Opinions - Want to try LSD, but apprehensive.

[ohsofrosty]

Hey guys. I'm sure you guys probly get people in here asking this question alot, but I don't know where else to go for info & I'm tired of hearing what my friends around here in the sooner state have to say...


I've been thinking about trying acid for a while, but I'm kind of scared. I just don't know how intense it will be & I have several concerns.


I've tripped BALLS on shrooms several times...last time I had NO concept whatsoever of the real world. I mean, walls were moving in & out, patterns & colors were swirling & melting beautifully, & I think I was hearing voices. It wasSO cool!At my peak we were in a hottub with some jets on...for a couple of seconds it felt like either the bubbles were thousands of hands grabbing me or eating me, but as soon asI reminded myself that it was just the trip & these were just bubbles, those unpleasant feelings went away & I enjoyed peaking for several hours. It was the trip/time of my life & I lOVED it!


I was thinking that from that experience that I probly have a strong enough mind to try acid, I was just wondering a couple of things...


1) I was in a car wreck back in August where I hit a concrete wall going 60. I've done quite a bit of weed, shrooms, alcohol, & some downers since then & never had a drug-induced flashback. The only flashbacks I have are when I soberly sit down & think/talk about the wreck. Then the images come & I scream & have had a couple of panic attacks, but all this while totally sober. I was wondering if tripping acid would make me have flashbacks of the wreck. I know to put yourself in a friendly environment with sitters to take care of you & this will minimize chances of a bad trip, but I was just wondering if anyone had experience with this type of story.


2) If you do acid & are tripping WAY too hard, freaked out, & need to come down, is there any kind of antidote or anything to take/drink/ect. that will help you come back to reality? I think I've read something about this before, but can't find it when I tried searching.


Thanks for any comments.

[ohsofrosty]

Also, & I've read this before, but my friend from around here advised against it...


Would it maybe be wise to try doing half a hit & see how I react to that? I'm just not sure cuz most of the people on this forum as well as people who can get cid around here say it's not nearly as powerful as it was back in the day & they usually do at least 2 hits & don't trip that hard. NEway, thanks!

[fishinabottle]

You are still traumatized by your accident. You should first overcome this trauma - preferably with professional help before trying LSD.

Yes, chances are good that the trauma will come up with LSD.

Valium and the like kill a LAS trip is said.

/fiah

[Hyperreal]

I really don't think tripping on acid is a good idea if you're subject to panic attacks. Half a hit should be fine. Alcohol (2 drinks or so) should help smooth things out. It's said that something like1500mg of niacin (vitamin B3) along witha lot of water can terminate an acid trip. Or else you can just take sleeping pills to knock you out.


Probably a better drug for you would be ecstasy ; it can work wonders for post-traumatic stress disorder.

[bubaloo]

Here is some info on Lsd, xtc and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Thorozine can also terminate an acid trip, im not too sure on the dosage though.
A couple of beers has bought me out of a mushroom trip before (which was annoying)

[Solidly-here]

Map out your Acid trip.


If you feel unsure about a First Trip, plan out what you would like to do.


I read a book (years before my first trip), that said to pick out music ahead of time (to create a mood you like), get some pictures you would like to look at (and know better), a book that is spiritual to you, and a friend to help get you back on the track (in case you forget why you are tripping in the first place).


While I haven't done this myself, each time I write down what I would like to think about, and why I am tripping. It sounds strange, but while I am tripping it is easy for me to get lost. Sometimes, however, it is fun getting lost. But, if I feel that I'm spending too much time thinking about something that is not helpful, I need to read what I want to do, in order to get me back-on-track.


The main thing to remember is: This feeling (sometimes seeming like craziness, because it is so intense, in a world where I usually don't feel this strongly) is just temporary ... so don't worry about it.


Good luck, at finding a deep connection with yourself.

[Nature Boy]

I seriously don't recommend taking acid if you're only 15. Chances are your mind hasn't even fully matured yet and it could be a big mistake. I'm 19 but looking back at when I was 15, I was a completely different person. I can barely even relate to being 15. The late teen years change your minds in ways that help you cope with the world. I wouldn't risk jeopardising that. Hell, even at 19, I'm probably even too young to be getting into acid but I've already started and have built up some experience. If anything stick with low doses of mushrooms for a while.

The most important things to have while going on an acid trip is comfort and education. Understand how acid works before trying it. If hallucinations become too intense your mind needs to understand that what you see is simply an illusion. I don't take acid to get lost inside my mind. It's become social at this stage because I'm used to it. The first time can be scary if you're not prepared.

Some basic tips:
- Have a good meal beforehand
- Have your venue set up with the right atmosphere/music/people just like SH said.
- If you're gonna smoke cannabis during the trip (most people do), only smoke joints and have them made up beforehand. One buddy of mine had a mild panic attack before when he was tripping because he couldn't roll and thought he was really losing it. Avoid bongs, another mate of mine almost choked himself hitting the bong while on acid.
- Although you're 15 and probably shouldn't be drinking (what the hell, I drank at 15), have some alcohol at the ready if the trip is too intense and if you want to come down more quickly.

Don't do acid if you're nervous about it. I had my doubts on my first experience because I've a history of bad concussions (yes, I used to get in lots of fights when I was younger, something I never do anymore which proves how much a person can change). I decided to put it off until I got my mind around the fact that I'd be ok.

With all those tips, all you have to do if prepare. Good luck and enjoy because it can be a beautiful experience if done right.

[fishinabottle]

- Have a good meal beforehand

Really not! A full stomach reduces the acid uptake and can cause stomach trouble. At least when your acid is good.

Don´t eat at least for six hours before taking acid.

Beer goes great with acid, better than weed, have some around.

[BrandonAA]

Xanax or valium or any benzo will abort a trip or at least take away any aniety

[Nature Boy]

Originally Posted by fishinabottle

Really not! A full stomach reduces the acid uptake and can cause stomach trouble. At least when your acid is good.

Don´t eat at least for six hours before taking acid.

Beer goes great with acid, better than weed, have some around.

I dunno about you but I always feel more comfortable doing any drug after a good meal. You don't need to worry yourself with preparing food during your trip. Maybe it's better to just have something light on the stomach but nourishing, like a few yogurts.

I never drink while tripping. It makes me come down. Pot totally increases the sensation for me when I'm peaking. To each his own I suppose.

[aMorphius]

SWIM terminated an intense acid trip once with 200 mg of Thorazine. It
worked but I couldn't remember what I was thinking from second to
second for about 5 hours. I wouldn't recomend Niacin either because it
will turn your skin red and it will itch like hell.