curious
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:10 pm
I'll start by saying I have always had a passion for fungi, and though I have loved Amanita muscaria for years, only in the last month have I learned to prepare and use it. For background, I am autistic (self dx), have hypotension, IC, and seem to be allergic to life. I take 50mg hydroxyzine every day for IC and to reduce the occurrence of anaphylaxis.
I started amanita for a spiritual journey. I collected, dehydrated 165F in my excalaber, and then decarboxylated in the oven at 180F for about 2 hours until crisp. I found I couldn't make the tea and dispose of the fruiting body (didn't feel right) so I have been microdosing (about 1-2g) on and off for the last couple weeks by eating the dried mushroom (I think it is delicious). I also wanted to do small amounts to make sure I would not have an allergic reaction since I do react to a few species of wild mushrooms. My experience seemed different from what I was reading so I thought I'd get some feedback.
I usually lucid dream. They are usually vivid and intense. At the small dose, I would feel the "buzz" similar to alcohol. I have been meditating and then falling asleep. I expected the dreams to become even more intense, but the opposite happened. I am having what I believe to be "normal" dreams for the first time. I am waking better rested. My anxiety is less. My dissociation (from autism) is almost gone and my energy levels have improved. I am pleasantly surprised.
I might try a larger recreational dose later for spiritual reasons. Anyone else just eat them without making a tea? Has anyone found it makes them sleep better with calmer dreams rather than the intense dreaming that is reported?
I started amanita for a spiritual journey. I collected, dehydrated 165F in my excalaber, and then decarboxylated in the oven at 180F for about 2 hours until crisp. I found I couldn't make the tea and dispose of the fruiting body (didn't feel right) so I have been microdosing (about 1-2g) on and off for the last couple weeks by eating the dried mushroom (I think it is delicious). I also wanted to do small amounts to make sure I would not have an allergic reaction since I do react to a few species of wild mushrooms. My experience seemed different from what I was reading so I thought I'd get some feedback.
I usually lucid dream. They are usually vivid and intense. At the small dose, I would feel the "buzz" similar to alcohol. I have been meditating and then falling asleep. I expected the dreams to become even more intense, but the opposite happened. I am having what I believe to be "normal" dreams for the first time. I am waking better rested. My anxiety is less. My dissociation (from autism) is almost gone and my energy levels have improved. I am pleasantly surprised.
I might try a larger recreational dose later for spiritual reasons. Anyone else just eat them without making a tea? Has anyone found it makes them sleep better with calmer dreams rather than the intense dreaming that is reported?