Complete first-time preparation checklist: everything you should have done before you dose
456 replies · First Time
Creating this thread as a resource. First-time experiences go best with preparation. I want to compile a comprehensive but not overwhelming checklist of what someone should have in place before their first session.
Environment checklist: safe, private space. You won't need to leave for 6-8 hours. Phone on DND except for your designated check-in person. Comfortable place to lie down. Blanket. Water. A bucket (for nausea). Music you've prepared in advance. Pen and paper.
Mental preparation: set an intention, even a simple one. Know that if difficult emotions arise, they are moving through, not stuck. Know that it ends. Know that you can be in the experience without needing to manage it. Have someone who knows you've taken it and can be reached if needed.
Physical: 4-6 hour fast before dosing (reduces nausea significantly). No cannabis day-of (until after the peak, if at all). No other substances. Check interactions with any medications you're on. Don't plan anything important for the next day — give yourself a reset day.
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