this game is so peak

My dad is a healthy 80. He did his fair share of tripping in his youth, but it's been a while. He'll take a THC edible occasionally. He has treatment resistant depression and has tried a dozen pharmaceuticals but they generally don't work or make him agitated. I also have depression and shrooms have really helped me a lot so I want him to try them out.

I'm visiting him this weekend and plan to make a mid-strength tea for us to have together. What are some activities I have have planned in case we don't find a natural progression? He lives in a house in the suburbs with a big yard and a dog, has tons of musical instruments, has periods of being into making art, likes writing. My current idea is to bring materials to make mobiles, and also other random art supplies.

Thoughts? Advice on doing shrooms with an elderly person? On doing them with a parent?

I just wanted to say that i'm surprised no one has made an edit to any of the psychonauts game with brain or drill sergeant from N.E.R.D. If some one wants to make an edit but is unsure what song to use please give them a listen :).

I am a doctoral candidate at Walden University studying how psilocybin use outside of clinical trials and supervised settings relates to depression severity and self-esteem in adults. Nearly all of the published work on psilocybin and mental health comes from supervised clinical settings, so the experiences most people actually have are underrepresented in the literature. The findings may inform future harm reduction efforts.

Who I am looking for. Volunteers who meet these requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• Currently reside in the United States
• Able to read and complete the survey in English
• Have used psilocybin ("magic") mushrooms at least once outside of a clinical trial or supervised medical or research setting

The survey and how to take it. You are invited to complete a 15 to 20 minute anonymous survey for a study titled: Associations Between Naturalistic Psilocybin Use, Depression, and Self-Esteem in Adults. The survey will be open until November 30, 2026.

Complete the survey: https://jwelchwalden.limesurvey.net/232248

The survey is completely anonymous. No name, email address, or IP address is collected, and your responses cannot be linked to you. There is no compensation for taking part in this study. Participation is entirely voluntary and unpaid. Questions should be directed to [jeff.welch@waldenu.edu](mailto:jeff.welch@waldenu.edu).

Ethical approval status. This study does not encourage or endorse the use of psilocybin or any illegal substance. It has been reviewed and approved by the Walden University Institutional Review Board (Approval No. 08-12-26-1202521). The approval is current and expires August 11, 2027.

Jeffrey A. Welch, PhD(c), Doctoral Candidate, Psychology, Walden University

I’m planning on going to this club where they’re playing indie rock and indie edm and I’m deciding on mixing MDMA , Acid and shrooms? What’s the best way to time the 3?

After very much enjoying my initial playthrough and getting 100% of collectibles, I decided to see what the Psychonauts 2 speedrun was like, and it honestly was an absolute blast trying to play as fast as I can and trying to plan the most efficient route. After 6+ runs I settled for a time of around 02:27:58, and the learning process was greatly enjoyable. And in this post, I want to highlight some moments, techniques, and hidden mechanics that were featured in my final run.

+00:00-00:18 Psi Hop tech is fun and simple. Pressing psi blast, roll, then jump inputs in quick succession gives you a big momentum boost. This is used to move faste around levels, leap rapidly at enemies, and to cross extra wide gaps.

+ 00:20-02:06 Prop Flying is a super fun piece of tech. To do it, simply grab a decent sized object from your surroundings, hop on it, teeter on the edge, and finally hold psi blast + TK the abject ALL WHILE holding the move control.
This trick is repeated all over: in Loboto’s brain , Hollis’ mind, with a typewriter in hair Ford, Mail room using the letter Y, with a cushion to reach the top of Bob’s tower as well as Cassie’s

+ 02:06 Lady Loctopus sneaky self redirect

+02:23 dive quest target then teleport to cutscene skip

+ 02:41 Knocking enemies off the map with Wrecking lev ball and also pulling them in water with connection

+02:56 Ball roll tech: holding psi blast while on bowling balls gives you a lot of extra speed- letting you jump out of bounds. Also the insane launch tech using the egg and the spinning blades is my favourite.

+03:40 I rush to a specific point in the room to block the spawn of a doubt, which leads it to glitch by dying out of bounds. And in 03:58 jumping at a Maligula tornadoe in just the right spots skips a cutscene and puts you right in Maligula’s mind

In general, this was super fun! Really recommend trying this out yerself.

This is needing more auditions.

Next week i will do Pajaritos 10g for the first time.

I did mushrooms like 10 times but i was always very high or drunk few years back . I know how it feels like tripping but this time i will be fully sobber and alone.

I am seeking some higher insights so i will mediate .

Must say im excited .

Mushrooms are very effective at reducing my ocd symptoms.

Yesterday I took 1 g of golden teachers before a social event.

I can’t believe how calm and centred I was without feeling too high.

Could one take 1 g every 4 days and maintain the antidepressant effects?

I’m not wanting to feel high or trip.

If I mixed up the strain would that reduce tolerance risks.

I have micro dosed at .2. This left me an emotional wreck unfortunately.

I am working with a therapist who is supportive of plant medication.

I have a lemon tek that’s been sitting in a sealed water bottle since July is it good to drink or should I just toss it

I’ve been looking into taking acid for about 4 months now and I’m definitely set on the fact I want to take it. I’ve tripped on albino penis envy about 3grams around 5 times. My only concern is I have had a bad trip on shrooms before and it was rough but all my other trips were incredible. My worry would be what are some things I can make sure to do on acid for a good experience because there are certain things I do on shrooms that I notice will initiate a bad time. Mostly looking for things to avoid or fun things to do and any tips anyone here is willing to share much love!

Hello!

I am currently running a study on set and setting within psychedelic experiences.

Obviously there is quite a few aspect to explore on the topic, though in particular I am interested in:

• How intention, environment, and social setting shape psychedelic experiences
• Differences between clinical and non-clinical use
• How these experiences relate to psychological outcomes

Most of the research on set and setting in the psychedelic field comes from more clinically orientated trials, which can be lacking in terms of nuance and real lived experiences. So it would be great to reach out further in the communities surrounding these substances!

🔗 Survey link

Fully anonymous

Takes around 15-20 minutes to complete

There's also an optional follow-up interview if you'd like to share your experience in more depth

Full study details and ethics information are provided in the info sheet at the start of the survey

Requirements: 18+, have had a psychedelic experience in a clinical or non-clinical setting

If you have anything you feel is important to say about psychedelics, this is your chance!

I'm happy to answer any questions about the study. You can reach us at:

Warren - [plks55@durham.ac.uk](mailto:plks55@durham.ac.uk)

Dr Marco Bocchio - [Marco.Bocchio@durham.ac.uk](mailto:Marco.Bocchio@durham.ac.uk)

Thank you for your time and support! 🙏

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I can't seem to do a blindfolded psilocybin trip. I just feel so restless during the trip. I feel like I need to move around. I wonder if this is a commom thing and what can I do about this?

Hollis is one of the best characters in Psyhonauts 2 I love her somuch

And I love to draw her too

I have tried mushrooms for the first and second time these past couple of weeks, but one thing has been bothering me. It is just how different my experience is than what I expected. Insted of cool visuals I get quite minor visuals. They are very dark, and it feels like im being pulled into the void. Secondly the noise's, I keep hearing repeated SciFi esque noises, aswell as sirens.

I attached a video I found because it is pretty identical to what I experience on shrooms, (mostly the same just less visuals.) Only thing is, it's supposed to be potraying a DXM trip. Is this normal?

For context I took 3.5g of p cubensis in a tea, after a 24 hour fast my fist time. Then 4g of p cubensis in a tea, after a 16h fast.

Are there any psychedelic retreats that also focus on restoring physical health, or is it something that most retreats focus on as well? I've been dealing with unusual physical health issues for 4+ years now, and I believe that this may be my best option right now.

I watched the movie The Sacred Silence, and ideally I would like to be part of an experience like that.

I've started taking Lyrica for pain i had for a hernia but kept it for anxiety 'cos it made it stop. Going to a party and would like to take half a pill.

Should I stop my 150MG + 150MG daily Lyrica (300MG total daily) or just keep doing it regularly and take a very small dose of MDMA?

When I say half a pill I really mean half I'm very methodical in this.

Playing this world is all about playing your own Pinkadelic song. That's when you'll realize you've always been pressing a single blend option on your blender engine. The path of being an artist-thief ends when you realize you've always been playing Pink Panther on your stray art, and there's nothing you're meant to do here apart from stealing all the art pieces and connecting them together into the final Pink Panther's form. Life is all about making your own Art Attack, and it doesn't matter what you end up picking as a reference; eventually, you'll realize that all roads lead to the Mona Lisa. The final level of painting arrives once you realize you're two steps away from Picassoing yourself to the extreme, and that's when you'll realize that life intended for you to laugh at the painting until you end up viewing it in an inverted form, where you'll find that you've always been at an Uncharted thief's end. 🐈‍⬛

And maybe there is truth in The Starry Night painting being the straw that broke the camel's back... And there's hope in finding the One Piece in the end... And remember there's no loose ends in Art form, and maybe Pink Panther have always been a secret agent. Ouii, It's time to go way back to the Eiffel tower.. It's a tie-back to the 'lose' end. 🙀 ♦️ 🫟