Macrodosing
A macrodose is a full psychedelic experience. It demands preparation, a cleared schedule, a safe setting and ideally someone sober present. This page is what we would tell a friend before their first one.
Dose ranges
For dried psilocybin mushrooms, 1–2g is a light experience, 2–3.5g is a standard full dose, and above 3.5g is a strong one. Potency varies substantially between species and batches — always start at the low end of a new batch.
Set and setting
Set is your mental state going in; setting is where you are. Both shape the experience more than the dose does. Choose somewhere familiar, comfortable and private, clear the whole day, and do not plan to drive or work.
Have a sitter
A sober person who stays present, does not interfere, and can help if you become distressed makes a large difference to how safe a full dose is. This matters most for your first experience and for higher doses.
Integration
What you do in the days afterwards determines how much value you keep. Write down what came up, talk it through with someone you trust, and give yourself a light schedule for 24–48 hours.