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Scared having problems after taking LSD

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Silly sam

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Up untill this problem I have smoked weed heavily for about a year. Pretty much at least a joint a night, minus the odd occassion.

I took LSD stupidly at a music festival about a month ago. It was extremely intense and think was a vary large dosage as was a drip. I had a very intense trip as I was scarred and on my own at this point I closed my eyes trying to sleep. Creating heavy amounts of hallucinations with my eyes closed. I was fine up an till I smoked a joint several weeks later. My head filled up and felt like I had a big head ache. Making me panic. I lost concentration of the film I was watching and kept repeating everything anyone would say (in my head). Since this problem i have completly stopped smoking weed or any form of drug except alcohol from time to time. Over time it went. About a week later I had this same problem of repeating what people say in my head. Again it went away, but over the last few days I have worked it back up. I learnt to control not to repeate what people say but find it a struggle as have thought about it so much.

Last night I went drinking with my friends, I was very happy until I realized without trying that I was again repeating what everyone was saying (in my head). So I left early went home and went to bed. But after waking from my sleep, I tries to fall back asleep, when trying I get to a state of closed eye halusinations with voices similar to my trip. So in the end realizing I'm thinking stupid stuff woke my self completely up to stop it all and posted this.

I'm only 18 going to Uni soon and really regreting taking lsd. Any support or help will be very grateful. Due to the stress involved with these thoughts, I have opened up entirely to my mum, explaining everything as I want to get through this and live my life again!

I did go through all the symptoms of quoting weed, but felt like I have done well except from this problem about the LSD.

Thank you so much to anyone that reads and replies to this.
 
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Ive had similar to that, I smoked weed heavily pretty much everyday for 5 years since I was 13 when I was 18 I did try LSD a few times and the 3rd experience I had was a really mad intense fearful trip.
I started having the effects you describe along with paranoia and HPPD which weed intensified vastly while stoned.
I quit cold turkey since then, now I cant stand weed to be honest, I only smoke it when im wired in bed on my own and cant get to sleep.
I learned to grow with my mind like this and have lived with it since, I sometimes think though that it could of always been there.. just the constant cannabis dreamland covered it up & LSD has opened the mind so you realise alot better and improve on it.
Although this could just be another wacky theory of mine into the ways of the world
 
Sorry about multiple threads just wanted a reply. I'm constantly repeating everything as if I never heard it the first time? Like some kind of short term memory relapse? Is this possible or just me paronoide from weed and worrying from the LSD?
 
Hi Silly sam, sorry to hear you're experiencing these nasty side effects from weed and LSD, that really sucks man.
It's good that you're aware that your thoughts patterns aren't their usual self lately, and it's good that you're conciously trying to avoid obsessing over/repeating the things people say. I must say that it's also really admirable and sensible that you've told your mum what's going on, her support will make it easier to get through this. If it is getting to the point where it is interferring with your everyday life, for example if its causing you to avoid socialising with your friends, or if when you start uni it negatively impacts on your learning, then you should really seek some professional help with it. You may feel that it's necessary to do so now. If you do want help, you can start by going to your regular doctor and explain the situation to them. They might refer you on to a psychologist for further treatment.

The good news is that although recreational drugs can have some nasty effects on our brain's chemistry, those effects usually aren't permanent. The brain is an amazing organ and in most cases it is completely capable of repairing the damage we do to it from drug use/abuse. The best thing you can do to speed up the healing process is to eat healthy, drink plenty of water, get lots of sleep and try to fit in some regular exercise. Hopefully over the next few months you'll notice a good improvement.

But as I said, if you think you need medical help to get through this, please don't hesitate to see your doctor. Good luck, and keep us updated <3
 
you'll be fine man. lsd is in and out of you before it's effects even begin.

it's one of the safest drugs in the world.

maybe a music festival wasn't the wisest choice for your first trip. i'd always suggest a safe place, like your flat/house, but switch of your phones so you can't be disturbed.

lock the door. have a few close friends over, tripping or not. just a happy gathering, unless you're like me and prefer tripping on your own. then it's just a case of the above, plus sorting out what shit you need for the night. drinks/food (if you can eat), music, dvd's etc.

then just sit down, chill and let the trip take you away. play your favourite music, trippy music. whatch a trippy movie, come on here/any other forums you frequent. chat with people over msn, if you feel like it.

making sure that all you have to do is whatever you want to do makes for such a better trip. feeling safe does too. once you're a bit more experienced with tripping, then maybe take some when out partying...just remember that the paranoia will always be higher the busier the place you are (general rule, i don't suffer this and know a lot of people who do and don't.)

basically it's all about making sure you feel comfortable with what you want to and end up doing. keep it fun and you've got way less of a chance of a bad trip.

meh, just my 2 pence worth
 
^^ While I agree with a few points you made regarding LSD and I understand where you're coming from, this is really not an appropriate thread to promote to use of LSD at all. The OP is really concerned about their mental health after taking LSD and I would be surprised if they ever took it again, regardless of setting/company/preparation for the trip etc. And while Silly sam is getting back to some kind of normality he certainly shouldn't be taking any recreational substances at all.
 
As I responded in his other thread he is just a little confused by the experience and the "flashback" pot caused him......the nature of a psychedelic, can bring up issues you weren't mentally able to see before tripping. Or as others say, they manifested themselves "from" the trip. He needs to keep monitoring his situation and for god's sake don't smoke MJ which is notorious for cause paranoid thoughts. Be careful out there folks.
 
I was really courcious as to comment on this forum but I'm pleased I did. I got into drugs because of the people. Rarely anyone judges and love the company. I think the real problem was that i was already too fucked on ket and drink before taking the drip. I enjoyed it for a short while but it got extremely intense and found my self at the other side of the festival on my own walking back towards the last place I remember being. Then basically passed out on the floor. To be woken up by a light in my eyes, than taken to a little recovery hospital where I spent the rest of my time tripping my nuts of. Having spent the majority of the trip with closed eyes trying to sleep I think im finding it easy to have a flash back as when sleeping am in a pretty similar environment. I think I'm having these other thoughts due to coming off weed, stressing about Uni and anything else. Iv realized im not going crazy just thinking way too much into everyday life. Smoking weed obviously slowed that down. Now sober my brain is free to go crazy. The trip was on my 18th bday and 3 other of my friends where in pretty much the same state as me, 2 in health centers like me. Must have been fucking strong stuff as we are all comfortable drug users. I just worry a lot more :). Thanks u guys
 
After I had a bad mushroom trip a few years back, I had a big problem with obsessive thinking. My mind would go around in circles thinking obsessively about the same things. I'd have constant anxiety and a few panic attacks. I was sure that I'd lost my mind and completely fucked something up when I took those shrooms.

It took me some time to wrap my head around what had happened to me. I had to stop smoking weed, and I haven't taken mushrooms or LSD ever since. I doubt I ever will again. I think you're just suffering from major anxiety because your mind is having trouble assimilating the experience. It definitely wouldn't hurt to find some professional help. You might be just scared and anxious. I definitely don't think this is some kind of permanent problem. I think that the impact of the trip isn't sinking in so easily right now.

Please consider seeing a mental health professional. It would probably help you out a great deal if you had someone to talk to. I wish I had done the same.
 
It's exactly what u just said. I just this day got happy and confident about it. But keep letting my self slip from time to time. Cheers again
 
same thing happened to me...even with the smoking a week later shit and having a panic attack from it

just get clean for a while, clear ur mind, relize that its not a big deal what happened to u cuz it happens to people a lot, and ull be back to normal...
 
Stop all drugs, even smoking herb for the time being.

Talking to a therapist or counselor can help if you are having issues with panic and anxiety.

Good luck!

Don't feel bad. I know people who had horrible times on acid and they discovered that LSD wasn't for them but they're more into booze and herb.
 
The thing is it all went but came back I think just because i keep thinking about repeating in my head what people say. When I forget it doesn't happen but because is such an easy thing to remember and think about. So annoying!
 
It's just obsessive thinking, which can manifest itself in all different ways. Keep yourself busy and invest your energy positively and socially. This way you'll have better and more important things on your mind.
 
blah man is right... obsesive thinking

even when ur "in" it, ur really not, its just you thinking it...

just stop taking drugs my man and give ur brain a break..for a bit
 
I too have been reminded about an LSD trip by smoking weed. I think its important to remember that one's perception is malleable - it may be changed back into normality if it has become... deformed. Drugs have the power to effect how we think - but so do we on our own. The fact that you are becoming consciously aware of your thought patterns shows that you are on the right track. You'll be quite alright if you aren't already!
 
Seems like you triggered some kind of an O.C.D. for some reason when I did LSD in my early 20's, I found myself with O.C.D. but over the years, I learned to control it. As far as having flashbacks & what not, I did have them especially after smoking weed & it goes away but it may take anywhere from months to years.
 
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