I want to write this specifically for people reading before their first time, because I did everything right and it went well, and I think more people should hear what that looks like.
My Research
Three weeks of reading. I used this site’s interaction checker, verified I wasn’t on any contraindicated medications, read the plateau descriptions carefully, and chose a dose I was absolutely certain was conservative.
The Dose
120mg. At 70kg that’s 1.7mg/kg — lower end of 1st plateau. Deliberately mild. I wasn’t trying to go deep. I was trying to understand what this substance does.
What I Experienced
Onset around T+50. A gentle, pleasant warming sensation. My mood lifted noticeably. Music sounded richer. My body felt slightly heavy and relaxed. No anxiety, no disorientation, no loss of coordination beyond a slight clumsiness.
I watched a nature documentary and felt more engaged with it than usual — colors seemed more vivid, the narration felt meaningful in an unusual way.
Duration and After
Effects from about T+1:00 to T+5:30. Clean come-down. Mild pleasant afterglow the next morning.
Why This Matters
I’ve seen trip reports where someone takes 600mg their first time and has a terrifying experience they describe as traumatic. Please don’t do that. Start low. Find out how this substance interacts with YOUR body and mind at manageable doses first. The higher plateaus will still be there. There’s no rush.