Benjamin Ramm first took psilocybin in a controlled setting in the Netherlands in 2019. So I turned to a medicine that I knew could help reset my mind: psilocybin, or "magic" mushrooms. In April 2019, I'd had my first immersive psychedelic experience — a significant dose of psilocybin truffles, on a retreat in the Netherlands organized by the UK Psychedelic Society. For some time, I had wanted to try microdosing and felt more confident about experimenting with psilocybin after the retreat. When taking a significant dose for the first time, I think it is essential to be in the company of supportive friends or experienced facilitators who offer guidance.

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