There is a tl;dr (too long didn't read) at the end of this post for those of you uninterested in the entire thing. I've also numbered the paragraphs and said a bit about each one in case you're looking for specific information.
1. How I was introduced.
2. How much to take.
3. Methods of taking it.
4. What it does/how it feels.
5. Combos.
1) After finding a bottle of the stuff randomly stowed away in a drawer, and searching the web for info, I found mixed opinions about it. The general consensus seems to be that it is simply a drug for neurological pain, prescribed for fibromyalgia with no recreational value whatsoever. There are a few people out there who use it recreationally, and their comments led me to try it. The reason for posting this is that, while I have seen posts about its recreational value, there has been no real in-depth explanation as to the effects of the drug or any other general information. I plan on blowing the lid on this magical secret.
2) When initially researching this drug I saw a lot of of negative feedback about gaba, mostly from people saying things like "I take 600mg of it and it doesn't do anything!” This would be because that isn't enough. A possible downside to recreational gaba use could be the fact that you have to take so much of it. The reason for having to take so much being the poor absorption rate of gaba, or so I assume. A good starting dose for recreational purposes seems to be 1-3 grams. My first trip being 3.5g and I weigh about 165lbs, (which when reading about it seems a staggering amount of anything to consume.) As gaba comes in 300-600mg tablets (and seem to come in huge bottles), it really isn't a hassle.
3) As with any drug, there are a few ways to get gaba into your system. I'll run down the one's I've tried. Most obvious is just swallowing the capsules. This is my favorite method as the only thing required is putting them in your mouth and swallowing them. When taking gaba in any method you should drink something carbonated and eat a bit of food, as it will speed up absorption. Another method is to pull the capsules apart and snort the powder. There is a large amount of powder in each capsule which makes this method difficult. Another downside to snorting is the drip. It’s the worst I’ve ever experienced. (and I’ve railed quite a few things) Since you can snort it you can of course parachute it or pour it into a drink (drinking it tastes like shit). These methods aren’t bad because you don’t have to worry about digesting the capsules so it works a bit faster. DO NOT attempt to IV gabapentin.
4) Now that we have the technical shit out of the way let’s get to the good stuff. This drug is completely fucking insane. Now after ingesting the gaba you’ll start feeling the come up in about 40 minutes to 3 hours depending upon how you took it. The come up is crazy, though on occasion there is a tiredness that must be fought through. Everything feels new and confusing. (I spent 5 minutes trying to remember how a doorknob works) Movement also feels new and because of that dancing is quite fun. There are a few “stages” of gaba, and they come in completely random order. Once it really starts kicking in there are rolling waves of euphoria. (My first trip it rivaled the euphoria of MDMA) The “What the FUCK?!” feeling stays throughout, but is rather pleasant. There is also a strong feeling of drunkenness so of course there’s quite a bit of staggering about. Fortunately there is no nausea or vomiting that comes with actually being drunk. There is a stage of being extremely stimmed up in which dancing and just generally moving about is wonderful. There is also stage sedation (such as xanax would give). Lying about and listening to music is best here. Another thing to note is that when far enough in there are dxm-like close eyed visuals and occasionally there are open eyed flashes and bursts of color. Also, gaba will give you the munchies, so be prepared. Be aware that while on gaba pain will be greatly dulled, or at times completely deaden it. Don’t do anything stupid. You could injure yourself and not even know it.
5) We’ve gone through the good stuff so now let’s go into how to make the good into great: Combos. Weed, of course, is good with about anything. Surprisingly the best thing to combine with gaba is alcohol. I’m not saying to get yourself shitfaced. (not to mention that if you get too drunk it will overpower the gaba) But a shot or two, or a beer will bump it up to a whole new level of awesome. Ritalin is another great thing to combine with gaba. It brings the euphoria up quite a bit and will also help you get through the sedation stages. Another is Lyrica. Lyrica is the drug that is now used in place of gaba and it does the same thing except that the absorption is better. Lyrica makes me feel stupid and in combination with gaba it really becomes a trip. The last thing I’ve tried in combining with gaba is MDMA. For me this wasn’t a great combo. It brought down the euphoria of the MDMA. While that was what happened to me I’ve heard from others that it increases their euphoria and can lengthen a roll. The combo is good for an MDMA comedown as it just eases you into the gaba trip and you feel no sadness as can sometimes happen with MDMA comedowns.
tl;dr: Gaba is an amazing drug. Pop the capsules or parachute the powder within them. Take 1-3 grams. There’s euphoria, a feeling of stimulation, sedation, and drunkenness. You should really give it a try. It truly is a wonder drug.
1. How I was introduced.
2. How much to take.
3. Methods of taking it.
4. What it does/how it feels.
5. Combos.
1) After finding a bottle of the stuff randomly stowed away in a drawer, and searching the web for info, I found mixed opinions about it. The general consensus seems to be that it is simply a drug for neurological pain, prescribed for fibromyalgia with no recreational value whatsoever. There are a few people out there who use it recreationally, and their comments led me to try it. The reason for posting this is that, while I have seen posts about its recreational value, there has been no real in-depth explanation as to the effects of the drug or any other general information. I plan on blowing the lid on this magical secret.
2) When initially researching this drug I saw a lot of of negative feedback about gaba, mostly from people saying things like "I take 600mg of it and it doesn't do anything!” This would be because that isn't enough. A possible downside to recreational gaba use could be the fact that you have to take so much of it. The reason for having to take so much being the poor absorption rate of gaba, or so I assume. A good starting dose for recreational purposes seems to be 1-3 grams. My first trip being 3.5g and I weigh about 165lbs, (which when reading about it seems a staggering amount of anything to consume.) As gaba comes in 300-600mg tablets (and seem to come in huge bottles), it really isn't a hassle.
3) As with any drug, there are a few ways to get gaba into your system. I'll run down the one's I've tried. Most obvious is just swallowing the capsules. This is my favorite method as the only thing required is putting them in your mouth and swallowing them. When taking gaba in any method you should drink something carbonated and eat a bit of food, as it will speed up absorption. Another method is to pull the capsules apart and snort the powder. There is a large amount of powder in each capsule which makes this method difficult. Another downside to snorting is the drip. It’s the worst I’ve ever experienced. (and I’ve railed quite a few things) Since you can snort it you can of course parachute it or pour it into a drink (drinking it tastes like shit). These methods aren’t bad because you don’t have to worry about digesting the capsules so it works a bit faster. DO NOT attempt to IV gabapentin.
4) Now that we have the technical shit out of the way let’s get to the good stuff. This drug is completely fucking insane. Now after ingesting the gaba you’ll start feeling the come up in about 40 minutes to 3 hours depending upon how you took it. The come up is crazy, though on occasion there is a tiredness that must be fought through. Everything feels new and confusing. (I spent 5 minutes trying to remember how a doorknob works) Movement also feels new and because of that dancing is quite fun. There are a few “stages” of gaba, and they come in completely random order. Once it really starts kicking in there are rolling waves of euphoria. (My first trip it rivaled the euphoria of MDMA) The “What the FUCK?!” feeling stays throughout, but is rather pleasant. There is also a strong feeling of drunkenness so of course there’s quite a bit of staggering about. Fortunately there is no nausea or vomiting that comes with actually being drunk. There is a stage of being extremely stimmed up in which dancing and just generally moving about is wonderful. There is also stage sedation (such as xanax would give). Lying about and listening to music is best here. Another thing to note is that when far enough in there are dxm-like close eyed visuals and occasionally there are open eyed flashes and bursts of color. Also, gaba will give you the munchies, so be prepared. Be aware that while on gaba pain will be greatly dulled, or at times completely deaden it. Don’t do anything stupid. You could injure yourself and not even know it.
5) We’ve gone through the good stuff so now let’s go into how to make the good into great: Combos. Weed, of course, is good with about anything. Surprisingly the best thing to combine with gaba is alcohol. I’m not saying to get yourself shitfaced. (not to mention that if you get too drunk it will overpower the gaba) But a shot or two, or a beer will bump it up to a whole new level of awesome. Ritalin is another great thing to combine with gaba. It brings the euphoria up quite a bit and will also help you get through the sedation stages. Another is Lyrica. Lyrica is the drug that is now used in place of gaba and it does the same thing except that the absorption is better. Lyrica makes me feel stupid and in combination with gaba it really becomes a trip. The last thing I’ve tried in combining with gaba is MDMA. For me this wasn’t a great combo. It brought down the euphoria of the MDMA. While that was what happened to me I’ve heard from others that it increases their euphoria and can lengthen a roll. The combo is good for an MDMA comedown as it just eases you into the gaba trip and you feel no sadness as can sometimes happen with MDMA comedowns.
tl;dr: Gaba is an amazing drug. Pop the capsules or parachute the powder within them. Take 1-3 grams. There’s euphoria, a feeling of stimulation, sedation, and drunkenness. You should really give it a try. It truly is a wonder drug.
I'll be recevieng some soon so I might be trying a combo with miprocin or 2CB. We'll see....
