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First-time Psilocybin Mushroom Trip Checklist

I'm looking forward to a completely new and unexpected experience.
I'm not being guided by people who may be trying to take advantage of my vulnerability during and after the trip.
I'm not doing this as a challenge or to please others.
I'm well rested.
I'm not digesting a huge meal.
I got my mushrooms from a reliable source.
I'm not pregnant.
I'm not under the influence of alcohol or other recreational drugs.
I'm not taking antidepressants.
I don't have a mental health disorder and there's no history of mental health disorders in my family, or I already got the green light from a mental health professional.
I'll avoid making any big decisions in the next 5 days.
I won't be driving for the next 24 hours.
I have no work scheduled in the next 24 hours.
I have no activity of any kind scheduled in the next 12 hours.
I know the dose I'm taking with 0.1 gram precision.
I'm taking the recommended dose for a first experience. The actual dose depends on the variety of mushrooms. It's usually in the 0.5-1 g range for dried Psilocybe cubensis, the most commonly available species of psilocybin mushrooms.
I'm in a safe, private environment. I will be comfortably seated or will be lying down without anyone bothering me for 4-6 hours.
There will be at least one responsible person around me who can assist me in case of difficulties.
I told all the people around me about my mushroom trip. They are supportive. They will help me by staying calm and by reassuring me. They won't try to make me do things I'm not asking for.
I'm aware that the experience may be frightening especially if I try to fight it.
I realize I will lose control over what happens in my mind.
I realize I will be physically vulnerable for several hours.
I will keep in mind that all the strange feelings and visuals I'm going to experience are temporary.
I realize it might feel at some point that time, space, or the self no longer exists.
I'm aware that there's no way to come out of the trip early.
I'll keep in mind that the effects will start fading after 3 to 4 hours, even in the case of an overwhelming dose.
My trip-sitter has read the above.

If you didn't check all the boxes above, you are at risk of having a bad experience and possibly serious long-term complications. Consult with a mental health professional for guidance.

If you checked all the boxes, the odds that you'll run into problems are low. There's always a risk that things can go wrong. Please be careful.

See also: Should I try magic mushrooms?