'Difficulty' with most Psychedelics, other than mushrooms

[D n A]

For the last 4 or so months, I have had problems with 2cb, 2ce, 2ci and LSD. It seems that perhaps my diet is affecting the way these substances are being metabolized or whatever in my system, and are not giving 'desired' effects. Instead of being identifiable, colorful, and full of intricate patterns and bursting fractal designs, all 4 of these substances have all acted the same: I see dark, inky, small patterning (rather than explosive colors) and things move around and morph much more than normal for me. At an outdoor music festival in the mountains I took 2ce and the grass appeared to be growing at an alarming rate, and snaking/twisting together in strands as well as swaying around wildly as if there was a strong wind. The trees on the mountains appeared to be racing horizontally across the slope in an angry fashion. I was a little creeped out, to say the least.


2cb has been the most problematic for me. Here's my history with 2cb:
1st trip: Took one pressed blue bee pill (approximately 12 mg), came up after an hour - an hour and a half, saw all kinds of colors (some that I had never seen before) with bubbly/geometric patterning. Felt a little stomach discomfort, but otherwise fine. Some claustrophobia. The trip ended after about 8 hours.
- 2nd trip: Took 2 of the same blue pills with my friend (who also took 2). A little over an hour later, he is beginning to trip, while I still have no effects. 2 hours after ingestion, still no effects. Take one more pill 3 hours in just to see if it will end up working. Still no effects after 5 hours of first ingestion.
- 3rd trip: Take one blue bee. Nothing happens at all the whole day.
- 4th trip: A friend can get yellow press bees. Not sure if they are a different dose or just a different color, so i try one out. One hour in, I feel a slight body/mind high coming on - quite stimulating. Still no visual effects. 2 hours in I see VERY minor visuals, they are barely noticeable, but they are there. They are more 'inky' than they are colorful and geometric. The walls appear to dribble slightly upon close inspection, and carpet floor fabric swirls a little. Nothing special going on. 6 hours later I feel normal again
- 5th trip: I take one yellow bee along with a cap of mdma (capped at 0.1). The mdma hits an hour later and is very pronounced - I'm quite high, but it's enjoyable - not too much. 5 hours after ingestion, my mdma high begins to slightly dwindle down. No noticeable effects from 2cb yet at all. The mdma has worn off about 8 hours after ingestion, and I go to bed to try and sleep. Not long afterwards I start to feel strange and am seeing colors behind closed lids. I open my eyes and the room explodes with colors and is morphing. I trip for the next 6 hours before it begins to wear off.


It's really been hit or miss for me with the research chems. I've only taken 2ce twice, the first time it worked amazingly, but the second time (at the music festival) I got the strange, inky effects as I had with 2cb.
2ci was the same: took a half dose my first time and it was wonderful. The second time the visuals were a bit different, but still lovely. And the last time I ingested 2ci there were little to no effects at all.

With LSD, I've always had good trips except the last time I consumed it. This MAY have been because the acid could have been quite weak, but it's unknown. Here was my last experience:
I ingested 2 sugar cubes (liquid LSD) down at a beach and patiently tanned while waiting to come up. I keep telling my friends after an hour that I'm feeling something, but I don't know what. It's like it wants to begin, but can't. 3 hours later I start to get major gut rot and my body feels very acidic/oily. It's hard to explain the kind of feeling I felt. I had a slight headache as well. Minor visuals appear, but nothing special.
Since my friend with the acid lived nearby, I explained what was going on and went over to his house about 4 hours after ingestion so he could drop the acid right on my tongue from the vial, which he was keeping in a very cold and dark place. 2 hours after this, and the gut rot/odd body high feeling intensifies and I feel much worse. I start getting the inky visuals and things start to morph and grow all around me in the darkness. I see "shadow people" who do not exist and scare the shit out of me as I walk 30 minutes to my house. the trees sway in an ominous fashion, and I see faces on the trunks. Bushes turn into animals and then back again. I see no color, only dripping, inky patterns that make it difficult to see in the darkness. After 7 more hours of torture, it begins to wear off. I can't say that I had a completely bad trip, but it wasn't fun, either.


So, is it my diet? Am I eating too much of one thing, or not enough of something else? Am I not getting the right nutrients/vitamins in my system? Am I eating foods that interfere with the way these substances are metabolized? The only medication I'm taking is Adderall (and only when I absolutely need to take it, such as at school/work) and birth control pills, and the main drugs I use are psychedelics, MDMA and cocaine. Is there any explanation for what I am experiencing? Any suggestions are appreciated..


TLDR: Instead of seeing many colorful and detailed geometric patterns/shapes on RC's and LSD and being able to identify one substance from the other, I see dark, inky, simple patterns that affect my vision, and things move about and morph much more than normal. What are some possible reasons for this.. interactions, diet, vitamins/minerals..?

 

[undisclosed]

How happy, overall are you? Really.

I've found that if I take psych's "just for kicks" I don't get much out of them really. Conversely, if I take them only looking for an answer to either a universal or personal question I'm rarely (if ever) satisfied. At the very most I'll get an answer to a question I wasn't even asking.

In short, it could be your overall mindset. What is your reason for taking them? Just because you want to see pretty patterns and colours? You'll get those at first, I suspect the reason you're not getting them anymore is because that's all you want from the experience. These things are tools and though they can be much fun, they will tell you in their own particular way that they are not their for simple amusement. This could be their way of giving you that message.

My only other suggestion is combine them with a bit of nitrous oxide. Make sure you read this thread first though: http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/threads/445374-(Nitrous-Oxide)-Experienced-Life-Changing-Problems?highlight=gascid

 

[D n A]

It's really not just the visual components. It's just that I find it odd that it's been different for a while. Psychs have always helped me through rough points in my life because they allow me to think rationally for once, find a solution for my stress/anxiety/depression issues, and build my confidence and make myself less insecure. Or to have a connecting trip with a loved one, or even with friends. I've been able to feel a friend's emotions before while on mushrooms as if they were being transferred through the air to me and I was able to read his mind this way. I know that the visual component can be fun and pretty/trippy and that's why some of my friends like to take psychs, but I take it for the combined effect. I can see where you're coming from, though.

And yes.. psychedelics and dissociatives are a mind blowing combo.. I have been utterly immersed in trips using the combo, and have been completely ripped from reality to the point where things only made sense to me and everything around me no longer existed.. but I try to avoid doing whippets (I know about the risks/long term damage) as well as most dissociatives because I had a k problem for a bit and don't really wish to return to it.


How happy am I?... perhaps a question to ask myself on my next trip

 

[undisclosed]

I've linked the following on several threads now and I think you should read it to. In fact, I think everyone should read it, whether they dont take psychedelics at all or if they get fucked up on goofballs hourly.

Original: http://www.erowid.org/psychoactives/writings/stolaroff_using.shtml

Using Psychedelics Wisely
Myron J. Stolaroff
A veteran researcher explains how psychedelics can be used to give
beneficial results. From GNOSIS, No. 26, Winter 1993*.


MY WIFE JEAN AND I had driven several miles up the mountain to an elevation of 6000 feet a few miles south of Mount Whitney in California. We were about to meet Franklin Merrell-Wolff, author of the book Pathways through to Space, an impressively articulate and detailed description of a person entering a state of enlightenment and savoring it over several months. When we were ushered into his private office, we found ourselves before an outstanding personage who radiated a marvelous glow. When we had talked for a few minutes and I felt sufficiently at home, I spoke of our research work, telling him that we had spent three and a half years administering LSD, sometimes in conjunction with mescaline, to 350 research subjects and had published our findings in medical journals. "My oh my!" he said, looking at us with consternation. "I hope you haven't used these drugs yourselves." We admitted that we had. He continued, "According to X" (here he mentioned an Indian sage whose name I do not remember), "it will take you seven incarnations to recover from the damage of taking such substances!". Naturally I was upset, but I didn't think of the appropriate reply until we were driving back down the hill: "Never underestimate the grace of God!"

There is no question that psychedelic substances are remarkable graces. The farther one can reach into the vastness to be explored, the more one realizes how powerful these materials are. There seems to be no end to the levels of awareness that can be realized by those who use them to explore their psyches with integrity and courage. The great value in these chemicals is that, in some way still not scientifically explained, they dissolve the boundaries to the unconscious mind. They give us access to our repressed and forgotten material, to the Shadow that C.G. Jung so effectively dealt with, to the archetypes of humanity, to an enormous range of levels of thought, and to the wellspring of creativity and mystical experience that Jung called the collective unconscious.

At the heart of the unconscious is what many experience as the source of life itself, and which some call God. Those who have experienced this describe it as a wondrous, ineffable source of light and energy that infuses all of creation, embracing all wisdom and radiating a vast, unending, and ever-constant love. Immersion in this is the essence of the mystical experience and produces what the great mystics have described as the state of unity or oneness. Such union is the culmination of all seeking, all desire; it is the most cherished of all experiences of which man is capable.

Not all who ingest these substances can count on such revelations. In fact, psychedelics are powerful agents and can be misused. It must be remembered that they help reveal the unconscious, and most of us have made its contents unconscious for very specific reasons. We may not welcome the appearance of repressed, painful feelings, or of evidence that our values and lifestyles might be considerably improved. Nor is it always easy to accept the spaciousness of our being, our immense potential, and the responsibility that these entail. We may also refuse to believe that we are entitled to so much beauty and joy without paying any price other than being ourselves!

To assure a rewarding outcome, let's look at some factors that should be taken into consideration when using these materials. I must add here that in no way am I encouraging the use of illegal substances. I do hope, however, that greater understanding of these materials will help restore an intelligent policy that will make further research possible. Here are some things that will help ensure beneficial results:


SET AND SETTING

Set and setting have been widely recognized as the two most important factors in undertaking a psychedelic experience. Of these, set has the greatest influence. As the drug opens the door to the unconscious, huge spectrums of possibilities of experience present themselves. Just how one steers through this vast maze depends mostly upon set. Set includes the contents of the personal unconscious, which is essentially the record of all one's life experience. It also includes one's walls of conditioning, which determine the freedom with which one can move through various vistas. Another important aspect of set consists of one's values, attitudes, and aspirations. These will influence the direction of attention and determine how one will deal with the psychic material encountered.

In fact, one can learn a great deal by accepting and reconciling oneself with uncomfortable material. Resisting this discomfort, on the other hand, can greatly intensify the level of pain, leading to disturbing, unsatisfactory experiences, or even psychotic attempts at escape. This latter dynamic is largely responsible for the medical profession's view of these materials as psychotomimetic. On the other hand, surrender, acceptance, gratitude, and appreciation can result in continual opening, expansion, and fulfillment.

Setting, or the environment in which the experience takes place, can also greatly influence the experience, since subjects are often very suggestible under psychedelics. Inspiring ritual, a beautiful natural setting, stimulating artwork, and interesting objects to examine can focus one's attention on rewarding areas. Most important of all is an experienced, compassionate guide who is very familiar with the process. His mere presence establishes a stable energy field that helps the subject remain centered. The guide can be very helpful should the subject get stuck in uncomfortable places, and can ask intelligent questions that will help resolve difficulties, as well as suggesting fruitful directions of exploration that the subject might have otherwise overlooked. The user will also find that simply sharing what is happening with an understanding listener will produce greater clarity and comfort. Finally, a good companion knows that the best guide is one's own inner being, which should not be interfered with unless help is genuinely needed and sought.


MOTIVATION

This is extremely important. Those who earnestly seek knowledge and deeply appreciate life in all its forms will do well. Yet certain characteristics of psychedelics make them very popular for recreational use. The most attractive of these is their great enhancement of sensual responses, which offer heightened perception, amplification of beauty and meaning, and intensified sensual gratification. Psychedelics can also generate a great sense of closeness among participants, especially in a group setting. While I am convinced that one of the great cosmic commands is "Enjoy," there are traps in using these substances purely for recreation. The first is that a person seeking the delights of the senses may find himself overwhelmed by the eruption of repressed unconscious material without knowing how to deal with it. Another danger is that constant pleasure-seeking without giving anything back to life can distort the personality and ultimately produce more discomfort. The safe, sure way to rewarding outcomes with psychedelics is through intelligent, well-informed use.


HONESTY

For the serious spiritual seeker, or for that matter anyone seeking knowledge, the single most important characteristic is honesty. This means the courage to look at whatever is presented by the deep mind, the ability to admit one's shortcomings when they become apparent, and the determination to change one's behavior in line with the truth one has experienced.


ONGOING DISCIPLINE

Experts in the field now generally agree that it is wise to conduct psychedelic explorations within the framework of a spiritual discipline or growth program that will continually call attention to fundamental values and goals. A good discipline will outline a body of ethics for personal behavior that will support the changes required. Good ethics will also help us stay clear about our objectives, and will keep the door open to increasing depths of experience. Moreover, there is evidence to suggest that the more we are prepared to pass on to others whatever spiritual largess we have accumulated, the more we will be given.

For myself, I found training in Tibetan Buddhist meditation a potent adjunct to psychedelic exploration. In learning to hold my mind empty, I became aware that other levels of reality would more readily manifest. It was only in absolute stillness, accompanied by a special, highly developed quality of listening, that many subtle but extremely valuable nuances of reality appeared. While I achieved this to some extent in ordinary practice, I found this effect to be greatly amplified while under the influence of a psychedelic substance. This in turn intensified my daily meditation practice.


PSYCHEDELICS AS WAY-SHOWERS

The role of psychedelics is often misunderstood. Many feel that having had wonderful experiences, they now have the answers and are somehow changed. And no doubt in many respects they are. But users often overlook the fact that there are usually heavy walls of conditioning and ignorance separating the surface mind from the core of our being. It is a blessing that psychedelics can set aside these barriers and give access to our real Self. But unless one is committed to the changes indicated, old habits of personality can rapidly reestablish themselves.

At this point many feel that repeating the experience will maintain the exalted state. It may, but most often real change requires hard work and dedicated effort. Unfortunately this is not always clear during the experience itself; it has merely pointed the way and shown what is possible. If we like what we see, it is now up to us to bring about the changes indicated.

There is a grace period following profound psychedelic experiences when changes can be rapidly made. At this time one is infused with the wonder and power of the new information. Moreover—and this is an area where some valuable research can be done—the drug experience releases a great deal of bodily and psychic armoring that is tied to our neuroses. This rejuvenation is quite noticeable after a good psychedelic experience, when, without the dragging weight of physical habit patterns, behavior can be more readily changed.

On the other hand, if you make no effort to change, old habits rapidly reassert themselves, and you find yourself sliding back into your previous state. In fact, it can be worse than before, because now you know that things can be better and are disappointed to find yourself mucking around in the same old garbage.

Another factor makes this process even more uncomfortable. A lot of the energy formerly tied up in repressed material is now released. This energy may be used quite fruitfully to expand the boundaries of your being to the new dimensions you have experienced. But if you return to old patterns of behavior, you now have more energy to reinforce them, making life more difficult. For this reason, these experiences must not be taken lightly, but with serious intent.


DEALlNG WITH THE SHADOW

As Jung indicated, the Shadow holds all the material that we have pushed aside so we can hide from ourselves. Unfortunately, it also contains much of our energy, and as long as it is unconscious, it exerts a powerful influence on our behavior without our knowing it. Furthermore, Shadow material is responsible for most of the difficulties humans create in the world. We project our Shadow onto others, believe those others to be the source of our difficulties, and seek refuge from them rather than taking responsibility in our own hands. Consequently we must resolve Shadow material if we are to develop. If this were accomplished on a widespread basis, it would be a major benefit for the world.

Jung describes human development as the process of "making the unconscious conscious." Psychedelics, particularly in low doses, can be an extremely effective tool in this process. The bulk of my experience is with the phenethylamine compounds, which remained legal longer than the standard psychedelics such as LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin. Whereas a full dose of a phenethylamine like 2C-T-2 or 2C-T-7 might be 20 milligrams, a low dose would be ten or twelve milligrams, or roughly equivalent to 25-50 micrograms of LSD.

The most infallible guide to Shadow material is our uncomfortable feelings. Many do not like to use low doses because these feelings come to the surface. Rather than experience them, they use larger doses to transcend them. But these uncomfortable feelings are precisely what we must resolve to free ourselves from the Shadow, gain strength and energy, and function more comfortably and competently in the world. By using smaller amounts and being willing to focus our full attention on whatever feelings arise and breathe through them, we find that these feelings eventually dissolve, often with fresh insight and understanding of our personal dynamics. The release of such material permits an expansion of awareness and energy. If we work persistently to clear away repressed areas, we can enter the same sublime states that are available with larger doses—with an important additional gain. Having resolved our uncomfortable feelings, we are in a much better position to maintain a high state of clarity and functioning in day-to-day life.

I would also like to add a word about frequency: Individuals vary greatly in their frequency of use of these materials. Some are satisfied with an overwhelming experience which they feel is good for a lifetime. Others wish to renew their acquaintance with these areas once or twice a year. Still others are interested in frequent explorations to continually push their knowledge forward. Regardless of the frequency, it is wise to make sure that the previous experience has been well integrated before embarking on the next one. Early in one's contact with these substances, where there is a wealth of new experience, this may take several months. As one becomes more experienced, the integration time grows shorter, and the interval between trials may be shortened.

Many stop the use of psychedelics when they feel they have learned what they wished. But often it is likely that they halt because they have hit a deeply repressed, painful area that is heavily defended. The issue goes beyond purely personal material, however. One is unlikely to reach full realization without awareness, not merely of one's own pain and suffering, but of that of all mankind. This may help explain the Dark Night of the Soul, which is the final barrier to mystical union described by Evelyn Underhill in her classic book Mysticism. Since we are one, we must not only confront the personal Shadow, but the Shadow of all humanity. We can do this more readily when we discover the ample love that is available to dissolve all Shadow material.


FREElNG CONSTRlCTED AREAS

There is another way in which psychedelics can serve the serious seeker. It often happens that those pursuing rigorous spiritual disciplines achieve elevated states by pushing aside or walling off certain aspects of behavior. With honest use, psychedelics will not permit such areas to remain hidden, but will insist upon their surfacing. One then experiences the great relief of being in touch with all aspects of one's being. The joy and thrill of being totally alive come from having complete access to all of one's feelings.



THE TRAINED USER

There appears to be a cosmic law that says that giving our complete attention to an object, image, or idea with constancy, patience, and acceptance will allow its different attributes to unfold. Psychedelics greatly accelerate this process. To operate most effectively, the observer must have developed the ability to hold his mind steady so he can watch the process develop. Large doses can push one so hard that it is most difficult to do this. Therefore the best results are achieved by a "trained user"—a person who has learned to manage high doses of psychedelics, or who has learned to hold his mind steady enough to observe his inner process competently. As a user clears up his "inner stuff," he gains more freedom in directing his experience. At this stage, higher doses can be profitably used to penetrate deeper into the nature of Reality.

Interestingly, this concept of the trained user does not appear in the literature. But it is precisely the trained user who can best take advantage of the unfathomed range of wisdom and understanding contained in the far reaches of the mind. There seems to be no limit to the dimensions of understanding that can be experienced by the explorer who has the courage, integrity, and skill to navigate them. With integrity, and with the support of appropriate disciplines and friends, one can bring back a great deal for the betterment of oneself and mankind.

Are psychedelics necessary? Can't these same explorations be conducted by those who have mastered the skills of meditation? No doubt they can—with an enormous investment of time and effort. But it is unlikely that many Westerners will be willing to make such a commitment. For Western seekers, whose spiritual practice must usually be integrated with making a living, the proper use of psychedelics can considerably accelerate the process. However, it is not a path for everyone. Choice should be based on full knowledge of the factors involved.

Psychedelics are not a shortcut, as it is of little value to sidetrack important experiences. If enlightenment requires resolution of unconscious material (and my personal experience indicates that it does), those who aspire to such achievement must carefully consider the pace and intensity with which they are willing to encounter this vast range of dynamics. The psychedelic path, while much more intense than many other disciplines, is in a sense easier because it often provides an earlier and more profound contact with the numinous. Such contact inspires commitment and opens the door to more grace in surmounting uncomfortable material.

If our commitment is truly to the well-being and happiness of all sentient beings, then it is reasonable to study all useful tools for accomplishing these ends. Psychedelics, used with good motivation, skill, and integrity, can contribute much toward easing the pain and suffering of the world while giving access to wisdom and compassion for spiritual development.

 

[TangerinO]

In short, it could be your overall mindset. What is your reason for taking them? Just because you want to see pretty patterns and colours? You'll get those at first, I suspect the reason you're not getting them anymore is because that's all you want from the experience. These things are tools and though they can be much fun, they will tell you in their own particular way that they are not their for simple amusement. This could be their way of giving you that message.
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Those are pretty much the words I've always been looking for to describe my experiences with acid. At first it was just for fun, and fuck me it taught my ass that it wasn't there just for my amusement and in fact I even had voices in my head taunting and screaming at me "Now you can you see my power?!"
After more reflective, purposeful and responsible use of psychs, the only answer to that question is 'hell yes'

 

[undisclosed]

Those are pretty much the words I've always been looking for to describe my experiences with acid. At first it was just for fun, and fuck me it taught my ass that it wasn't there just for my amusement and in fact I even had voices in my head taunting and screaming at me "Now you can you see my power?!"
After more reflective, purposeful and responsible use of psychs, the only answer to that question is 'hell yes'

Sounds like we've trodden the same path my friend

I've easily learned more from the "scary" parts of my trips than seeing pretty colours and patterns. You just have to learn how to integrate what you've experienced while "out there" into your "normal" sober life. The messages are not always obvious, but given time to reflect, I've seen that psychedelics can be enormous fun. So many beautiful things, alternate dimensions full of awe and wonderment, so much sheer joy, ultimate pleasure. But if that's all you ever want to recieve, they can and will kick your arse SO hard you'll be tasting the last thing you shat for a month.

If you are able to listen and interpret psychedelics, they will tell you so much about yourself. You must be prepared to let go of your fear, accept that you are NOT perfect and allow those deep dark secrets you hold, the ones you never tell anyone about for fear of being shamed and judged to come out. It's not pretty, it can be extremely hard to accept you have faults. But once you recognise they are there, locked away deep in your subconcious you can deal with them so much better and so much more effectively after you've reflected on them and accepted yourself for who you really are.

Self improvement is impossible unless you are prepared to be really, truly, deeply honest with yourself.

That's why I think occasional tripping alone is a good idea, once you've grasped these concepts.

 

[Putingrad]

Thank you for posting that, undisclosed, it was exactly what I needed to read at this moment! I have slowed down greatly on my psychs usage in the past three years or so having only used a handful of times and at relatively low doses. Within the next few days, however, I intend to embark upon an LSD voyage (I've not taken LSD in 3 years) for largely non-recreational purposes, and I am trying to prepare myself as well as possible for the experience.

 

[undisclosed]

I'm so glad if anything I said helps :D

Thanks to those for taking the time to acknowledge what I said, it gives me encouragement to hear if I've affected someone in a positive way. I'm on this journey with all of you, just sharing what I've found on the way. I was told to, by psychedelics, by "God" even, but most of all by myself.....

 

[boiledfruit]

I have tried both of those yellow/blue bees. 1 yellow was very minor visuals like you said, 2 however produced very nice visuals for me.

I wasn't satisfied with 1. Maybe that is the problem you are having with 2C-B and the others?

 

[D n A]

I have tried both of those yellow/blue bees. 1 yellow was very minor visuals like you said, 2 however produced very nice visuals for me.

I wasn't satisfied with 1. Maybe that is the problem you are having with 2C-B and the others?

Perhaps I'll test this out, but when I took (1) 2ce recently I found that it seemed necessary to take a second, as the visuals were pretty minor. 2 just made the visuals become darker/inkier and made things grow and morph much, much more.



I do only trip occasionally. The reason is that it is not really necessary for me to trip more than once a month, which is still quite a bit for me. Most of my internal issues can be cleared up from one experience. I know that my sub/unconscious mind isn't nearly as full of repressed emotions/thoughts/memories etc as some, but I still have meaningful trips that help clear my conscious and help me see things in a different light, so to speak. I have never had a bad trip before. I am able to pull myself away from having a bad trip. Several times I have been terrified out of my mind but with a little deep breathing, forced smiling (even if it is a fake smile, it releases endorphins which bring positivity and relieve pain), and by reminding myself of all the good things that I have in life, I am usually able to calm myself down and steer away from such a trip.

I'd also like to add that even if I was taking a psychedelic to seek help with internal issues, which I have tried to do so recently, I was unable to do so. I just felt giggly and got a strange headache. Most of my thoughts were normal except for a few which were really strange and not quite sane for me.
And, if I was tripping all the time for recreational purposes, then how come mushrooms still seem to produce the desired effects (in all aspects)? We're not just talking pretty colors here. Psilocybin has allowed me to search further within myself, read other's emotions, and become closer to my own self than any other chemical or substance ever has.. so your statement does not quite fit here.

I don't think the question is whether I do psychedelics for recreation purposes or not. Most people take mdma, or cocaine, or whatever drug for recreational purposes and they still get an effect from it. Sure, these drugs all act in different ways, but my recreational trips and non-recreational trips have been no different from one another- even if I am not seeking help/trying to release my unconscious, it happens anyways.
Let's set that aside, and get a little more scientific here. I'm thinking it may be my diet.
Perhaps I am ingesting foods that contain MAOIs? I've heard that red grapes, tumeric, coffee, tobacco, fish, and dairy products can mess with your trip, but I don't know how valid this is. I normally don't ingest much on the day of a trip anyways, but it is a possibility.
I was taking Concerta 63mg (methylphenidate slow release capsule) for a few years before switching to Adderall XR 30mg this June (75% dextroamphetamine/25% amphetamine combination), would those possibly have any effect on my trips at all?