First time doing LSD

[jivif547]

So next week I'm going to be getting some acid. I've never done any psychedelic before; the only drug I've ever used other than weed & alcohol is MDMA. I'm going to be getting 3 hits, around 100-110ug each. My question is, would taking all 3 at once be a big mistake for a beginner?

I want an intense trip, but would 300ug be too intense for me to handle? I know that most people say to take it slowly for your first time, so should I start with one, then take two next time?

I'm also planning on tripping on my by myself, I know it's recommended to have someone with you but I don't like the idea of having other people around during my first time. So what do you guys think, should I start with one or just go for it?

 

[vibrancy3]

I think you should start with 1 and wait a couple hours to test the strength of the lucy before delving into 300ug on your first trip.

 

[Anon0631]

I have never had a problem tripping by myself. I find I can go further into psychedelic headspace without needing to worry about confusing social interactions.

 

[Solipsis]

Just start with the one, wait with the other 2 for a next time. What's the rush? There are virtually only downsides to going too fast or being too greedy. Whatever reason you may have, it could backfire. IMO it is not a way too miss out because there is always a next time and I promise you that if you have quality stuff, over time you can learn to push the dose so that it will keep interesting for you, but not too overwhelming. Or you may choose to dose particularly high later for a challenge or to see if you can experience the more outlandish effects that are possible with LSD.
But why attempt that the very first time? Just doesn't make sense. Take 1 and tell yourself to be satisfied. Not everyone finds their first time equally magical, but that can be an issue with product quality or expectations. Don't ruin it for yourself by building expectations. Even a low dose should have the potential to be wonderful, but less so if it is just different than you thought it would be. IMO if you embrace it whatever it is, thát is a much better recipe for wonders than dropping a big dose.
Build a beautiful relationship with the experience so that you can keep building on that. Sooner or later you will see that there is no need to rush and you will probably get the things you are hoping for. Ruining it by making the experience difficult to handle and integrate (at least potentially) could mess up the relationship I just mentioned and make it harder to trust yourself doing it again.

By the way, welcome to bluelight - at least as an active poster... be sure to check the links in my signature, we have a 'First Time LSD thread' that covers this question and other F.A.Q.s, many times even. Later on I will merge your thread there anyway so don't be surprised.

About tripping alone, we have the Solo Trip thread in the Psychedelic Index list - go and find it. In short: my opinion is that tripping alone can be pretty nice but the result probably depends on whether you are the introvert or extravert type. Generally I don't see a problem with it, although dosing high without a sitter is even less recommended than dosing high for your first time in general.

Pleasant journeys!

 

[Sir 5-HT]

I've had some of my best LSD experiences while tripping alone, however, I recall it being quite comforting having company with whom to share thoughts and mindspace with. I have found a lot of what LSD has to offer can often come from outside stimuli as much as from within. If you have a willing friend with whom you are quite comfortable and there is mutual trust... Why not share the magical experience - have one each, the left over one can be had a while later. This way you can compare the significant, as you will soon learn, effect the set and setting can have on a trip.

But hey, do whatever you feel most comfortable with, and enjoy it - you're allowed to!

 

[Clocktower]

If you have some yet-untested LSD it's ALWAYS best to start with just one dose, no matter your experience.

 

[Justlooking529]

START WITH ONE.
Acid is way different than MDMA, and you need to be able to handle where you are before you can move ahead. Take one, if it is truly 100ug that will be enough for a good first experience. Then if it goes well, give it a week or so and you can take the other 2 for a stronger trip. I've done L maybe 120 times, and two tabs remains my favorite dose. With MDMA, if you take more than intended you just roll harder and have a better time, more is better(until you crash). But with L, if you cant handle it things can get VERY bad. My first time doing L, I took one 350ug hit, ended up in the hospital and almost lost my mind.

I find that when tripping with others, your often in different places and it can throw you off. For your first time I would trip alone, but make sure you are comfortable and can handle if things get a little...strange. Have someone on call for if things get weird that you can call and talk to. All of my best trips have been alone. You really figure things out for yourself and it is amazing.
LSD is my favoritest drug, and I wish you the best. Let us know how it goes!

P.S A lot of experienced acid heads also only start with one when its a new batch, because you never really know how much is on there.

 

[jivif547]

Thanks everyone who replied, I'll make sure to start low - I might actually be getting 4 hits instead of 3 I should be getting them tomorrow, so I'll probably drop one tomorrow night

 

[EarthBounded]

Thanks everyone who replied, I'll make sure to start low - I might actually be getting 4 hits instead of 3 I should be getting them tomorrow, so I'll probably drop one tomorrow night

Smart choice start with one, especially if you are alone. If you get ahold of some super fly and you take 3-4 it could be a bad time... LSD is a powerful drug 1 - 100mcg hit is a great experience and you will get a better idea of how much you can handle next time.

Its very good to ask questions and be knowledgeable going into the experience