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Trypto-Fan
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Tips on tripping alone?
#21571685 - 04/20/15 01:06 PM (9 years, 30 days ago) |
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So I'll probably be giving it a go this week.
Truth is I'm a little anxious, In the 15 or so times I've tripped, all have been with other people, and the majority of these, we've had a trip sitter.
Whilst I'll admit, in retrospect, we've never 'needed' a trip sitter in these experiences, I think it's the whole reassuring factor that helps, that there's a sober person there just in case anything did go wrong, or anyone freaked.
The thing that has put me off is reading many trip reports on erowid, and all the potential bad things that have happened to other people; People freaking out, people getting delusional, forgetting they're even on a drug, ending up in the hospital, or worse. Shit like that.
Now I've never felt out of control, but I know how intense things can get, and my worry here is that I've always had other people as a distraction, or 'grounding' to reality, and without this, these bad trips I read about seem perhaps more likely?
So any tips?
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nwalker248
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: Trypto-Fan]
#21571729 - 04/20/15 01:16 PM (9 years, 30 days ago) |
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If you've tripped ~15 times, you really have nothing to worry about. It's no different really, just without any company. Honestly, I've tripped way more times solo than with others, and as long as you're in a good mindstate, then you're no likely to go downhill than with others.
The one thing that I would advise is to have things to keep yourself entertained. Tripping for 10+ hours often just sitting in a room can get a little boring sometimes, especially as you begin to come down slightly. Bring some triptoys, get lots of nice music (enough for the whole trip), have some things to watch if you wish. I like to bring a pack of card as it gives me something to focus on and bring me back to reality a little bit when needed.
Best of luck
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thewanderer25
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: nwalker248]
#21571781 - 04/20/15 01:29 PM (9 years, 30 days ago) |
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man you just got to be relaxed i never trip with anybody if i don't have to its actually more fun to be by yourself honestly if you want to get crazy go to a sensory deprivation tank they have them in most states its introspective as fuck and supper crazy ive never done it on anything but weed but that was still crazy i could here voices and feel arms on me look it up its crazy trippy (only on drugs though)
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ShadeOfDeepPurple


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I'm always feeling super self conscious tripping around others that "I'm acting crazy". I feel much more comfortable on solo trips. Lived on the third story of my apartment building when I was taking a lot of acid alone and never "flew".
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Bigfeely123
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Some tips I can give you.
-Never underestimate dosage. 4 grams of mushrooms isn't just the effects of 2 grams multiplied by 2. So, it's not like if you feel really happy & good on 2 grams then you'll feel two times as happy & good. New effects will come on with higher doses.
-Try to trip somewhere where if you do happen to have a bad trip you aren't going to freak out everyone in your apartment/house/whatever.
-If you don't know the strength of the mushrooms you have do not start off with the same dosage as you usually would from a different batch you bought. So if you took 3.5 grams of other mushrooms you got in the past do not start off with 3.5 grams of these mushrooms. Potency varies greatly due to many different factors: how they were grown, storage of the mushrooms themselves, how old the mushrooms are and so on.
-Start with a small dose, you can always work your way up if you want to. 1.5 grams to 2 grams would be a safe dose.
-Do not underestimate a 'bad trip' & how seriously it could effect someone.
-I know this sounds kind of cheezy but seriously "keep the good vibes going". A trip can take a turn for the worse if you find yourself with nothing to do & just sitting there with your thoughts running wild in your head. Try to have movies, CD's, or whatever you plan on doing nearby.
Have a good night man.
Edited by Bigfeely123 (04/22/15 09:37 AM)
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Gottaloveacid
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I tend to get bored, or really ansty. Like I will have to find something to do but everything is too difficult while tripping, so boredom sets in and I resort to listening to music. I also tend to get a little paranoid when listening like someone is at the door or the phone is ringing. The effects of LSD can be quite strong so you may not notice those things while listening to music alone, so you start to freak out and have auditory hallucinations. The best thing to do is just relax and maybe smoke some weed.
Some solo trips I did nothing but lay in bed and listen to some music. The visuals you get from music are extremely beautiful, especially on the higher doses. On top of that, the music sounds so perfectly pitched and you can feel it flow like an eletric guitar string connected to your body. It is like electricity.
All of those make music solo trips really anxiety free and incredible.
I find walking in nature is really fun too, like set up a picnic or some snacks and water and go for a walk into the forests. Really beautiful stuff. Watching the sunset is beautiful, but I have found my favorite thing to do on LSD is look at the stars. I live in a place with very clear skies in Colorado, so the stars are very vibrant when there are no clouds. I just set up a campfire and lay back and watch the stars. They all seem to communicate with each other and create intense visual arrays.
-Remember that it is just a drug!!! If you start to feel overwhelmed or whatever, just listen to some music! It does wonders for fulling you out of a bad trip solo.
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Buck513

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90% of my trips I've been alone. My advice is just relax, don't let any bad vibes on TV or anything get you down. Just remember it'll all be over soon, never get the urge to "abort" the trip if you get scared. Embrace the trip, no matter what.
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el8tch
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: Buck513]
#21574222 - 04/21/15 02:46 AM (9 years, 30 days ago) |
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Buck513 said: Embrace the trip, no matter what.

You'll go much further alone than you would with others. Lie down, close your eyes and GO!
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Ulyssies
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: Trypto-Fan]
#21576320 - 04/21/15 01:41 PM (9 years, 29 days ago) |
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I wouldn't worry about something bad happening. Sounds like you've tripped enough times to know how you will react to things.
To combat any potential anxiety I would say have a set activity ready that will calm you down. For me I just play my favorite Flaming Lips album and am usually able to snap myself out of any anxiety. Don't think your going to trip so hard you throw yourself out a window or something. That shit doesn't happen too often and it's usually with people that have underlying issues.
That being said it's easier said than done. I was anxious my first time to trip alone too but once it got going I loved it and it's been my favorite way to trip since.
Edited by Ulyssies (04/21/15 01:43 PM)
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Sham87
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: Trypto-Fan]
#21576332 - 04/21/15 01:45 PM (9 years, 29 days ago) |
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Have music at hand
Have some weed if you can
Remind yourself it's just a drug not reality
Go with the trip, do not fight it
If you can do it try masturbating
Be as comfortable as possible
have a friend on call just in case things get hairy
Keep a notebook or sketchpad handy, you may want to jot down some thoughts or drawings
Music
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Buck513

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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: Sham87]
#21576446 - 04/21/15 02:22 PM (9 years, 29 days ago) |
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I hate smoking weed and tripping.
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el8tch
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: Buck513]
#21578864 - 04/22/15 01:31 AM (9 years, 29 days ago) |
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Buck513 said: I hate smoking weed and tripping.
Me too. I remember hearing ol' Terry McKenna say he couldn't imagine attempting to navigate these places without cannabis...
It's never turned out good for me. Pot rarely relaxes me.. I'm always a bit "on edge" because of it.
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ApexNightmare
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: el8tch]
#21578910 - 04/22/15 02:25 AM (9 years, 29 days ago) |
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OP, all I have to say is you've never really tripped until you trip by yourself. If I only tripped with other people, I'd probably have stopped taking psychedelics a LONG time ago.
You are always stuck with one foot on the ground when people are around you. You'll never truly get lost until nobody is around to distract you!
Don't be scared about tripping alone. Realize that that's the only real way to trip! And have a good fucking time doing it!
Make sure your set and setting are where you want them to be and tell yourself that this is where you'll be for the next X hours. If shit gets rough, text/call someone you trust to chat with, come on here and chat, turn the lights on and collect yourself. There is a lot you can do to turn a bad trip into a good one.
Man, you don't know what you're missing!
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Elff
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solo trips are the part where the rabbit comes along on its two feet and drags you into its real bunny hole,you'll be alright
dont eat a heavy meal prior to tripping,have some water/juice around, switch off your phone,clean your space,set up a nice playlist with some nice choons,get comfy in your bed,lay down and close your eyes
oh yeah I almost forgot set up some good dim lighting in your room
good vibes all the way!
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Edited by Elff (04/22/15 05:14 AM)
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Sammysong
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: Elff]
#21579103 - 04/22/15 05:19 AM (9 years, 28 days ago) |
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Have any music you've been listening to for years? Bring it along. If you have a creative hobby e.g. drawing; bring along a sketchbook. If you enjoy reading, take a book.
Do the things you enjoy and you'll notice how fun psychedelics are.
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bigjoshman
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: Trypto-Fan]
#21579262 - 04/22/15 07:10 AM (9 years, 28 days ago) |
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The peak can be scaary alone depending on dose. Make sure you at least have distractions should things get dark.
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: bigjoshman]
#21579279 - 04/22/15 07:20 AM (9 years, 28 days ago) |
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I find trippin alone much more conforting for whatever reason. Maybe its somethen about the silence.
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Buck513

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I actually prefer it.
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el8tch
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: bigjoshman]
#21579305 - 04/22/15 07:29 AM (9 years, 28 days ago) |
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bigjoshman said: The peak can be scaary alone depending on dose. Make sure you at least have distractions should things get dark.
Or you could breath and attempt to face it. 
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Buck513 said: I actually prefer it.
Quit copying me before I even say anything, Buck.
Edited by el8tch (04/22/15 07:30 AM)
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bigjoshman
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Re: Tips on tripping alone? [Re: el8tch]
#21579413 - 04/22/15 08:09 AM (9 years, 28 days ago) |
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You definitely get more out of tripping alone though.more fun tripping with others more spiritual alone. Plus YOU pick the music.
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