A Psychedelic Journey: A Psilocybin and Cannabis Experience


Table of Contents


  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Substances Used
  • The Psychedelic Experience
    • 2:45 PM - Ingestion of Psilocybin
    • 3:05 PM - First Alert and Cannabis Smoked
    • 3:10 PM - Onset of Effects
    • 3:25 PM - Rising to Peak
    • 4:05 PM - Beginning of Peak Effects
  • Conclusion



Introduction


This report documents the detailed experience of a 23-year-old transgender woman with Psilocybin mushrooms and Cannabis, recounting a day of reflection and connection with nature. It offers an in-depth description of the effects of these substances in a familiar and tranquil environment, transitioning from a public park to the intimacy of her own bedroom.


Background


The subject is a recently out transgender woman from Arizona, United States. At the time of this experience in March 2021, she was 23 years old, weighing 58.97 kg (130 lb) and standing 177.8 cm (70 inches) tall. She has previously experimented with a variety of psychedelic substances, including LSD, Psilocybin mushrooms, and DXM (Dextromethorphan), though not extensively with mushrooms. Her sensitivity to low doses is noted, and her previous username, Xan-xander-xan, is mentioned as part of her earlier activity on psychedelic forums.


This report is set in two different locations: a neighborhood park and the subject's bedroom. The substances used during the experience include Psilocybin (0.16 g) and Cannabis, smoked twice over the course of the day.


Substances Used


  • Psilocybe Cubensis: 0.16 g (dried) ingested at 2:45 PM
  • Cannabis: 0.2 g smoked at 3:05 PM and 0.2 g smoked again at 6:45 PM


The Psychedelic Experience


2:45 PM - Ingestion of Psilocybin


The subject began the experience by ingesting 0.16 g of dried Psilocybe Cubensis mushrooms. To mask the taste, she combined the mushrooms with Dove milk chocolate, washing it down with plain water. At the time of ingestion, her stomach was partially full, as she had eaten a bagel with cream cheese an hour or two beforehand. After ingesting the mushrooms, she decided to take a short bike ride to a nearby neighborhood park.


3:05 PM - First Alert and Cannabis Smoked


Twenty minutes after ingesting the mushrooms, she arrived at the park and sat in the dry grass under her favorite tree. At this point, she began to feel the first alert, a distinct sensation of her body and mind feeling slightly "off." This is a familiar signal for her that the Psilocybin was starting to take effect. To enhance the visuals typically associated with low-dose mushroom trips, she smoked 0.2 g of Cannabis using a one-hitter, taking 3-4 hits.


3:10 PM - Onset of Effects


By this time, the effects of both the Cannabis and the mushrooms were becoming more noticeable. Colors appeared more vibrant, sounds clearer, and there was a heightened sense of peripheral vision. Along with these visual and sensory enhancements, she experienced a feeling of inner peace and calm. Unlike the heaviness or slowed perception often associated with Cannabis, the combination of the two substances created a light, uplifting sensation.


3:25 PM - Rising to Peak


As time progressed, the effects of both the Psilocybin and Cannabis became more pronounced. The Cannabis enhanced the euphoria, making it more intense than usual, while also heightening the mushroom-induced cognitive changes. The mundane surroundings of the park began to feel novel and inspiring. At this point, she decided to return home, feeling that a more secluded environment would be better suited if the trip intensified.


The bike ride home was filled with moments of wonder and awe. Riding under a row of bare, leafless trees, she was struck by the beauty of the shadows cast by the branches in contrast with the bright sunlight. The experience was so moving that it nearly brought her to tears, providing a deep sense of connection with nature. During the ride, a bug landed on her glasses, and instead of being startled, she smiled and greeted it as a "friend," underscoring her peaceful and open state of mind.


4:05 PM - Beginning of Peak Effects


Upon returning home, she realized that 40 minutes had passed since leaving the park, though it had felt much shorter. Now back in her bedroom, the peak of the Psilocybin effects began to take hold. Time seemed to slow dramatically as she sat at her desk, listening to vaporwave music. The music and environment around her became the focus of her attention, as she experienced intense feelings of expansion and contraction, sometimes feeling as though she was growing larger and then shrinking in size.


The visuals during this phase were particularly significant. She stared at her closet door and posters, watching the textures shift in a fluid, wave-like motion. These hallucinations were particularly striking when she concentrated on them, and any interruptions, such as blinking or looking away, caused the visuals to reset. Along with these visual effects, there were tracers and after-images as she moved her hands, creating patterns in the air.


Her body felt as though it was glowing with warmth, akin to a firefly. Interestingly, she had recently listened to the song "Fireflies," which may have subconsciously influenced this sensation. Despite the intensity of the visuals and the physical sensations, the experience was not deeply spiritual. Instead, she felt a mild connection to nature and her home environment, but without the profound spiritual insights she had sometimes experienced in past trips.


Conclusion


The combination of a low dose of Psilocybin mushrooms and Cannabis produced a pleasant, visually stimulating, and peaceful experience for the subject. While not spiritually profound, the trip was marked by a heightened appreciation for the natural beauty of her surroundings and a deep sense of connection with the world around her. Time distortions, vivid visuals, and cognitive changes were prominent throughout the trip, but the overall feeling was one of calm, euphoria, and contentment.