Find someone who likes them, but is generally not too eager to speak about it - these are usually quite knowledgable but also realise the implications of social agenda coming with the use. I would be wary of anyone who is too much of a hippie, in a way. Ask the person of the implications: anyone who’s _just_ positive about the effects is probably a liar.

Find a nice time: for example, leave one-two days after your week-long vacation for a trip. You’ll have a clear mind and will be well-rested, so nothing to remind of a possibly stressful job.

Trip with the person from the first paragraph. One thing that I find is way more highlighted in people who are fond of psychedelics is knowing that people change when they trip and they expect that. So should be not many questions asked.

I would say approach the setting the way you would approach your therapist: personal stuff should remain in Vegas; and it will be a better trip if you can expose yourself.

Also the most imprtant part: don’t expect to feel “better”. It’s a two-sided experience, where it may swing you towards both depressing and incredibly positive. You learn how to manage that, but one thing that psychedelics are not is an escape.