Seeing friends who have died while tripping

[cutecute]

Every time I've done shrooms, and many times that I've taken acid, a bunch of people "become" my old friends who've passed away. Especially my one friend Andrew (has a post in the shrine about him). I see them everywhere around me at least one point in the trip.

Each time it's happened, I feel happy and comforted by it. They always seem content and like they're having a good time when I see them, and they look just as they did in life, although they always change back to being a random stranger if I walk closer.

I'm a fervent atheist and also don't believe in any kind of afterlife so for me it's a way of kind of being with them.

Does this happen to any one else? and if so how did you feel about it and who was the person to you?

 

[Seyer]

Never had that specifically happen. I have a picture of my uncle (passed away in 2004) in my room and one night when I took acid, his picture came to life (like in the Harry Potter films, no voice though). He waved to me and had the biggest smile on his face as if he hadnt seen me in forever. That moment brought so much joy to me, allowed me to say goodbye to him and tell him that I love him. I dont remember the last words I ever said to him or the last time I saw him when he was alive. Even though it was all in my mind, I truly felt a connection to him and it allowed me to get the closure I needed.

 

[nearjat]

My ex girlfriend claimed this happened when she took LSD for the first time with me, but not someone transforming into her dead friend, but hallucinating and speaking to him.

Of course, she was batshit insane and I have my doubts that this friend even existed.

 

[kanyeknievel]

Maybe this is some realization you had that a person's life never goes away.. they stay around and become one with the earth and the living... just in unfamiliar forms

 

[Mac98]

Shrooms and LSD are beautiful substances. To me, they help the brain tap into parts that are otherwise dormant when you're sober. You see things through a different perspective and sometimes you may be tapping into a subconcious part of the brain that let's you have such revealing hallucinations..

Otherwise, it might totally be legit and you've lived something supernatural. Who knows. It's really impossible to tell. But what's important is that you get the closure you seek... and sometimes it's just nice to be reminded of these people. Touching stories. I'm glad I read them.

 

[PROZ4C]

Maybe this is some realization you had that a person's life never goes away.. they stay around and become one with the earth and the living... just in unfamiliar forms

I can relate to that during some of my trips...

But also very much the opposite too, as in I realize how much I take the people who are still around in my life right now for granted. Often breaks me down really good... makes me feel absolutely terrible about any times I have ignored or been hurtful to someone. Also really really helps me simply overlook peoples minor faults which might irritate me and then I realize all their positives.

Psychedelics to me are almost always euphoric but also has such a down right humbling aspect.

I always come out of a trip very grateful for everything, and everyone around me.

Why are these drugs illegal again??? LOL seriously...

Oh yeah...

That's why

I don't mean to diverge into the whole "should be legal" quagmire but when something like this thread remindes me of how great psychedelics have been to me it's really hard for me not to go there because I wish everyone could get to experience what we do.

And the simple truth is were are the minority of the population, a small segment that thinks for ourselves and will do what we know is alright and the rest will never make that leap with out having "permission" from their authority figures.

Oh well... at least I get to do my thing...

 

[Mac98]

And the simple truth is were are the minority of the population, a small segment that thinks for ourselves and will do what we know is alright and the rest will never make that leap with out having "permission" from their authority figures.

Oh well... at least I get to do my thing...

I think the numbers are growing, though... and tell yourself MANY more people take drugs than you would believe. Doctors and Lawyers have been reputed to a little bit of cocaine use to cope with the long hours...

I would say, however, that too many users overlook the mystical side of drugs and only do it to get smashed. That's not a critique, they can do what they want with what they have, but I think it's a shame. These drugs have tremendous teaching attributes and, ime, have taught me more about life than school ever has and has helped expand my mind.

Your pyramid illustration shows it very well, though... it's important to dumb the population down in order to have better control. These drugs would NOT help that process.

 

[cutecute]

Never had that specifically happen. I have a picture of my uncle (passed away in 2004) in my room and one night when I took acid, his picture came to life (like in the Harry Potter films, no voice though). He waved to me and had the biggest smile on his face as if he hadnt seen me in forever. That moment brought so much joy to me, allowed me to say goodbye to him and tell him that I love him. I dont remember the last words I ever said to him or the last time I saw him when he was alive. Even though it was all in my mind, I truly felt a connection to him and it allowed me to get the closure I needed.

beautiful story, i'm glad you had the opportunity of this experience