What is a trip report?

A trip report is a first-person written account of a psychedelic experience, typically describing the dose taken, set and setting, timeline of effects, emotional and perceptual content, and reflections afterwards. They serve as a primary means of sharing experiential knowledge within harm-reduction communities.

Why are trip reports useful for harm reduction?

Trip reports help others understand realistic expectations, dosing considerations, and potential risks before their own experiences. Reading diverse accounts can highlight warning signs, successful preparation strategies, and integration approaches that go beyond what formal research has documented.

How should I write a helpful trip report?

A useful trip report includes the substance and dose, your set (mindset and intentions), setting (environment and companions), a rough timeline, the range of effects experienced (physical, emotional, perceptual), any challenges encountered and how you managed them, and your reflections during integration.

Are trip reports scientifically reliable?

Trip reports are subjective accounts and not scientific data. Factors such as inaccurate dose measurement, variable mushroom potency, and individual differences in perception limit their generalisability. However, large collections of reports can reveal meaningful patterns that complement formal research.

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Basics

Set & Setting

Experience

Integration

Review

📋 Submission Guidelines

Be honest and detailed - Your authentic experience helps others
Protect your privacy - Don't include identifying information
No sourcing - Don't mention where you obtained substances
Focus on the experience - Describe effects, insights, and feelings
Include harm reduction - Share what went well and what you'd do differently

🍄 Basic Information

Report Title *

E.g., "First Time Solo Journey" or "Healing Old Wounds at 3.5g"

Mushroom Species *

Dosage (grams dried) *

Microdose Low Medium High Heroic

2.00g

Consumption Method

Eaten Raw

Tea

Lemon Tek

Capsules

Chocolate

Other

Your Experience Level

🌿 Set & Setting

Location Type

🏠 Home

🌲 Nature

🎵 Music Event

🏥 Therapeutic

🙏 Ceremony

📍 Other

Social Context

Solo

With Partner

Small Group

With Guide/Sitter

Your Mindset Before

Anxious Neutral Excited

7/10 - Positive

Intention for the Experience

Having a clear intention often shapes the experience

Preparation Notes

✨ The Experience

Timeline of Effects

Types of Effects Experienced

Visual changes

Geometric patterns

Enhanced colors

Euphoria

Emotional release

Deep insights

Ego dissolution

Unity experience

Time distortion

Synesthesia

Body sensations

Challenging moments

Full Experience Description *

0 words (minimum 100 recommended)

Peak Experience

Overall Experience Rating

Difficult Neutral Profound

8/10

🌱 Integration & Reflection

Key Insights or Lessons

How Did You Feel the Next Day?

Refreshed & Clear

Emotionally Open

Tired but Good

Processing/Reflective

Drained

Lasting Changes (if any)

What Would You Do Differently?

Advice for Others

Would you recommend this experience to others in similar circumstances?

Highly Recommend

Recommend with Caution

Neutral

Would Not Recommend

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