I have no idea about 1V-LSD so am just basing this on LSD-25
I can't actually remember my first acid trip, but if I was going to advise someone like you (already an experienced tripper, albeit not with lsd) about set/setting for a frst acid trip, it would be someything like:
'Set' - when you're feeeling mentally calm and have no major issues bothering you. It's ok (normal even) to have a little anxiety directly concerning the trip you're about to take
'Setting' - Super familar, controllable (phones off, doors locked etc) to ensure undisturbed. Access to cold water, whatever (non-alcoholic) drinks you fancy, also to some light food (fruit is usually a winner). Access to whatever music you enjoy in the psychedelic headspace. A space you can have dimly lit if you so choose. So - I'd be advising your mancave as opposed to the beach, certainly for a first time
Dose - for a complete psyche novice, 100ug lsd. For you, experienced with tryptamines, I'd be saying perhaps150ug (certainly no more than that, 125 may do nicely). That is for lsd-25 remember. Also bear in mind that a lot of blotters contain far less lsd than the sellers claim, my dosing suggestions are for genuinely dosed blotters (rare, but definitely availalble for those who know)
Many people would suggest having a benzo on hand to stop (or diminish anyway) the trip should it turn on you. I'll just say that I've had plenty of high-ish dose trips (shrooms, dmt and lsd) and although I've experienced some uncomfortable periods in these trips, I'm glad that I never 'aborted' any of them as the learning from an uncomfortable experience can be immense. Also, any periods of discomfort tend are usually just passing phases in the experience, and can often be dealt with just by changing the music, going into the garded, chatting with an animal...just changing the environment slightly really
Thanks for the detailed post! I wanted to take some time to write a good answer.
I totally agree what you say. I’ve done 6 experiments with 4-HO-MET / 4-HO-MiPT (and two with truffles, very mild). I’ve done 40mg in my last ones, and the effects were totally manageable, indeed, I had to use some cannabis to go in a deeper headspace state and introspect / meditate.
Guess I experienced some ego dissolution with these 40mg of 4-HO-MET and 0.5g of Cannabis. Great visuals, my mind was totally kidnapped by the music in a very good way and got very nice insights about my life, lovely experiences. Very vivid memories, I could totally see who I was from a third person point of view and see how my ego has been constructed, and that I was not really that sum of thoughts and mind constructs.
I started my way as a psychonaut with these substances since they are supposed to be nice and manageable substances as an introduction to psychedelics, and I really think they are.
Now I guess I’m ready for the next step, and LSD was always my main goal. I’m a musician and also work in music related business, so the LSD is something I’ve always been curious about, but also like a door I was afraid to cross, but now I feel like I’m ready.
I’ve reading a lot about LSD, tripping…. McKenna, Huxley, Fadiman, Leary… I’ve been introspecting and meditating on cannabis since 7 years ago, I guess I’m used to dive into my mind and “sail away”. I’m totally aware of how important set and setting are, maybe even more than the dosage and substance.
I’ve learned that your mental setting is gonna probably make you trip to places related to that mind state, how if, you have something to deal with in your mind, you’ll probably be taken to deal with it. I also have learned how to change the flow of thoughts and the mind trip direction when it is going to places I don’t really enjoy going too, but I’ve also have learned to let go and think “this is just an experience, live it and learn from it, everything is gonna be OK”.
About setting, I have my own man cave with total privacy, nice relaxing chair, stereo equipment, a cinema where I can watch movies or live concerts (which I love when high on cannabis) turn on nice multicolor lights or be in total darkness as I prefer, play videogames… A place where I feel totally safe and relaxed, and where I can disconnect from the outside world. If I feel like, I can grab a towel and be in the beach in 5 minutes walking. I’ve had great experiences with tryptamines on the beach, so if I feel like I’m comfortable going outside, maybe I’ll go to the beach and meditate.
So, I guess I’m ready for LSD. My first thoughts, as I’ve always done when approaching a new substance, is doing a first attempt with half the common dose. But I want to do it differently with LSD and try the full common dose, since I already have some experiences with psychedelics and I want to relax and enjoy a full first LSD experience.
I’ll do 150mcg of 1V-LSD, which is equivalent to 120mcg of regular LSD 25. Guess is still a “safe” dose, not too big,but probably enough to have a good experience. I’m not very reactive to tryptamines, I’ve always had to use cannabis to potentiate the effects. If I feel the same with LSD and I’m not having big effects 2/3 hours after onset, I’ll have some cannabis ready to experiment with, always slowly and measuring the effects of each draw from my vape.
I love visuals, euphoria, etc…. But what I like the most is researching my own mind, my consciousness and try to find out what else is out there. This is the main reason I started this psychedelic journey. Wisdom and understanding.
And why not, have some fun with it .