Yes, sometimes the biggest hurdle with mushrooms is simply knowing that yes, you can!!! Even when you stick to all the easy mushrooms, there's a lot you can play with safely - just only try one new one at a time in case you have a sensitivity to one. Also, you can't hurt yourself simply handling mushrooms - just don't put it in your mouth until you know what you have... I will often "tickle" a mushroom to find out what is underneath - does it have gills or pores or teeth?

Do try to find a book for your area though - mushrooms change from region to region.