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 zeno.side
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 post LSD anxiety 
#16876658 - 09/19/12 09:22 PM (7 months, 28 days ago) |
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So I have been reading through the forums on this site for a couple months, and Ive finally decided to post my story and tap the wealth of knowledge and advice that Ive seen passed around here.
Back in June I tripped on LSD for the first time. I had no prior experience with psychedelics, and my only other drug experience was with weed (a couple times a week for a couple months). I am not sure of my exact dosage, but it was 2 tabs over 2 hours starting at 8pm. one tab looked pretty saturated, and the other one not so much.. so maybe a couple hundered mics.. not sure... either way.. I tripped major balls for about 15 hours.
I experienced it all. tracers, breathing walls, fractals, trips to outer space in my mind, seeing through doors (or so I thought). A patch of grass looking off my balcony that was illuminated by a street light was the most beautiful and amazing thing I think ive ever seen. the way it seemed to flow and change colors like an ocean made me start to cry at one point, I was that overwhelmed. I punched my blinds because I was angry that they would not straighten out and act proper. I used my blanket to pretend I was batman on my balcony and almost got the cops called on me for flashing.. I guess I was only wearing shorts and my "cape". I had a couple moments where I had thoughts come to my mind that I had completely fucked my brain and my life, but my tripping friend (he was on 2ci and had LOTS of experience tripping) kept bringing me back and keeping the mood light. I never got to the point that I would call a 'bad trip', but I was probably close.
In short, it blew my mind, im sure many of you can relate. however, after trying to go to sleep after coming down (my trip was close to 15 hours as previously mentioned) at about 2pm the following day I found it extremely difficult. My mind was still racing but my body was exhausted. I eventually passed out. However, since then I have had extreme cases of what I figure are anxiety attacks. I break down and have racing thoughts, my mind is all over the place. I feel like I have to get up and do somethign, anything, to get my mind off of the negative thoughts. this rarely works, and I spend days on end feeling horribly uncomfortable in my own body. My negative thoughts usually related to death, being dead, the experience of dying, etc and during these episodes I feel as if it is always right around the corner. Im hypersensitive of every physical sense im experiencing (my heart racing, a slight headache, etc) and feel like im just going to worry myself, literally, to death. I have extreme difficulty falling asleep sometimes at night, for fear that I wont wake up. The last couple of weeks I have been waking up in 'panic attack' mode in the middle of the night, and will stay awake for hours until I pass out from exhaustion.
Previous to the trip I never had any sort of anxiety, and I feel that the trip itself was about 85% enjoyment and mind bending visuals. I went to a doctor, and told him about whats going on.. and he kept saying about how I "should never do PCP again".. so he was definitely listening to everything I had to say..He prescribed me sertraline (zoloft 100mg). I am hesitant to start taking it since I feel like he didnt really listen to me in the first place.
so my question is does anyone have any sort of advice to help beat anxiety, will the zoloft help with anxiety or maybe make it worse (from any experience with it), should I visit a psychiatrist? Im sick of feeling all this worry, and just want to get back to myself... thanks for any responses in advance.
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Dest
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Re: post LSD anxiety [Re: zeno.side]
#16876776 - 09/19/12 09:46 PM (7 months, 28 days ago) |
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I feel like I have to get up and do somethign, anything, to get my mind off of the negative thoughts. this rarely works, and I spend days on end feeling horribly uncomfortable in my own body
You have to listen to your body, cardiovascular exercise is hands down what it is asking for.
Finding a creative outlet where you can go to a happy place in your mind is also such a good way to release frightening energy.
Xenocide, did you talk to your doctor about tripping on L and he told you to never take pcp again? Sounds like he wasn't listening if that is the case. Like if you got food poisoning from eating an old fish and he told you to never eat cabbages again and then prescribed you to put Bengay on your balls to add insult to injury.
Definitely do not take Zoloft without seeing a shrink first.
Edited by Dest (09/19/12 09:47 PM)
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Re: post LSD anxiety [Re: zeno.side]
#16876799 - 09/19/12 09:49 PM (7 months, 28 days ago) |
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Diet and exercise first. No alcohol or drugs for a while.
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cheevolver
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LSD is all a mindset. I could be wrong, but I tend to think these anxiety attacks are part of your psych. Tell yourself you are fine and you most likely will be. You'd be surprised what your brain can do. I used to freak on and after trips but I just got used to preparing my mind for anything and taking a no fear approach. Best of luck.
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deadmandave
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Dest had some very good advice, try walking or biking which can be very relaxing.
Also i would suggest meditating. It always helps me calm down when i start getting anxious. it is easy, focusing on your breath is all you really have to do. try and calm your mind to nothing but "breathing in, breathing out".
other thoughts will develop and thats ok, acknowledge them and then refocus on your breath again. you dont have to be sitting cross legged or closed eyes.. just be comfortable and focus on your breath.
thich nhat hanh has a lot of wisdom which you may find helpful.
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c1dh3d
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I'd also work on training yourself to identify those panic moments, and clear your mind when you get into them, literally of all thoughts. It takes some practice, but after my last experience of 10 hits it changed my outlook on my job and life in general in a negative way, I think I realized how unhappy I was with both.
So occasionally I get really intense moments of anxiety out of nowhere, and clearing my head and letting all thoughts pass through my brain for a few minutes usually calms me down.
Not recommended while driving, as driving requires some thought, unless your from Wisconsin.
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zeno.side
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Re: post LSD anxiety [Re: c1dh3d]
#16882020 - 09/20/12 08:38 PM (7 months, 27 days ago) |
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hey guys, thanks for all the responses. I really connected with that clip on meditation. I think I could really benefit from trying that.
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crkhd
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Re: post LSD anxiety [Re: Dest]
#16896200 - 09/23/12 10:41 AM (7 months, 25 days ago) |
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Dest said:
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I feel like I have to get up and do somethign, anything, to get my mind off of the negative thoughts. this rarely works, and I spend days on end feeling horribly uncomfortable in my own body
You have to listen to your body, cardiovascular exercise is hands down what it is asking for.
Finding a creative outlet where you can go to a happy place in your mind is also such a good way to release frightening energy.
Xenocide, did you talk to your doctor about tripping on L and he told you to never take pcp again? Sounds like he wasn't listening if that is the case. Like if you got food poisoning from eating an old fish and he told you to never eat cabbages again and then prescribed you to put Bengay on your balls to add insult to injury.
Definitely do not take Zoloft without seeing a shrink first.
Dead on; you need cardio, believe me.
Essentially you have a glob of stress energy stuck in your body and you need to find a way to release it. It's as simple as that, you do not need chemical assistance. Work through your inner tensions, and become totally aware of them. They will release when you shine a light on them and work out why the stress is there. And yes, there is certainly a release to this stress so do not lose heart; many of us have been in your position.
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