MDMA, MDA, amphetamines, and various research chemicals (RC empathogens) like 2C-B all affect serotonin levels significantly. Scientists, knowledgeable members of the Bluelight community, and hopefully some medical professionals have explored the impact of these substances. When serotonin is released, it triggers a cascade, including dopamine. In theory, when dopamine receptors occupy serotonin sites, oxidative stress can occur even before this transition, potentially contributing to various effects. Consuming a substantial amount of vitamin C, particularly liposomal ascorbic acid in gram quantities, can potentially improve the afterglow and mitigate the comedown, possibly reducing light anhedonia.
It's essential to note that these effects may only apply when these substances are used very sparingly, such as once a month or better yet, once a year. The magic can quickly vanish when consumed these substances daily. I can speak from my experience about seven years ago.
sorry for BUMP! and my Hillbilly science.
However, the original topic was about the perception of spiders and reading through some unverified scientific claims. I apologize for my tendency to ramble; it's something I struggle with.
During a withdrawal, I also experienced something similar with GHB. Potassium levels seemed to play a role, as everything took on a pink or purple hue with a strange depth perception. After a few days of withdrawal, I remember being given only 5mg of diazepam three times a day. I realized that even then, I had some knowledge of psychopharmaceuticals. I sat outside on a lower balcony, and it felt like the world had turned up its sharpness or saturation, with the grass, my ex-wife, and my mom's hair appearing to move. I couldn't help but talk about it, but the diazepam seemed ineffective, and I eventually became depressed. I reached out, asking my mom if I could see something on her hair, and she allowed it, thinking it was some form of spiritual healing.
It marked my journey out of the woods and the beginning of my struggle with benzodiazepines.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/wps.21056 it's unlinking sorry have 28 tabs opened
Doctors here still predominantly rely on public healthcare, which is slowly transitioning towards a more private model. This led me to be prescribed various medications, with doctors trying to convince me that it was the solution, not mirtazapine, venlafaxine, trazodone, amisulpride, or any of the SSRIs. I couldn't see the benefit of SSRIs, considering the extensive literature and the experiences of people on medications like Brintellix (vortioxetine) and Seroxat (paroxetine), with their challenging withdrawal symptoms when there are alternative medications awaiting approval.