Problems with tripping on LSD

[phantomcosmonaut]

I always loved LSD. It was my first and favorite psychedelic. All of my trips were great at first; not counting the anxiety, paranoia, and stomach pains. Eventually i started getting more negative symptoms. My attention jumps rapidly to different things, never finishing a thought before moving to the next. Because of this I'm always rushing and anxious and forgetful on acid. I used to be able to think very clearly on it, which was my faborite aspect, its why i preached acid for so long, but now my thoughts are jumbled and senseless. Also one very odd thing is that every single time my rib cage would become visible and it would appear as though there was a bump in a specific area, like i broke something. I always convince myself that its all in my head, but i can feel it and see it at all times, sometimes even into the next day. Eventually it came to a point where every one of my acid trips went downhill because of these symptoms (although not for the entire trip). Keep in mind this only goes for LSD, I was/am still using many other psychedelics without having these effects. I'm not expecting an explanation, but maybe someone has similar experiences, maybe not with the same symptoms but similarly odd symptoms. I have officially stopped using LSD; I know that would be the first thing many of you will say haha.

 

[Zalo]

Perhaps don't stop taking LSD altogether, but take a break. LSD may seem like all fun and games at first, but, like myself, have grown to respect it after having a bad trip. After taking a long break I can comfortably enjoy LSD again.

I find that with enough LSD you can imagine something and see it in reality, which I find feels delusional and rather anxiety provoking.

 

[Clocktower]

Scattered thoughts and body horror are pretty common aspects of LSD in my experience. If they bother you you might want to stick to lower doses or other drugs. I agree with Zalo that a break might be in order - if you take LSD too often it can lose its novelty, and with the novelty goes some of the joy, leaving you exposed to a more uncomfortable mindfucking.

 

[Smugglerr]

I saw my friend go through the same thing, the first trip for him was amazing, but as he took it more and more it got worse and worse. I didn't have to experience this, but I think that everyone who trips multiple times needs to step back and sort of purify the reasons why they take it. Its different coming out of your first trip, because you were innocent to its profound feelings, and the next trips will never be as innocent again if you dont take a step back and look at why you take it.

 

[Si Dread]

... if you aren't distracted by the trip then the side effects & physical difficulties become more pronounced, & if you're using LSD regularly, the novelty wears off & makes a trip less distracting. Simple.

Moderation, as ever, is the key!

 

[phantomcosmonaut]

... if you aren't distracted by the trip then the side effects & physical difficulties become more pronounced, & if you're using LSD regularly, the novelty wears off & makes a trip less distracting.

I'm aware of that, which is why I said I'm able to convince myself it's in my head. But if the trip is really intense and you happen to notice these things, then that becomes the distraction in a way and it's way more overwhelming. Isn't that what causes bad trips usually?

 

[dqanielle]

dude yep that is soo true lsd is like a tool that opens your imagination to reality . last time i tripped on lsd which was like 3 days ago on 2 super potent stamps i litterally knocked out my other friend because he was trip ping so hard .we were camping out in the middle of the woods . i thought i was in heaven i literally almost striped naked just like adam and eve but out of nowhere my thoughts turned into oh il never be the same again . i hallucinated the ground as a whole bunch of snakes and me and my friends started to hear babby alligators and i started to hallucinate them everywhere it was supper creepy cuz i also thought the kkk were gonna come out and get us . lol my friend pointed out to a sheet and said it was a dead body and my mind process it as one which really creeped me the fuck out. idk on lsd i feel like im a hero lol im filled with so much inspiration and i just felt as if i was in heaven. once a month tripping on lsd is the way to go it will always seem special and also remember that your tripping.