A Journey Through Psychedelics: My First Experience with Cubensis Mushrooms


Table of Contents


  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Personal Information
  • 3. Context and Preparation
  • 4. Timeline of the Experience
    • 4.1 Ingestion
    • 4.2 Onset
    • 4.3 Peak
    • 4.4 Offset
    • 4.5 Afterglow
  • 5. The Experience
    • 5.1 Initial Sensations
    • 5.2 Visual Changes
    • 5.3 Reflection and Self-Perception
    • 5.4 Environmental Changes
  • 6. Conclusion


1. Introduction


This article recounts my first experience with psychedelics, specifically cubensis mushrooms. The journey explores the initial preparation, the onset and peak of the experience, and the reflections that followed, detailing both the physical sensations and the visual distortions encountered throughout.


2. Personal Information


  • Sex: Male
  • Weight: 95 kg (209 lbs)
  • Height: 178 cm
  • Environments: Apartment, park


3. Context and Preparation


Having never engaged in psychedelics before, aside from a previous unsuccessful attempt with salvia, I approached this experience with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. I conducted some research beforehand but ultimately wanted to embrace the surprise of the experience. I acquired 3.5 grams of dried cubensis mushrooms from a reliable source, aware of the safe dosage and the expected duration of effects. The mushrooms had a strong, unpleasant smell, which added to my initial discomfort.


4. Timeline of the Experience


  • Timeline: 17:00 - 01:30
    • Ingestion: 17:00
    • Onset: 17:10 - 18:30
    • Peak: 18:45 - 22:50
    • Offset: 23:00 - 01:30
    • Afterglow: 01:30 - 02:30
  • Excess Materials Consumed:
    • 2 g Super Silver Haze (1 g during onset, 1 g during comedown)
    • Leftover pad thai (approximately 15 oz)
    • 3 rose petals
    • 1/2 gallon of Arizona Sweet Tea


5. The Experience


5.1 Initial Sensations


At 17:00, I ingested the mushrooms raw, supplementing their taste with Arizona Sweet Tea to mask their unpleasant flavor and texture. As I chewed, I nearly vomited due to the mushrooms' texture. I was seated at my computer on TinyChat, sharing the experience with friends who seemed amused by my struggles. Approximately 20 minutes after ingestion, I smoked a bowl of cannabis, hoping it would alleviate the discomfort of the bodily sensations that began to manifest.


The initial sensation was peculiar; it felt as though every cell in my body was writhing and shifting. Initially unsettling, this sensation gradually became more comfortable as I settled into the experience.


5.2 Visual Changes


After using the restroom, I began to notice alterations in my environment. The textures of my robin's egg blue bathroom walls appeared to drift and swirl, marking my first encounter with the visual distortions often described in psychedelic experiences. My excitement grew as I witnessed these changes, dispelling my skepticism regarding the "visuals" associated with psychedelics.


5.3 Reflection and Self-Perception


After finishing in the bathroom, I glanced at my reflection in the mirror. To my astonishment, the person staring back at me did not look like myself, despite sharing my physical features. I was mesmerized, standing still as I processed this strange encounter with my own image. It felt as though I was looking at someone entirely different, and for a moment, I couldn’t distinguish between myself and the reflection. I pondered how this "new" person had entered my bathroom and why I couldn’t reach out and touch him.


5.4 Environmental Changes


Upon returning to my chair, I decided to turn on some music by Tycho and smoked another bowl, which helped calm the strange sensations coursing through my body. At around T+1:00, I felt compelled to leave my apartment. The walls appeared to breathe, and my coffee table warped and bulged in impossible ways. Gathering my belongings, I equipped myself with my phone, keys, and headphones, and braced myself for the chaotic outside world.


6. Conclusion


This experience with cubensis mushrooms opened my eyes to the profound effects of psychedelics. The combination of altered self-perception and environmental distortions provided a journey that was both bewildering and enlightening. While my initial fear gave way to curiosity and wonder, I learned to embrace the unknown aspects of this powerful substance, marking the beginning of my exploration into psychedelics.