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The Sheets

Fill a sheet out ahead of time and print it — or save it as a PDF. Plans made in advance tend to hold up even when in-the-moment thinking does not.

The safety Sheet

Day-of logistics on one page: substance and testing, start and end times, who to call, if–then plans, what "handled" means, and the safety strip. If you only print one thing, this is the one.

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What

When

Time will feel wrong while it's happening. That is the substance, not a sign anything is off.

Who

Fireside Project: Call or text 62-FIRESIDE (623-473-7433) — Free, confidential support during or after a psychedelic experience (US).

If — then

  • If I want to leave the house → I don't.
  • If I want to message someone → it waits until tomorrow.
  • If I feel like I'm dying → this passes. Sit down. Call the line.

Handled

Why

Tomorrow

Safety, in six lines

  • Pressured, unsafe place, or unsure about a medication? There's no cost to pausing.
  • History of psychosis, heart condition, lithium or MAOI use? Talk to a clinician first.
  • Chest pain, seizure, unresponsive, or thoughts of self-harm? Get urgent help now.
  • Still not feeling right the next day? That's a reason to call, not to wait.
  • Fireside Project: Call or text 62-FIRESIDE (623-473-7433).
  • Full detail: bearings app, "Support & safety".