Truffle ceremony with psilocybin

During trip level 1, the negative feelings of a serotonin depression disappear. Because the communication between the brain hemispheres changes, music will sound deeper, colours become vivid and the surroundings more tangible. During this phase, one is more open and socially engaged and open/honest. Trip level 1 occurs with microdoses as the maximum trip level. In psilocybin therapy with medium, high and heroic doses, you briefly enter trip level 1 at the beginning and return past trip level 1 again at the end of the session.

More vivid perception of colours, visual effects such as the moving and “breathing” of objects, walls, etc. With closed eyes, 2-dimensional patterns can be perceived. Due to changes in the short-term memory, the user experiences continuously distracting thought patterns, alternated with an extreme focus. The natural filter in the brain is bypassed, increasing creativity, among other things. During this phase, one may already begin to discover cross-connections. Cross-connections about, for example, why certain things happen and how you can deal with them.

Very clearly perceptible visual effects. Everything appears bent or distorted. Patterns can be seen on walls, objects, faces, etc. Mild hallucinations, such as the effect of flowing rivers in wood grain or other structures. Some sensory confusion, for example seeing sound as colour, etc. Time distorts so that everything seems to take place in the “now”. From this level onwards, it is quite possible to connect with the subconscious brain, while this is still very manageable. The subconscious may contain fears that cause stress without a person being consciously aware of it. This level is useful for combating those fears from the subconscious. Fears often originate from the past and/or the future. These fears are not real for the present and acceptance is possible during this trip level

Strong hallucinations, such as objects transforming into other objects (morphing). Perception of the ego fades; for example, objects may start talking to you or you feel contradictory things simultaneously. Some loss of reality, time becomes an incomprehensible concept. Possible experience of an out-of-body experience. Blending of stimuli from different senses. Because of the ego loss and the associated loss of self-protection, during this phase one is harsh but honest with oneself. Problems can be addressed and put into perspective. The connection to the subconscious is very high at this trip level, allowing a great deal to be learned about who someone is, while it seems as though it concerns someone else because of the ego loss.

Total loss of visual connection with reality, senses no longer work in the “normal” way. A total loss of ego. Users feel themselves merging with space, other objects or the universe. The loss of reality becomes so severe that it is difficult to explain or put into words. This level differs from the other levels in that the actual universe in which things are located ceases to exist. During this phase, it is entirely impossible for the ego to exert any control. The connection with the subconscious is now at its maximum. During trip level 5, just as with trip level 4, it is difficult to formulate words and talking therefore makes little sense. It is, as it were, a dream that cannot be influenced by yourself. This phase can provide you with insights in a way that is initially incomprehensible. Level 5 psychonauts often call the trip experience mystical, the most beautiful experience of their lives or, conversely, frightening. Control freaks in particular find it scary at first. It is not advisable to do this without experience of psychedelics.