depressed or anxious.

JRock

[Timminz]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Limit your consumption. (1g)
Refrain from taking more, if you are not getting the desired affect.
Eat lightly, hydrate your adventurous ass.
Ensure your safety before hand, be with who you trust.
Pick another day if you feel overly stressed or depressed or anxious.

JRock

excellent advice.

[natty dread]

Ah, good times.

[b.k. barunt]

The people who've flipped out and lost their minds on hallucinogens are a very small minority, so you're probably safe there. Probably - but hey, that's part of what makes it so exciting - the chance, amirite? Go ahead, roll the dice. I did.


Honibaz

[nagerous]

I'm going Amsterdam in two weeks time..

[Snorri1234]

I'm going Amsterdam in two weeks time..

Seriously?

[nagerous]

I'm going Amsterdam in two weeks time..

Seriously?

Yes, for two nights.

[karelpietertje]

I'm going to try them out soon as well.
I've tried cannabis several times now, either by smoking weed or by eating some hasj-filled cake. For me, it's a mood amplifier. On a good day, for instance after a barbecue, laying on the grass, watching the sunset and feeling good, I can really enjoy it.
However when I'm feeling a bit down, I don't get happier from it, and it just makes me want to eat a lot and sleep. Damn you munchies!

So I'll get the shrooms soon, and when I feel like it, being with friends who I trust, knowing at least one will be sober to give me water or feed me sugar if I need it, then I will try it.

I do think it's better to try just weed first, but it'll probably be fine anyway. Especially if you do it with your friend, who, judging from your story, should have some experience with it, you'll have a good time.
Enjoy

[Snorri1234]

I'm going Amsterdam in two weeks time..

Seriously?

Yes, for two nights.

cool, I think there's some festival thingie here at that time but I'm not entirely sure. still, this city has some awesome places to go so hit me up if you want any tips on what to do.

[nagerous]

I'm going Amsterdam in two weeks time..

Seriously?

Yes, for two nights.

cool, I think there's some festival thingie here at that time but I'm not entirely sure. still, this city has some awesome places to go so hit me up if you want any tips on what to do.

Awesome, cheers, yeah I am actually going in 20 days, I fucked up my timings a little there - but quite excited!

Definitely going to try a space cake at one of the local coffee shops.

[Snorri1234]

I'm going Amsterdam in two weeks time..

Seriously?

Yes, for two nights.

cool, I think there's some festival thingie here at that time but I'm not entirely sure. still, this city has some awesome places to go so hit me up if you want any tips on what to do.

Awesome, cheers, yeah I am actually going in 20 days, I fucked up my timings a little there - but quite excited!

Definitely going to try a space cake at one of the local coffee shops.

Try De Dampkring. It's the best coffee shop here from tourist perspective since it's in the centre and you're not getting shafted (like a lot of other shops). Hill street blues is also rather good if you're in the red light district.

[GabonX]

I've never tried any drug, not even marijuana. Coffee, cigarettes, beer of course.

But lately I've been thinking of trying mushrooms. I have already told a friend who used to take care of his brother while he was on trance to procure some for me. He says he never tried them, because of the effects.

What can you guys tell me about it? Is it recommendable? Is it really necessary to have someone to watch you?

They may upset your stomach and I wouldn't recommend making a habit of them. I know too many people that have lost it by making psychedelics a regular occurrence.


Should you have a chaperone? That depends on what type of person you are...

American cage fighter 'rips out still-beating heart of training partner after fearing he was possessed by the devil'

A mixed martial arts fighter who allegedly gouged out another man's heart and eyes after drinking mushroom tea will stand trial in Northern California on a murder charge, the Times-Standard in Eureka, Calif., reported Wednesday.

Jarrod Wyatt, 26, also faces charges of aggravated mayhem and torture stemming from the grisly March killing of his 21-year-old friend Taylor Powell, after a Del Norte County Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday there was sufficient evidence to put the case before a jury.


Arrested: Jarrod Wyatt was allegedly found standing naked over his dead friend's body in a room bathed in blood


Wyatt, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges, is due to reappear in court Friday for arraignment.

Powell was killed at a home in the coastal town of Requa, about 40 miles south of the Oregon board, early on March 21. He bled to death after his heart was removed from his body while still alive, according to his death certificate.

Deputies, responding to a 911 call, found Wyatt at the scene.

Another man had raised the alarm after allegedly seeing him naked and dripping with blood, standing over the mutilated body.

The witness told officials Wyatt had earlier been acting strangely after drinking “some kind of mushroom tea.”

Wyatt's MMA career is still in its earlier stages. According to The Daily Triplicate in Crescent City, Calif., he had won his first pro bout in October.

So really that's just a tough question..

[Mach1tosh]

To avoid the unpleasant taste and texture of freshly picked, dry them first and take them with a big glass of milk. Be prepared for your face to hurt the next day as you will probably laugh like you've never laughed before.

Oh and don't partake with anyone involved in MMA, apparently

[b.k. barunt]

The ones in the northwest are very strong and grow in forests. The ones down here are frequently found under cow patties, although i found some really big ones once just growing under an electrical tower. They're mild compared to the ones in the northwest, but if you're not used to them they can still send you on quite a trip. I'd recommend taking them while in the company of wimminz with big bountiful breasts.


Honibaz

[nagerous]

That's just a scare story about some mental psychotic cage fighter, nothing to do with what he took.

[mibi]

some of the best times i've had were on mushrooms.

whatever you do, don't lay down in a fire ant hill to watch the clouds tho.

[b.k. barunt]

some of the best times i've had were on mushrooms.

whatever you do, don't lay down in a fire ant hill to watch the clouds tho.

Awshit. You didn't actually do that did you? Damn. I can't think of a worse experience to have on shrooms. I'll have to do a thread on fire ants - most people in this country have never experienced them - i never did until i came to Louisiana.


Honibaz

[GabonX]

That's just a scare story about some mental psychotic cage fighter, nothing to do with what he took.

I'm sure it was just a coincidence..

[darvlay]

I've never tried any drug, not even marijuana. Coffee, cigarettes, beer of course.

But lately I've been thinking of trying mushrooms. I have already told a friend who used to take care of his brother while he was on trance to procure some for me. He says he never tried them, because of the effects.

What can you guys tell me about it? Is it recommendable? Is it really necessary to have someone to watch you?

I've read they are not addictive, and even repulsive because of the taste.

Any thought are welcome.

Mushrooms are fantastic and the good times can be greatly enhanced by picking the right setting and company. The best times I've had on any drug were always on mushrooms done at the perfect time and place and with the right people. A buzz can go seriously wrong if you pick a bad time and place to do them or if you're the only one buzzing in a room full of people.

[The Bison King]

Shrooms, Shrooms, Shrooms, my advice:

Take them they rule! However:

1)Do not take them alone.

2)Do not take them in a situation you can not get out of (like a public location where you could totally loose your cool and blow it)

3)Be in a good mood when you take them.

4)And this is the most important one. DO NOT WATCH EVENT HORIZON ON SHROOMS. Big mistake

any way you probably don't need a babysitter if you take them with more than one other person, but it would be a good idea to make sure that there is someone you could call of the worst case scenario happens. Also I do suggest that you try marijuana first, it'll help you open your mind up to the experience. OH and 1 more

5)Make sure it's a nice day and go experience nature.