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<\/span>A Practical Guide To An Enriching Psychedelic Experience<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>“We cannot solve a problem with the same consciousness that created the problem” – Einstein<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Psychedelics offer a doorway to entirely new dimensions of consciousness and creativity, but crossing this threshold without proper preparation can be disorienting or even dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel called to explore these visionary realms, this guide offers essential advice to maximize your insights and growth while minimizing risk.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the right set and setting, these substances can bring about deep healing, inspire brilliant problem solving and induce mystical states of oneness with the universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let this guide illuminate the path so you can travel boldly – with or without a coach – into the wonderful world of psychedelics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With love,
Floris Wolswijk & Lotte Boekhout<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Content<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 1
<\/strong>An introduction to the world of psychedelics –
What are psychedelics and how do they work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 2
<\/strong>The Practical Preparation – How can you
carefully prepare yourself for the experience?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 3
<\/strong>The Intentional Preparation – How can you
mentally emotionally prepare?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 4
<\/strong>A psychedelic experience – What can you
expect during the trip?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 5
<\/strong>The Integration – How do you retain the experience in
everyday life?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“My experience is that in the session you go much deeper into the ‘why’, precisely where in everyday life I focus much more on the ‘how’.”<\/em> – Simon, 27 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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<\/span>How to Use This Guide.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This guide is designed to be used flexibly depending on your needs and interests. Feel free to go to the sections that seem most relevant or useful to you. It is not necessary to read the guide from beginning to end in one sitting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The guide is intended to provide knowledge and tools to enrich your psychedelic experiences before, during and after a session. We recommend returning to the various sections over the course of days or weeks as you prepare for and integrate a psychedelic experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take time to explore practices and perspectives. Integrate the lessons through reflection and experience. This guide is intended as an ongoing reference work to help you on your psychedelic journey, whenever you need it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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<\/span>Chapter 1<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An Introduction To The World Of Psychedelics – What Are Psychedelics And How Do They Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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<\/span>Psychedelics have been used for centuries, and in recent decades their use has become more widespread than ever before. In this chapter you will get a brief introduction to what psychedelics are, the various types and their various uses. In addition, you will learn about psilocybin-containing truffles: what they are, possible health risks, the effects you can expect, and the positive benefits they can provide. <\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>1.1 What are psychedelics?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Psychedelics are substances that enable a person to perceive and experience the world differently. The awareness of time and space can change. During a trip, everything a person sees, smells and feels may differ from normal waking consciousness. Colors are more vivid and things often seem to move. Psychedelics provide access to other layers of consciousness. They are powerful “consciousness enhancers” that can be used for many purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The history of psychedelics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychedelic mushrooms and plants are found throughout the world and have a long history of ritual use. In many indigenous cultures, psychedelics are revered as sacraments and used in rituals to promote health, strengthen social cohesion and connect with the spiritual world. The use of psychedelics is fully integrated into these societies and often plays a central role. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The recent history of psychedelics in the West begins with the first synthesis of the drug LSD. In 1938, scientist Albert Hofmann first synthesized LSD. It was only years later, in 1943, that he discovered the substance’s powerful effects on the human psyche. In the following years, new interest in psychedelics peaked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potential of psychedelics seemed enormous – not only for expanding the “healthy” mind, but also for treating psychiatric disorders. Early research on treatments with psychedelics showed promising results. The treatments were increasingly used in psychiatry. However, research was halted when measures were taken to curb drug use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, psychedelics have made a comeback in science. After a radio silence of more than 50 years, psychedelic research is back on the global scientific agenda. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Different types of psychedelics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychedelics are a diverse group of psychoactive substances known for their ability to induce altered states of consciousness. The following are some of the most common types of psychedelics: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different types of psychedelics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring substance found in mushrooms. It is known for its mild to potent hallucinogenic effects with colorful visions. Psilocybin is often chosen for its psychological benefits, including its ability to promote deep emotional and spiritual insights. It is often used in therapeutic settings to help people increase their sense of connection with themselves and others. A psilocybin trip usually lasts 4 to 6 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LSD is a synthetic substance best known for its strong hallucinogenic effects. It can cause intense visual and auditory hallucinations. LSD is often considered a more potent psychedelic drug that can offer a longer and more intense experience. It is often used for deep self-reflection, personal growth and spiritual development. An LSD trip can last from 6 to 12 hours, depending on the dosage. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DMT (Dimethyltryptamine)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DMT is a powerful hallucinogen that occurs naturally in various plants and even in the human body. It is known for its brief but very intense experiences, often described as entering another reality or encounters with entities. DMT is used as a means of promoting deep spiritual insights. A DMT trip usually lasts only a few minutes, but can feel like much longer because of its intensity. DMT is also used as a major component of ayahuasca, a traditional brew from the Amazon region. The DMT is then combined with other plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mescaline (in Peyote and San Pedro)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mescaline is a naturally occurring substance found primarily in certain cacti such as Peyote and San Pedro. It often produces a prolonged, psychedelic experience with intense visual distortions. Mescaline is often used in traditional rituals of indigenous peoples because of its spiritual experiences and a sense of connection to nature or the universe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The above psychedelics are just a few examples. In this guide, for example, we will not discuss MDMA and ketamine because they are not considered classic psychedelics. Both do contain psychoactive effects but their their their mechanisms and experiences differ from those of classic psychedelics. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>1.2 Psychedelic Truffles<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we focus specifically on psychedelic experiences with psilocybin truffles – which we also use in sessions at FLO Coaching. Psilocybin truffles are known for their beneficial effects on gaining deep psychological and spiritual insights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychedelic truffles are legally for sale in stores in the Netherlands. Truffles contain the same active substances (alkaloids) as magic mushrooms: psilocybin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although psychedelic mushrooms were banned in the Netherlands in 2008, truffles do not fall under the Opium Act because they are not mushrooms. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of the fungus that grow above ground, while truffles grow underground. It is illegal to dry or process the truffles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For healthy people, using psilocybin truffles poses little to no physical risk. The toxicity of psilocybin is so low that you would have to eat about 1.7 kg of dried (or 17 kg of fresh) mushrooms to possibly be at risk. Unlike alcohol, for example, it does not cause physical dependence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In research settings, virtually no long-term negative effects have been reported when using psilocybin, after more than 2,000 sessions conducted since the year 2000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>1.3 Contraindications<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For healthy people, the use of psilocybin truffles carries little to no physical risk. However, use of psychedelics is not recommended for individuals with underlying psychiatric or somatic problems. Unfortunately, a psychedelic experience with truffles is not appropriate if the factors listed below are present: <\/p>\n\n\n\n