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mundane
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Tips for a good trip
#14537534 - 05/30/11 07:55 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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If you want the tips, scroll; if you want my credentials, read.
Heya, fellow shroomies. You don't know me, but I've done my fair share of tripping. Once a week for the past year and more, in fact, with no plans on stopping that. More as special occasion required, less should necessity require it, but averaging that. And in all circumstances: outside, indoors, day, night, on hikes, at concerts, for entire weekends at festivals, but mostly at home.
I'm also one of Erowid's top reviewers, so I've probably read up more on this stuff than a lot of people. I'm familiar with most of it, though first-hand, mostly mushrooms with some cacti, blotter, mimosa, rue, MDMA, DXM (don't underestimate it), and lots and lots of weed.
I've used psychedelics therapeutically and recreationally and feel I've benefited from both. I also know a fair share about meditation and the mindsets that can be reached using either.
I really love tripping and I want you to, as well. I want you to have a great time, spread the news, and help dispel the myths. I also don't want you doing anything stupid that could get tripping out of the greyish area it is now and put it firmly in the black.
If you trip a lot, cool. You've got a handle on things already, probably. These tips are mainly for those who haven't tripped yet, or who only do it once-in-a-while and want to make it exceptional. Hope someone out there benefits.
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My tips for a great trip (no particular order):
1. DON'T DRIVE!!! DON'T ENDANGER ANY OTHER PEOPLE!!!
2. Do your research! The fact that you're reading this is cool. Not because I'm awesome, but because it means you're looking into it. Don't just go by what a friend of a guy might've said. There's a whole lot of information out there. This site's a great wealth of information: use the search! Erowid's another great source. I'd recommend knowing what you're getting into, personally.
3. Be comfortable. Wear comfortable clothes. Don't be in a situation that you won't feel completely comfortable in. Don't have people around that you aren't totally comfortable with.
4. Do it when you're already in a good mood.
5. Have a sober sitter. I'm a loner, so I'm also pro solitary tripping. It's all about what you're comfortable with. However, if it's your first time, you might want to have someone there you can trust to remind you of the way things actually are when you're seeing them quite differently.
**Sober sitters/non-trippers** Do NOT fuck with trippers! It is a very cruel thing to do to a person, will ruin his trip, and might end up doing some psychological damage. These are somewhat fragile mindsets we're dealing with here, and they ought to be treated that way.
6. Have a clear mind and a free day. Get all of your stuff done before you start. You don't want anything looming in the future that you'll have to take care of. Makes things less enjoyable and could make you anxious.
7. Clean up beforehand. If you want to spend the whole day watching CEVs, this won't matter as much. But if you're going to be looking around, tripping on the sights, watching at a bunch of trash and filth is a good way to set your head wrong.
8. Have a playlist ready with your favorite music. Know that you could be paying more attention to the lyrics, so you might want to know what they are beforehand.
9. Don't call unwanted attention to yourself. If you're around mixed company and unsure of how to behave, just look at how other people are behaving and do that. You might want to limit interactions altogether. I personally find speaking with people can be a bit difficult, as I think one thing and say another.
10. Don't eat too much beforehand. Something light a few hours beforehand has never done me wrong, but you'll want a fairly empty stomach for best results.
11. Close your eyes and take a few moments (doesn't have to be long) and concentrate on your breathing. Just feel the breath going through you and watch whatever's happening behind your closed eyes.
12. Do it on a cloudy day, if you can. Put on some sunglasses and watch the clouds for a while.
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More specifically, for shrooms:
I like getting to +++, which means I normally take 2.5 - 3 grams (110 lightweight that I am). I also smoke pot throughout, but I don't know about what you can do.
I like taking 2/3 of the dose at once, then the other 1/3 2-3 hours in. I find it extends the trip a bit, seven to eight hours as opposed to five or six. I might not reach as high a peak, but I have fun for longer. It's up to you.
If taking less than 2 grams, I recommend soaking it in cranberry juice for a couple of hours. Cranberry because lemon burns on the way down. 100%, not from concentrate. Either powder the shrooms or soak them whole, pull them out, and eat them with something (drinking the juice to wash it all down). I find leaving them whole and eating them with the drink extends things a bit, time-wise.
Syrian rue's an okay extender, too, but you need to research MAOIs before you start taking it. It makes me nauseous, personally, when shrooms do not themselves.
I don't like the taste of mushrooms, so I usually powderize them and add them to peanut butter. You can add them to whatever you want to, but just don't eat too much of whatever it is. They can be a bit chewy, so powderizing can be helpful. Any decent coffee grinder will do.
Feel free to add more or ask any questions.
Have a great trip!
Edited by mundane (06/18/11 05:24 PM)
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argg
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: mundane] 3
#14537598 - 05/30/11 08:09 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I thought this was going to be about animal health.
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: mundane]
#14537606 - 05/30/11 08:11 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Do you know a good way to powderize without a coffee grinder?
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mundane
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No coffee grinder would depend on how dry your shrooms are. Mortar and pestle would be best, putting them in a bag and hammering would probably work alright. I've torn them into smaller bits by hand when nothing was available, and it worked alright. Not down to powder, but more manageable.
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: argg]
#14539649 - 05/31/11 07:43 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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argg said: I thought this was going to be about animal health.
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mundane
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I work with dogs, so you could ask me about them. Don't know why I would've posted that in the "psychedelic experience" forum, though :P.
Animal tip? If you have a pet, hang out with it and run your fingers through its fur (assuming it has that).
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: mundane]
#14539824 - 05/31/11 08:55 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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that tip made me laugh ha
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13. Make a good mental note of the time of ingestion. This is something I like doing, so that if or when I start to get too far out there, I can remind myself that in another four hours (or however long depending on the substance used) I'll be back to my normal reality. This is especially helpful when undergoing intense high-dose trips where it becomes difficult to grasp reality.
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Quote:
the free thinker said: 13. Make a good mental note of the time of ingestion. This is something I like doing, so that if or when I start to get too far out there, I can remind myself that in another four hours (or however long depending on the substance used) I'll be back to my normal reality. This is especially helpful when undergoing intense high-dose trips where it becomes difficult to grasp reality.
A good suggestion. But on a truly high dose trip, you're not really gonna remember that you're gonna come down in x hours or that you're on drugs or what significance time carries or the time of ingestion or...
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^ True. When you're completely destroyed, you're not going to remember. I've had some unbelievably intense trips on 2C-E, DPT, and DMT where I had little knowledge of the fact that I had taken a drug, or at what time of day.
But, you can still have a trip that would be considered a high dose trip (5g shrooms for example, or 3-5 hits of strong acid) and be able to keep these thoughts in mind. Up to a certain point of course.
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Whoa, a "how to have a good trip" thread! I've never seen one of these before! This one must be the best one possible!
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Good advice
Don't redose.... Pick something... Pre measure.... Stick to that...
Don't freak out if you hear sirens. They are not out after you.
Don't freak out if Mormons come to the door. Just answer the door naked.
Make some tea before tripping. Drink it and water... Try not to dehydrate
Do not cook, use sharp knives, repair things, run the garbage disposal or go hunting during your trip
Get some frozen popsicles
Becareful with alcohol. I do not feel the effects while tripping, but will the next day i will if i drink too much. Get some low alcohol beer to drink...
Relax.... You will come back from where you go
If things start to head south... Try a change, music, visuals, outside/inside...
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: HarryL]
#14541424 - 05/31/11 04:06 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Nice list This really will help me for when I first trip.
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mundane
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: kess]
#14542679 - 05/31/11 08:55 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Cool additions!
Also, if things get too weird for you, just remind yourself that you've taken something that will wear off eventually. I found this very helpful during my first few trips, especially during the come-up.
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: HarryL]
#14628674 - 06/17/11 03:00 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Quote:
HarryL said: Good advice
Don't redose.... Pick something... Pre measure.... Stick to that...
Don't freak out if you hear sirens. They are not out after you.
Don't freak out if Mormons come to the door. Just answer the door naked.
Make some tea before tripping. Drink it and water... Try not to dehydrate
Do not cook, use sharp knives, repair things, run the garbage disposal or go hunting during your trip
Get some frozen popsicles
Becareful with alcohol. I do not feel the effects while tripping, but will the next day i will if i drink too much. Get some low alcohol beer to drink...
Relax.... You will come back from where you go
If things start to head south... Try a change, music, visuals, outside/inside...
everytime i see they got someone pulled over im like damn look at the pretty lights but once they are behind you its more like damn eat the stash and look at the pretty lights
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: chal420]
#14628685 - 06/17/11 03:02 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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tip 14 get some pretty lights glow sticks or anything that changes colors it brings the vibe out in the room
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: chal420]
#14628936 - 06/17/11 04:00 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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chal420 said: tip 14 get some pretty lights glow sticks or anything that changes colors it brings the vibe out in the room
Lava lamp ftw!!!
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mundane
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: gornyhuy]
#14629090 - 06/17/11 04:36 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I like using the underside of a CD. Lie down with one eye right next to the colors and the other looking at the room. Soon the whole room is swirling color. Awesome.
Candle flames are also great.
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Re: Tips from a vet [Re: mundane]
#14629128 - 06/17/11 04:45 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Bring a notebook to right down all your cool inspiring ideas and a camera to have fun taking pictures of cool stuff whilst tripping! Best done out in nature
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TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE!!!!!
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