The intoxication begins about 20-40 minutes after ingestion. Although the effect of psilocybin/psilocin is very similar to that of LSD, there are some small differences. The “high-compression phase” is much gentler and easier to handle with hallucinogenic mushrooms than with LSD. The rather mild entry of the substance allows many people to enter into intoxication in a more relaxed and accordingly more carefree manner.
The duration of the effect is with about 6 hours somewhat shorter than with LSD-25.
The psilocybin/psilocin enables a deep and emotionally oriented exploration of one’s own inner spaces. During the effect of the substance there can be ascending and descending phases. The body sensations change and become more intense, the thoughts and visions do not follow a linear system and are often of deep significance.
Psychoactive substances – like LSD and psilocybin – should not be taken alone. It is best to take them together with people you trust and know well. Also, the environment should be calm and safe during the substance experience. If there are any uncertainties during the effect: Keep calm!
Do not consume mushrooms on a full stomach and practice “psycho-hygiene”. That is, be mentally and physically light and carefree. If you’re not “light-hearted”, then do without!
The use of hallucinogens (LSD, psilocybin, etc.) should be avoided at all costs for known schizophrenic psychoses, epilepsy, manic-depressive disorders and also borderline disorders.