I feel like it would only be fair to write a nice little entry on the first Research Chemical I ever pursued and experienced...2c-I. 2c-I is probably one of the most popular phenethylamines that still remains unscheduled throughout most of the world. I would have to call this chemical a classic in my overall experiences with psychedelics, having found this member of the 2c-x to be one of the most agreeable compounds from Shulgin's creations, aside from its illicit cousin, 2c-B. I have used and combined this compound many times, almost always yielding positive results. Nowadays, I don't use this compound as frequently, because I am personally a much bigger fan of tryptamines. Anyways, here's some of my commentary on various dosage levels of this compound, ranging from 10-60mg typically.
10-15mg:
20-40mg:
60mg+
With this compound, please remember moderation is key. If you ignore this truth, the drug will teach you, I can almost guarantee that. I think this chemical is great for sensory enhancement. It's lack of significant qualities in the grand scheme of the what I look to attain in the psychedelic experience has led me to use this compound very sparingly. I find it to be a great introductory psychedelic, a good drug for concerts, and a good drug for social situations (all of which demand conservative use). I still enjoy this compound, though I am very picky about when I decide to use it. One great attribute of this compound though, is how great it combines with other psychedelics, empathogens, and dissocatives. My top 5 combinations with this compound are:
1. 2c-I + Ketamine:
This combination has a great synergy to it. Adding ketamine to the mix greatly enhances my headspace in terms of psychedelia, as well as masks the physical side effects of 2c-I. I would greatly recommend everyone try this combo one day, given you like both drugs on their own already.
2. 2c-I + MDMA:
Really softens the physical tax of the 2c-I, as well as boosts the tactile sensations and overall euphoria of the compound. Very exquisite combo for concerts, raves, or group experiences.
3. 2c-I + 2c-E:
I am not really a fan of 2c-E by itself. I find the compound interesting, but less euphoric and more uncomfortabally stimulating. The proper ratio (which for me is 15mg of 2c-e and 10mg of 2c-I) really offers incredible synergy, and gives me the visual/auditory effects of 2c-E, with the comfortable euphoria and stimulation of low doses of 2c-I
4. 2c-I + Cocaine:
Very euphoric, eliminating my typical sense of discomfort that I get from 2c-I. Very good for social situations, and takes away some of the bite of Cocaine.
5. 2c-I + LSD:
Very interesting combo, though not necessarily better than each of the chemicals on their own. In defnitely lends to the headspace of 2c-I by itself, but I love LSD too much to dirty it with anything most of the time. 2c-B and LSD however, is a wonderful combination. But 2c-B is more friendly to the body and mind than 2c-I. Definitely an interesting combo, nonetheless.
Please take into consideration that every person is different, and that these combos may not be as enjoyable to others. And also remember to get to know any two compounds before you decide to mix them, because they will often potentiate eachother to some extent, demanding proper dose ratios.
Welp, that's my experience with this compound! Hope you all got something out of it!!!
10-15mg:
This range of 2c-I is probably my favorite dosage to use with this particular compound. It is able to fulfill my desire for sensory amplification, without riding my body to hard, or interrupting my normal daily routine too heavily. Though the visual, auditory, tactile and mental effects definitely become more prominent at dosages 20mg+, I find this dose the perfect medium for situations such as concerts, or tripping with larger groups of people. It offers a less intrusive, pleasant stimulation, and overall keaner perception. Colours become brighter, and features become more pronounced. Music becomes more enjoyable, and more enticing. I also notice nice patterning in my visual field, and become more creatively explorative. Despite all of this enhancement of stimuli, I still find myself to become immersed in conversation, with a smile usually glued to my face.
20-40mg:
- Still fairly immature in my overall growth in the sense of my views of the psychedelic experience, I found this dosage range to be my favorite upon first discovering this chemical. The visuals become much more intriguing, with long tracers, more movement and manipulation in my visual field. There is a more euphoric push, with more giggling, and a sense of contentment. The negative effects I have noticed in this dosage response, is more difficulty interpretting social situations, often stumbling on my words a little bit more, and having trouble properly digesting the context of dialogue from my friends. I also notice more physical discomfort, with stiffness and muscle tension plaguing the experience moreso. Most of this can be remedied with alcohol or benzo's though. Since there is no vast mental headspace with this compound, I don't really find adding these other substances to muddy up the trip. In fact, I get more enjoyment when adding alcohol (especially) to the mix, because it lowers my inhibitions enough to enhance the euphoria and stimulation of the compound, and relaxes me physically.
60mg+
This particular dosage is where I feel like this drug ruins itself. If you have a day or so to fully recover from the experience, it can be enjoyable, but it becomes taxing enough on the body for it to really seem worth it. The visual activity is unavoidable at this point, with manipulation, tracing, and fractalization becoming a prominent part of the visual field. Overall, I wouldn't recommend anyone avoid dosing this high, but it's just personally not enjoyable enough for me to do on any sort of regular basis. I've also noticed that when you pass 40mg, social situations become fairly franic. In group trip settings, I've noticed there's always going to be one person in the group who will not respond well to the intensity of this drug above 40mg. This always creates a sense of insecurity and unease upon the whole group. At this dosage range, the physical side effects are unable to be remedied in my experience. Drinking does nothing but contribute to the sense of uncomfortability, in my experience. Overall, it can be worth it, but as I said, I personally don't really enjoy this compound much anymore because of dosing in this range in great frequency.
With this compound, please remember moderation is key. If you ignore this truth, the drug will teach you, I can almost guarantee that. I think this chemical is great for sensory enhancement. It's lack of significant qualities in the grand scheme of the what I look to attain in the psychedelic experience has led me to use this compound very sparingly. I find it to be a great introductory psychedelic, a good drug for concerts, and a good drug for social situations (all of which demand conservative use). I still enjoy this compound, though I am very picky about when I decide to use it. One great attribute of this compound though, is how great it combines with other psychedelics, empathogens, and dissocatives. My top 5 combinations with this compound are:
1. 2c-I + Ketamine:
This combination has a great synergy to it. Adding ketamine to the mix greatly enhances my headspace in terms of psychedelia, as well as masks the physical side effects of 2c-I. I would greatly recommend everyone try this combo one day, given you like both drugs on their own already.
2. 2c-I + MDMA:
Really softens the physical tax of the 2c-I, as well as boosts the tactile sensations and overall euphoria of the compound. Very exquisite combo for concerts, raves, or group experiences.
3. 2c-I + 2c-E:
I am not really a fan of 2c-E by itself. I find the compound interesting, but less euphoric and more uncomfortabally stimulating. The proper ratio (which for me is 15mg of 2c-e and 10mg of 2c-I) really offers incredible synergy, and gives me the visual/auditory effects of 2c-E, with the comfortable euphoria and stimulation of low doses of 2c-I
4. 2c-I + Cocaine:
Very euphoric, eliminating my typical sense of discomfort that I get from 2c-I. Very good for social situations, and takes away some of the bite of Cocaine.
5. 2c-I + LSD:
Very interesting combo, though not necessarily better than each of the chemicals on their own. In defnitely lends to the headspace of 2c-I by itself, but I love LSD too much to dirty it with anything most of the time. 2c-B and LSD however, is a wonderful combination. But 2c-B is more friendly to the body and mind than 2c-I. Definitely an interesting combo, nonetheless.
Please take into consideration that every person is different, and that these combos may not be as enjoyable to others. And also remember to get to know any two compounds before you decide to mix them, because they will often potentiate eachother to some extent, demanding proper dose ratios.
Welp, that's my experience with this compound! Hope you all got something out of it!!!
