The Four-step Beginners Guide to a Positive Psychedelic Journey

Janet Ashforth
7 min readMay 27, 2020

Because no one likes a bad trip.

Visual imagery is part of the psychedelic experience.

Psychedelics are having a Cover-girl moment. Hallucinogenic drugs have always been popular, but an increased interest in their medical efficacy for the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental diseases, has reinvigorated a renewed interest in the research of these miraculous medicines.

If you’re new to hallucinogens like psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, DMT, and Ayahuasca, one thing might be holding you back. And it’s probably not the legalities of these powerful substances; it’s your fear of a bad trip.

And no one would blame you. If you read about a scary psychedelic journey, it can be enough to keep you from trying hallucinogens because it sounds so damn horrifying. But never fear, there are steps you can take to ensure you have a positive experience.

Did You Know?

Psychedelics (serotonergic hallucinogens) are powerful psychoactive substances. They alter your perception and mood and affect a whole plethora of your cognitive processes. According to research, they’re generally considered physiologically safe and won’t cause you to become dependent or addicted.

Their origin predates written history; early cultures used them in numerous cultural and…

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Janet Ashforth

Health and Wellness Author, Psychedelics Guru, Anti-aging Specialist