advice on first time psychedelics

[impossibleisnothin]

alright so i've been wanting to experiment with psychedelic drugs for a while now but have been unsure on what exact drug to consume and when i should do so. i have used speed, mdma, coke and weed all on many occasions but i have never had a proper trip apart from a small dose of 2-cb and would like to experiment with mushrooms and lsd. i am led to believe that mushrooms are a more intense mindfuck of a trip while as lsd is a more euphoric and happy sort of a trip. would anybody recommend taking one before the other (or another substance for that matter) so i could in a way experience a trip for the first time and then gradually build up to more intense trips/substances instead of taking a heavier trip first and not being quite ready for it. or maybe i should just take a smaller amount of the drug at first so its not a harsh?. also where would be the ideal location as a few of my mates (who all have the same experiences with drugs before) would like to use psychedelics aswell. what im basically getting at is what substance/location do you guys think would be ideal for a newby to trips.
any input would be greatly appreciated guys

 

[phatass]

I've found that both shrooms and LSD in small doses get you laughing your arse off... its not so much the drug than the atmosphere, who you're going to be with (good friends, i would encourage) where you're going to go etc.

Shrooms last for a shorter amount of time thaan LSD so honestly i would advise to try shrooms before LSD but thats just imo

 

[PapaRosario]

As far as location goes, I would definitely recommend being in a place you feel extremely safe. Like 100% safe where nothing bad can happen. This should be your house or a friend's house where you are comfortable. I would not advise going outside or being around random strangers for your first time. You should only venture into this once you understand exactly what a trip is and what you think you'd be comfortable with.

Of course, I'm sure other people might tell you to go outside and that nature is really cool. I just had a bad experience my first time so I think it's always better to err on the side of caution until you're a bit more experienced with it. To be honest, you don't need a lot of visual stimulation or anything when you're tripping in order to have a good time. There's plenty of things you can do in your house with your friends to have a good time. Just listening to music or watching a movie is great.

Edit: Also, remember that your emotions drive you when you're tripping. Make sure you watch and/or listen to things that will make you feel happy.

 

[Efoj]

Both shrooms and LSD can be really happy and/or mindfuck, it will depend on your mood and where you are.

Ideal place would be an empty house where you feel safe. If there's a park/beach/etc at walking distance, even better, as you may go out if you feel like, but may go back in if something goes wrong outside.

 

[ilovecrystal]

I would say shrooms without a doubt for a first time. you dont want to be taking lsd that lasts for 12 hours. if you go bad on lsd there is hardily no comming back till its over. I went a little bad on mushrooms but then bounced back the next second. as for locations and people, i find that it better to be in a bigger group rather than two or three. Outside would be better but thats a risky one because of people invading your trip that might pop up

 

[IamMe90]

If you took a poll of experienced psychedelic users I would wager my life that the majority would find shrooms more anxiogenic/scarier than LSD. I will always recommend moderate-low dose LSD over mushrooms for a first timer without hesitation, it is much more manageable, less emotionally turbulent and easier on the body.

 

[Beccalicious]

I don't think I would recommend LSD for a first timer. It lasts for too long so if it starts to go bad you wouldn't even know what to do, you'd just have to wait it out.

As for location, definitely somewhere safe and comfortable. Do it with friends that you're okay to do embarrassing stuff around, and just have fun. That being said, though, it's not absolutely necessary to be at home. My first time doing mushrooms I did them in a skate park in the middle of the night with my best friend. Nothing went wrong, we just tripped and walked the streets. When the trip was over I went home and watched South Park like nothing happened haha.

Don't try to be a champ and take too much. There's nothing less "champ" than tripping so hard you do something really fucked up lol.

Here's some tips for you: Don't be around people who aren't tripping, don't look in a mirror, and don't even try to send a text message. They say drunk texting is bad, it's not even close to trip texting.

 

[StonedNative]

I had a friend who tripped on DMT with me for his first psychedelic experience two nights ago. He didn't have as big of a dose as the rest of us did, but he still tripped and loved it. Most psychs can be a good first experience, with a proper dose.

 

[Efoj]

Here's some tips for you: Don't be around people who aren't tripping, don't look in a mirror, and don't even try to send a text message. They say drunk texting is bad, it's not even close to trip texting.

One of my best trips ever involved a mirror. I went through the looking glass, just like Alice.
But I agree it can be too mind-blowing for a first-timer.

 

[impossibleisnothin]

okay thanks guys. i think i might try a small dose of lsd first. and also, are flashbacks true or just myths??

 

[DiZzyBonne]

Myth.

However, bad trips can sometimes be traumatizing, even causing PTSD in some cases. PTSD is what causes flashbacks, so in a sense, it's true.

But don't believe it the way the media set it out to be.

 

[Termino]

I had a friend who tripped on DMT with me for his first psychedelic experience two nights ago. He didn't have as big of a dose as the rest of us did, but he still tripped and loved it.

What's not to love? But of course DMT is way different than 'shrooms or acid. DMT's short duration and extreme intensity don't leave any room for the introspective mindfuck that can occur on other psychedelics. My first trip was on some decent LSD with a close friend in a safe & secure setting. It was very strange, disorienting and almost overwhelming at first, but eventually evolved into a wonderful time.

That said, however, I generally advise someone who is interested in exploring psychs, but is hesitant or worried, to first try a low dose mushroom trip (maybe 1/2 to 1 gram, depending on bodyweight) in order to experience the basic mental & physical 'shifts' that occur. 'Shrooms are a much shorter ride and small doses can be more easily calculated (weighed) than trying to pinch off a piece of a blotter. But hey, that's just the chemical part of it... the most important part is inside yourself and if you're in a good mindset and a secure environment (set & setting) then most any properly dosed psychedelic can provide a rich and rewarding experience.