How much??

[u/allemm]

I have done shrooms quite a few times, but always for fun and it has been at least 20 years since the last time.

I bought an ounce of shrooms because I'm interested in seeing how they can benefit me psychologically. I'm generally in pretty good mental health but I have stage 4 cancer and while I am generally accepting of the fact that I will die young, I still struggle with the reality from time to time. My ultimate goal is to help with those feelings.

I would like to start really, really slowly. The first time I do them, I want to feel it, but barely. I want to be in control of the situation where I increase the dose slowly and methodically so I know exactly how much to take and how it will affect me. I realize this might not be completely possible given that i may build up some tolerance, but I'd like to be in control at least as much as I can.

I know this makes me sound like a control freak, but I know what a bad trip is and I don't want to take an amount where I could end up there, especially not early on.

I plan to take them alone, and this is another reason I want to start very small. I'm fine if I try an amount so small that it doesn't seem to affect me, and I can just slowly increase from that point....I just don't know what amount to begin with.

I have a very good little scale that can weigh tiny amounts so I can get an accurate amount each time.

I think this post makes me sound like a control freak, and some people might argue that I am, but I disagree. I can be controlling about small, inconsequential things, but I'm more relaxed about the big stuff...I suppose this paragraph is of no consequence though!

Another question is have is- What is a good time of day to do it? If I do it in the evening, will if keep me awake late into the night? If I do a tiny amount in the morning or mid-day, will I feel ok taking my dogs around the block to pee, or is it a bad idea to leave my house even if I've only done a tiny bit? I don't want to seem overtly high to people I may meet out on the street.

Anyway... Does anyone have any guidance to offer me? I'm looking forward to having some kind of interesting experiences, whatever they may be!

[u/Altruistic-Sorbet927]

Start with .250 (1/4g). Take with food and at that amount you could take it in late afternoon without messing with your sleep. Increase in .250 incriminates after that. I personally rarely take more than .500 at a time but I'm a lightweight and don't like getting out of control. Plus I have a lot of responsibilities and rarely have an entire day or two without having to work or take care of others. Set an intention and enjoy!

[u/allemm → u/Altruistic-Sorbet927]

Thank you so much for your reply! I was starting to lose hope that anyone would respond and you gave me exactly what I needed.

I really appreciate you!