Psychedelics and Self-Improvement: My Magic Truffle Experience

Magic mushrooms have a spotty reputation. Growing up, I remember hearing horror stories about them - how they’d have you stripping down bare and running through a field of wheat, wild, animalistic, and completely out of control. But thanks to science, we now know that’s far from the truth. Psilocybin is an incredibly therapeutic and historically misunderstood compound, and its benefits are finally getting the recognition they deserve.

Microdosing is probably more popular than ever, with companies like GO Microdose leading the charge with scientific-backed research. If you’re curious about the topic, I’d recommend checking out their blog for further reading.

As someone always looking to optimize different aspects of my life, I decided to explore the world of psilocybin myself - through magic truffles, a legal and accessible alternative to mushrooms (at least in some regions). This wasn’t about escapism or chasing hallucinations; it was about introspection, breaking mental barriers, and seeing if this lil fungi could offer real insights into my mindset, habits, and personal growth.

The Beginning

It was a sunny but chilly Saturday morning in January. My partner and I had the truffles sitting in the cupboard for a few weeks, waiting for the perfect moment. With an empty schedule, empty stomachs, and the house to ourselves, we finally decided: today was the day.

The truffles came in 18g packets, and we used the dosage calculator on the GO Microdose site to measure out our doses. I opted for a strong dose, whereas my partner went for a normal dose. My partner took 10g of Tampanensis, and I went with 18g of Atlantis truffles. Standing in the kitchen, we cupped the truffles in our hands, counted down - 3, 2, 1 - and tossed them back.

The taste? Not exactly pleasant. If I had to compare it to anything, it’d be like chewing on grass... for a long time. A very fresh, organic, greenery flavor lingered after I finally managed to chew and swallow the dose. And let me tell you - 18g sounds manageable, but once you're chomping through it, it feels like a whole lot more. I’d highly recommend having your favorite beverage ready to wash it down!

Since we had a bit of time before the effects kicked in, I ran my partner a nice, relaxing bath, and then I nipped out to the shop to grab drinks and snacks. In hindsight, that should have been done before taking the truffles… but hey, live and learn.

The Tangent Universe

At this point, once I was back from the shop they were kicking in. A strong feeling of excitement and euphoria was washing over me, I ran upstairs to check on my partner in the bath who was also feeling it coming into effect now. After running up and down the stairs a few times a slight nausea came over me, leaving me hanging by the kitchen sink just in case.

At this point, I thought it was a good idea to drink a can of full-fat Coke. It turns out that wasn't a good idea at all. The fizz built up in my stomach before firing into the sink with the power of a pressurized firehose. Thankfully, that was the worst of it, and with the truffles now starting to peak, in my mind, I had soiled the room formerly known as the kitchen and had to retreat upstairs while informing my partner the kitchen was now a no-go zone.

At this point a few hours had passed, we both went into the bedroom, drew the curtains, lit a few scented candles (don't cherry candles smell good?!), and played music in the background. Specifically, Devin Townsend - Genesis was one track I can distinctly remember resonating with me at this point. It felt like it was made for this moment. The shadows were swirling, and textures on the walls were breathing. I knew this was the peak. Closing my eyes led to intense visuals as I felt myself being transported through a range of different universes, all vastly different from the last.

This was the point when things started to get weird. Not in a bad way, but this is when my partner convinced herself that our dog was a small horse, and after that, he was the 'King of the Toads'.

I mean, he could well be with some of the looks he has, so I'm not going to disagree with that second point. There was also a sword growing in her leg, which I can't say I saw any evidence of. I certainly didn't get these sorts of effects, but it was incredibly amusing at the time. I don't think it's a long standing issue, because I believe at some point the aliens came and removed it.

It felt like he knew exactly what we were doing, but in a way that was completely unlike him - he was almost letting us know that he knew and judging us in doing so. This also was highly amusing at the time and helped fabricate the lore and backstory of his origin.

I would also highly recommend you get any snacks ready for post-ingestion. I had made a grave mistake and left all the snacks in the soiled room, the kitchen. It was a total disaster, there was no way I was getting them now. My partner thankfully saved the day and went and retrieved them. Time had flown by, and we were approaching dinner time at this point. After chowing down on what felt like some incredibly greasy hula hoops, I finally felt like I had the energy to order some food.

The 'Afterglow' Effect

Around dinner time, I’d say the main strong effects of the truffles had worn off. But there was still something lingering - a deep sense of calm and compassion. It almost felt like my partner and I had been on an adventure all day, and now we were ‘back home,’ just unwinding.

While the experience was mentally relaxing and introspective, it was also surprisingly draining - like a full-day adventure. Based on how I felt mentally, I can see how this could be beneficial medicinally however, it induced an incredibly positive mindset and balance of emotions after. That feel-good factor lasted with me for a few days after.

This feel-good factor was a mixture of better sleep, being a more patient person, and just having a greater feeling of compassion and humility in general. It made me think about and look at a lot of situations in life in a very different way. This wasn't a bad thing at all.

So Would I Recommend It?

Honestly, I’m not sure how practical it would be to do this often - it pretty much took out an entire day. But the benefits were there, and it was an insanely fun experience, especially with someone as meaningful as my partner.

For long-term benefits, I feel like microdosing is probably where it’s at. We didn’t try it this time, but after this experience, it’s definitely on my radar.

Would I recommend giving it a go? Absolutely. I’m not some hippie, nor am I a 30-something desperately clinging to my youth… (wait - oh shit, is that me?). Either way, it was an incredibly fun and entertaining day for both of us.

Have you ever considered trying psychedelics, or do you have your own experiences to share? Drop a comment below - I’d love to hear your thoughts!