My First Psychedelic Experience: A Detailed Report


Table of Contents


  1. Introduction
  2. Preparation for the Trip
    • Dosage Information
    • Setting and Context
  3. The Onset of Effects
    • Initial Sensations
    • Visual Distortions
  4. Peak Experience
    • Hallucinations and Emotional Responses
    • Influence of Music
  5. Change in Mood
    • The Shift in Vibe
    • Reflections on the Experience
  6. Dissociation and Confusion
    • Altered Perception of Self
    • Environmental Changes
  7. Conclusion and Aftermath
    • Final Thoughts and Reflections



1. Introduction


This report details my first experience with psychedelics, specifically psilocybin mushrooms. At the time, I was a 14-year-old male weighing approximately 43 kg (95 lbs). The dosage I took was around 4.5 grams, which I believed was a larger quantity due to the misinformation from my supplier.


2. Preparation for the Trip


Dosage Information


  • Dosage: 4.5 g of psilocybin mushrooms
  • Gender: Male
  • Weight: Approximately 43 kg (95 lbs)
  • Age: 14 years old, turning 15 soon


Setting and Context


I consumed the mushrooms in my bedroom while my mother was cooking ravioli in the kitchen. To prepare mentally, I spent some time reading trip reports online to understand what to expect from this psychedelic experience.


3. The Onset of Effects


Initial Sensations


As I lay in bed, I began to notice an immediate enhancement in my awareness of colors. The vibrancy around me intensified, reminiscent of how cannabis had affected me but at a significantly heightened level. It felt as though I had gained "super vision," with every hue appearing more vivid.


Visual Distortions


I started to feel a peculiar sensation on my skin, almost as if it were coated in a tangy texture. When I looked at my hands, I experienced my first hallucination: a trail of tracers following my movements. This visual phenomenon left me in awe, prompting a spontaneous smile as I moved my hands back and forth.


4. Peak Experience


Hallucinations and Emotional Responses


The ceiling above me transformed into a living entity, shifting and breathing as intricate patterns developed among its textures. My laughter was uncontrollable as I watched these visual displays, akin to a movie unfolding above me. I became completely absorbed, even oblivious to the fact that I had removed my shirt in my state of ecstasy.


Influence of Music


As I glanced outside my window, I saw cars appearing like tiny, multicolored insects with a retro 3D effect. The music of Bob Marley’s "Legend" played in the background, and during "Jamming," I felt a deep connection to the song, as if the spirit of Jamaica was embodied in the trees outside my window.


5. Change in Mood


The Shift in Vibe


As the song "Misty Canyon" began to play, I felt a sudden change in my mood. The beginning notes unsettled me, prompting a frantic attempt to change the track back to something more uplifting. However, my mental state had already begun to deteriorate.


Reflections on the Experience


I caught a glimpse of my reflection and was startled to find my pupils appearing distorted, leading to a moment of panic as my facial features seemed to blend and morph in an unsettling manner.


6. Dissociation and Confusion


Altered Perception of Self


The environment around me became increasingly bizarre. My clothes appeared to melt into each other, resembling slime, which compounded my confusion. Despite my efforts to regain my previous peaceful state, I could only see cascading cryptic numbers, akin to the visual effects from "The Matrix."


Environmental Changes


A feeling of impending doom washed over me as my body began to feel strange and unmanageable. Driven by a sense of urgency, I left my room, disregarding the consequences of my actions.


7. Conclusion and Aftermath


Final Thoughts and Reflections


I lay on the couch, overwhelmed by the sensation of being consumed by the furniture itself. My mother brought me the ravioli she had made, but the food felt surreal in my mouth, evoking a strong aversion. To distract myself, I turned on "The Incredibles," which I ended up watching three times consecutively without realizing it.


Even as the effects of the mushrooms began to wane, the unique animation and music kept my mind in a heightened state. Eventually, when I tried to sleep, I was plagued by auditory hallucinations, hearing a loud ringing in my ears whenever I drifted off.