How Long Do Magic Mushrooms Last?

Taking magic mushrooms, also known as psilocybin shrooms, can be overwhelming. While it’s an exciting experience, it can also cause some people to feel nervous. The easiest way to combat this is to dig a little deeper and research how shrooms think and how long the effects last. 

This article looks into the length of time most users feel the effects and some handy tips for making your magic mushroom trip the best it can be! Learn more about shrooms at our website.

How Long Does it Take for Shrooms to Kick in?

Psilocybin is the active chemical in shrooms that causes changes to the brain, as after digestion, it turns into psilocin. This chemical has been compared to having similar effects to serotonin, forcing the user to feel pleasure. Depending on how the shrooms have been ingested, it can take 20-40 minutes before the effects are felt. Sometimes, it can take 2 hours before any significant changes are felt. 

How the shrooms are ingested impacts how quickly the effects kick in; for example, taking shrooms in capsules will take longer as the casing needs to dissolve first. Many users find that eating the shrooms or mixing them with tea can increase how they feel the effects taking place. Try this method, as magic mushrooms have a distinctive, earthy taste, which you can combat with food or hot drinks.[1] 

Finally, whether you’ve eaten beforehand can affect how quickly the psilocybin enters your system—should you take shrooms on an empty stomach? Most people prefer to take shrooms on a relatively empty stomach as they can cause nausea, and the effect may come on more quickly.

How Long Does a Mushroom Trip Last? 

The different ways to take shrooms can also affect how long a magic mushroom trip lasts. They generally last 4-6 hours, during which you’ll feel various feelings and experiences. It isn’t a constant experience, so you can expect to feel waves of heightened awareness and senses and other times of relative ‘normalness.’[2] 

After 12 hours, most of the intense effects will have worn off, but some people still feel lingering effects well into the following day. Again, this will come down to how much you have consumed, as quantity can significantly affect a shroom trip.

Can a Trip Be Shortened If Needed?

It is impossible to shorten a trip, but knowing what works for you as an individual is the key. Of course, you’ll never be able to reverse the effects completely, but some people find that eating certain fruits or foods can tamper with the length of their trip. For example, one user found that drinking milk or orange juice reduced the trip’s intensity but not length. 

What to Expect From Shrooms 

The beauty of taking shrooms is that every trip is unique and different from the last. It’s not an experience you can control, so the best way to make the most of your shroom trip is to sit back, relax and enjoy the journey. 

Many people take the opportunity to connect with nature and escape the stresses of everyday life. Psilocybin helps us find deeper connections with the earth and others around us. It’s common for users to spend parts of their trip outside in nature, reflecting and connecting with their surroundings. 

With that being said, bad trips can also take place. If this happens, you may feel anxiety, paranoia, panic, and fear. In addition, bad hallucinations can cause you to see things that aren’t real, and the lack of control over your emotions can be distressing. 

During a situation like this, it’s best to try and remain calm. Remind yourself that the trip is temporary; even though mushrooms may distort your sense of time, the trip will eventually end. Generally, if you’re new to magic mushrooms, starting with very low doses is advised to avoid this happening.

Magic mushrooms have been used in spiritual practices worldwide for thousands of years, so much is to be explored and experienced[3]. The key is to find a good balance between your environment and dosage amount, hopefully leading to an enjoyable shroom trip. 

How to Have a Great Mushroom Trip

You might not be able to control a trip, but you can influence it by following some of the tips below:

Environment

Your environment will be a critical factor in your shroom trip. Being comfortable, somewhere safe and familiar, is a great starting point. Make sure you have options; for example, if you’re inside, make sure you’re close enough to nature should you want to go out. 

Wearing comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely is also a good idea, primarily as body temperature fluctuation can occur. 

Have a trusted friend with you.

This can significantly change your trip, especially if it turns negative. A good friend should know how to calm you down and keep you from panicking. Ideally, it’s a good idea to try shrooms with someone who already has had some experience with them first. 

Take appropriate doses

It’s tough to overdose on shrooms fatally, but taking too much could cause some potentially scary side effects, such as vomiting or psychosis. If you are wondering how many shrooms you should take, start low, and you can increase over time as you become used to the impact. 

Now you know all there is to know about how long shrooms last, keep in mind a few factors, such as the mushroom species and the form you take it in. Some shroom species are incredibly potent, with high concentrations of psilocybin, so it’s always good to have researched this before consuming them. This way, you can adjust the dosage accordingly and enjoy a fun, positive magic mushroom trip alongside the suggestions above!

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Sources:

https://psychedelicreview.com/the-pharmacology-of-psilocybin-and-psilocin/