I'm sorry to hear about the physical pain you're in. It's obvious in everything from 'local' level stuff like your word choices to the overall story structure you constructed that 'gascid' largely spared your mind. You're of a generation that was taught to write instead of instant message and text, but still, it's obvious.
I think the title probably snags lots of readers and the compelling lead-in ropes 'em. But yeah, unfortunately long usually=low ratings on bluelight (most places online, really). In any case, it's a great read.
Don't be too sure of your ability to lead a person through a 'gascid' trip with all your tech, though. We still all have substantially different minds and brain chemistry. However, I'm glad you were able to discipline the experience for yourself to such a degree. I think we should use all material means in expanding consciousness, and your posts in this thread are a great example of the possibilities inherent in the use of those resources, and the dangers.