The Power of Suggestion

[Phungushead]

Under the influence of several drugs, but especially psychedelics, my lab rats have experienced a very strong power of suggestion which led to having to fight compulsions to do some very stupid/dangerous/illogical (but also positive as well) things. Once brought into the mind, these simple whims become thought loops, obsessed over and becoming a battle of willpower.

For example, many years ago, a couple of the lab rats were tripping on mushrooms and decided to cut up some limes and lemons (they absolutely adore the taste of citrus fruits on psychedelics). For some reason, they began to ponder what would happen if they "accidently" cut themself - what would blood look like tripping? The power of suggestion was strong, and they had to walk away and do without their precious fruits that trip. From that point on, cutting up food was done before dosing, and the lab rats stay away from sharp objects because that initial memory stuck and exposure spun their minds into those loops...

Luckily the voice of reason always speaks up, and my lab rats are able to resist and overcome the potentially dangerous temptations...

But anyway, the point SWIM is trying to make is when you take high suggestability on psychedelic drugs combined with all the stupid drug myths, horror stories, etc. that everyone is exposed to all the time... perhaps throw a new tripper or someone inexperienced into the mix... just seems like a disaster waiting to happen.

Anyway, has SWIY ever experienced a strong power of suggestion while on drugs? SWIM would be interested to hear experiences.

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Interesting topic- comprehensive introduction.