Tips to help you navigate a bad mushroom trip!
Avoid trying to fight your bad trip
What you have to remember while dealing with a bad trip on magic mushrooms is that it will pass. Trying to fight against the effects of it by becoming angry, frustrated, or panicked will only make it worse. Accept that the episode is occurring and allow yourself to “go with the flow” as much as possible can help you better manage the experience until it passes.
Have support present to help
If you can, always have a trusted guide or sitter present or one of your sober friend who is familiar with psychedelics and will not judge your behavior as well as take action if necessary can be invaluable in this situation. Having someone there to talk you through the experience and provide reassurance that it will pass can help ease some of the distress associated with your bad trip.
Explore your emotions and take deep breaths
If things get too intense, explore the emotion you’re feeling beneath the surface. Acknowledge what you are feeling. Why am I feeling this? Is there something about this particular emotion that reminds me of a situation in my past? Is it something I can learn from or gain insight into by exploring further? Allow yourself to process whatever may arise and remember that you are in control of your psychedelic experience.
Again, remember that the intense feeling and sensations you are feeling right now, will pass, it is temporary and try to approach the experience with an attitude of acceptance and curiosity. Take deep breaths, keep calm, you’re okay.
Get Professional Help If Needed
Last thing, if you feel like you need professional help in dealing with the aftermath of your bad trip, please reach out to a mental health professional who has experience in dealing with psychedelic experiences so they can provide support and guidance for processing your experience and reveal how it may fit into the bigger picture of your life. Knowing that there is a safe space for talking about difficult experiences can be immensely helpful in reducing any lingering fear or anxiety.
And if you have experienced a bad trip, don’t let it ruin your psychedelic experience! There’s always next time, just make sure you are better prepared so you can enjoy a magical and memorable experience!
