RamPhoenix

IMO I would go up slowly. 2g -2.5g-3g....up till you get a sense your journeys are turning negative. Once that happens that is your peak. The only time I had a journey "close" to ego rebirth/death/dissolution was when I front-loaded with 3.5g of shrooms. *hold on a sec!! is this ego dissolution thing purely "biological"??? Increased glutamate from 3.5 grams of shrooms the cause of our brain to trigger our amygdala/fear which results in our minds conjuring up our DEATH!????? wow!!

Curious to see what others will say. I have been reading more & more negative reports on high dose (+5grams) shrooms. Biologically speaking: https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/your-brain-on-drugs "Like LSD, psilocybin also stimulates the 5-HT2A serotonin receptors in the brain. Specifically, it decreases activity in the amygdala — and we know high activity in the amygdala is associated with fear. It also reduces activity in the anterior cingulate cortex an area of the brain associated with negative emotion, pain, and depression". This seems to set up an environment for joy & peace not terror??? "But psilocybin affects more than just serotonin. A 2020 study looked at how the drug affected glutamate levels in the brain. The study, published in Scientific Reports, found psilocybin affected the levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate in certain areas of the brain. The authors concluded that the increased levels of glutamate in the medial prefrontal cortex was associated with ego dissolution – -a reduction in focus on the self and an increase in that zen feeling that we’re all just part of a whole" Another thing to consider, I read recently low dose mushrooms have minimal effect have on GABA & "glutamate"....but high dose mushrooms DO effect gaba & glutamate. Glutamate seems to trigger nightmares. https://detoxandprosper.com/toxin-list/dangers-of-artificial-flavors/msg-nightmares/ "One of these sites, the NMDA receptor, is thought to stimulate unpleasant dreams when activated. Because glutamate is an NMDA receptor agonist, it can have similar subconscious effects to those of hallucinogenic drugs that fall into the same classification. Essentially, glutamate activates receptors in your brain that promote nightmares, while GABA stimulates lengthened periods of lucid dreaming. Together, they can trigger some very disturbing subconscious visuals"

mic drop!!!

LOLOL I too doubt it was channeling, yet.....is it my ego doubting it? I'll wait for it to happen again.

The only time I came close to "ego dissolution/rebirth" is when I did 3.5 grams of mushrooms along with 5meodmt. Anyone know the correct "protocol" for this? how many hrs before 5 should one take shrooms? R

BBBUUUHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

....possible your SUBconscious was speaking?? or was it revealing one of its superpowers? neuroplasticity. Is this channeling neuroplasticity in overdrive/realtime? Epiphanies happening so fast your subconscious spits them out as fast as they form????? *my theory once or twice I too felt a "channeling" vibe during a journey. very powerful!

I 2nd this! ...back in the early jersey bodybuilding days we had a saying, "If dog shit could put muscle on, BON APPETIT!!"

Thank you all I will incorporate some of these tips & get back. My gut says it may of been the "battery", will try again on a full charge. next up is "plugging"

Interested. I have one of these also

Valid point. here is an interesting article https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/blog/is-mdma-neurotoxic

Anyone find during the "reactivation" times, epiphanies occur at a very rapid rate. Dynamics I have been contemplating for years all of sudden I am making connections on what they mean.

2nd this *except Lsa, I have no personal experience

May I ask your reasons for using a facilitator? I personally only use one if i'm seeking "psyche challenging dosages".

* AM journeys with a empty stomach * Am journeys so I can stare at nature during the come down. * having my hands & feet touching bare skin. I feel as one & a safe container. * setting an intention before journey * mediation beforehand * 7.83 or 528 mhz during but on very low. * morning of journey all is focused on only the journey...nothing else * comfortable clothes * eye mask & ear plugs in case of distractions. * videotaping the journey *blurting out words to aid in memory recall later * ROA/ vape pen * mid range dosages. 10-15mg

been debunked.....mdma is not neurotoxic. also heard it from huberman

80mg of Synthetic 5-meo-dmt in one day. Isnt there a case to be wary of serotonin syndrome?

Lions mane can increase neurogenesis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24266378/

@max duewel or......you purge on AYA from the biological process that happens when a massive amount of serotonin thats released form the 1 or #2 source of your serotonin receptors. the intestinal tract/stomach. "Things that make you go HHHMMMMMM" "Conventional functions of 5-HT in the gut involving intrinsic reflexes include stimulation of propulsive and segmentation motility patterns, epithelial secretion, and vasodilation. Activation of extrinsic vagal and spinal afferent fibers results in slowed gastric emptying, pancreatic secretion, satiation, pain and discomfort, as well as nausea and VOMITING."

Agreed!

You stated you did 4 journeys. Am I correct to assume you did 20 mgs of 5meo in TOTAL??