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Taking psychedelics alone, the n°1 "don't"?

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Peaceandporc

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Hi guys,

I keep on seeing everywhere that the n°1 rule of safe psych use is not to do them alone, always have a sitter.

In accordance with this, despite having used a number of different psychs over the last 3 years, I've never tried anything "harder" than shrooms alone.

So i'm just here to ask what your thoughts are about using psychedelics by yourself?

I have a feeling that trips could be a lot more introspective, and to be honest I don't see what the problem is with using by yourself, can anyone explain why this rule is so recurrent and widely known, cause I really don't understand why...

Also (and mainly) i have 1 blotter of 25i-NBOMe (1000ug) here and I'm debating taking it by myself tonight, should I?
 
It's more of a rule of thumb for trying new psychedelics. There is nothing wrong with tripping alone, but doing so on a new drug or on an unusually high dose could make you end up wishing you had a sober sitter.

You know your psyche better than anyone else. If you can handle doing psychedelics in a group with minimal contact, you'll probably be fine on your own.
 
Because it can be useful if one is freaking out or doing something dangerous while in a delusional state to have a understanding soberish person about. However I, and a lot of other folks trip alone. Mostly for the reason you mentioned, it's easier to think when you're not trying to entertain others. If you did alright with the shrooms I don't see why you shouldn't take the 25i, it's much, much less of a head-fuck in my experience.
 
Trapping by yourself is totally fine, and is a lot of fun, as long as you are already really experienced in that activity, and really informed about the substance you wish to research.

I used to always trip with other friends, until I got into the RC scene.... lol
There were so many chemicals that I wanted to research, started doing some alone because it was way more convenient.
 
My worst trips have always been caused by other people. When by myself it is much easier to work though the deeply personal introspection that a mushroom trip can bring



With most other drugs, it's boring to get high alone.. with psychedelics, it just makes it a much more personal journey.
 
Folley said:
With most other drugs, it's boring to get high alone.. with psychedelics, it just makes it a much more personal journey.
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yup...i think it depends on your make up. I enjoy my own company so a trip is quality me time. The only psych that gets boring alone is AMT, IME
 
I enjoy tripping alone. I used to only trip with friends but now id rather just drink and then trip by myself. With other people its more of an experience. but alone its more of a malleable tool. The danger is thought loops. mainly because once you get stuck in one, the fourth or fifth time around, theres nothing else around you to compare as "normal" so you may be massively far out and think youve sobered up and just get further and further out. But this is a healthy process. I dunno just be careful. Have fun :)
 
Folley said:
My worst trips have always been caused by other people. When by myself it is much easier to work though the deeply personal introspection that a mushroom trip can bring



With most other drugs, it's boring to get high alone.. with psychedelics, it just makes it a much more personal journey.
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THIS. psychedelics alone can be problematic alone in the sense of an adverse reaction, but most bad trips are caused by other people saying/doing/ things or reminding you of something that sets you off in a bad way. Other people usually spark these bad trips, not on purpose, but they can awaken guilt and unsettled business.

First bad trip was because I hadn't seen my buddy in 8 years, and I felt he was out of control in my house at night where my parents could not know we were tripping. Second bad trip was caused by being on a bus full of people that I did not know/trust and I thought we were being followed (later asked my friends, and one very frightening woman was on a suspiciously similar route as we were). And third bad trip was because I was left alone with a friend who is a compulsive liar and I wasn't sure if I should be angry at myself for being his friend, or angry at myself for being angry at him for something he might not be able to help.

Other people complicate trips, add an entirely new dimension to them. The dimension of communication.
 
don't drive
make sure you have music... it feels very "empty" without it imo. and have the playlists etc set up beforehand
 
definitely have the music. good music that you like. I had trip that gave me complete ego death since some drunk fuck sang country, and I freaked out and left my group. I had no one, no music, and nothing to stop the crazy loop going on in my head and snap me back into reality. 6-8 hours of it, and all i remember was sitting down doing nothing, while having flashes of my friends around me watching myself die in first person. over and over. those 6-8 hours felt like 6-8 years. very spiritual, but very saddening for me, being that I thought I was already gone when reality set back in. I was also very experienced with psychedelics at the time as well. I had another solo trip where i dabbed a shit ton of weed, watched hot tub time machine, and passed out to some chill ambient shit. solo trips to me are always the most spiritual, and keep me in touch with my inner subconscious and emotions greatest. it did at least while I was still tripping.

overall, solo trips were very hit or miss for me, however, I do not regret a single one I did. but definitely bring SOMETHING that can keep you from getting trapped inside your mind. maybe have a friend call you to check on you every hour or so just to keep you intact with reality and the things in front of you. most importantly, know exactly what you are taking, know your limits, and know your mind and body.
 
Most of my trips have been alone. I don't think it is important to have a sitter once you become experienced, though, but for your first time or two it is a good idea to have someone else around. My first two trips were with people who already had experience with psychedelics and it was reassuring to have them there,
 
Thanks for your advice guys, I'm a relatively experienced user, probs have had around 30-50 experiences (estimate, i honestly haven't been counting) to this day, so I don't think I'd have any problem handling myself, I was just wondering if maybe there was something I didn't know that should stop me doing it.
Music is a massive part of my trips and I'm always slightly frustrated that I can't listen to exactly what i'm feeling like during communal trips (all my friends seem to like reggae, and I can't stand the stuff, so we generally end up listening to DnB by consensus, whereas I'm much more of a 60's psychedelic rock kind of person), however the idea of having a friend call every so often seems like a good one, just in case.
I'mma go ahead and take my blotter now, cheers for the insight guys, glad to know I'm not the only person who thinks solotrips can add something to the experience.
 
have fun man! hope all goes well. i love hearing about people's solo experiences, so let us know how it goes!
 
  • I don't really agree that it is a rule not to trip alone but as sekio suggests: if experience is limited, either in general or with a certain compound you plan on taking, your reaction is unpredictable because everyone reacts somewhat uniquely (some more idiosyncratic than others). For that reason having a sitting present to be sure is especially wise. But those that feel confident based on the sheer number of trips under their belt and the fact that the start low (which you would not be doing with 1000 ug of 25I), can find that it is less necessary and they typically would not need to ask others about the matter.
  • We have a solo trip thread (although I can see how it is not 100% the identical topic, but still), you can find it here
  • We don't really allow the implied 'should I take the 25I or not?' question on its own
  • Thread seems to be somewhat concluded / answered, if you have decided, and considering the above points.

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