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The Big & Dandy Solo Trip Thread

Taking LSD alone

My apologies if this has been covered before but I couldn't find it in a search of thread titles.

I've reached a stage where I now feel quite comfortable taking LSD. I've noticed that I seem to handle things like anxiety significantly better than the people I've tripped with. I seem to be able to 'let go' a lot easier and overcome difficult periods by going zen. But I also seem to have a much more introspective time than most of my friends, who seem to spend the entire experience goofing around and laughing their asses off. That's fine, but I really want to explore the divine aspect of this substance a lot more.

SO...I thought it might be rewarding if I take a weekend off and go to the mountains by myself to trip alone at some point in the coming weeks/months. I just wanted to know if anyone out there has done this kind of thing? Was it worthwhile, or is it asking for trouble?

This is something which excites me but which I feel could be significantly intense in some ways. So I'd love to get as much advice as possible.

Many thanks.
 
I agree with you...triping alone is much deeper and more expanding for me.
Ive made similar trip you wanted to do 3 weeks ago...I went out of civilization to nature(alone) took 2 hits of acid and 4shrooms(medium grade) and just lied on grass completely out of people and I was expanding my mind...it was one of best days Ive ever had! On the peak I smoke some very good pot and than I was completely lost(not in bad way). I highly recommend to make trip you plan....in mountains it would be wonderful!...also its good to take mp3man with you coz music is great! I listened to the doors:)
....pls exuse my mistakes I just wanted to help...take care!
 
I seem to be able to 'let go' a lot easier and overcome difficult periods by going zen. But I also seem to have a much more introspective time than most of my friends, who seem to spend the entire experience goofing around and laughing their asses off. That's fine, but I really want to explore the divine aspect of this substance a lot more.
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It sounds like a good idea. The whole 'party' angle of tripping is a weird one. Some of the psychedelics are fine for that -- used to have big parties where half the crowd were shrooming and it just meant that everyone was very polite -- but it even in those circumstances the insight factor was relatively minor.

Tripping solo on one of the more 'serious' psychedelics can be really fabulous. If you're able to be alone and undistracted, a lot of psychic turmoil can get undone.

If you can handle the stuff, are able to center yourself when things get weird, and make sure your camping gear and food and water are easy to deal with, then go for it.

If you have second thoughts about going over a particular ravine or climbing a hill or whatever, err on the side of caution.

One of my greatest joys in life was a 2CT2 trip walking through some woods we call 'the Cathedral', the light is amazing through all these very old oak trees, then walking a path covered in ferns (who needs Disney when there are ferns?), and then later watching an end of season dragonfly mating orgy as the sun was setting. I bumped into a couple of people, but was able to smile and nod and then get moving.

Edited to add: Have you done this kind of solo nature experience relatively sober before? If you can handle that kind of isolation & acid, you should be fine.
 
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As long as you remember to bring everything you need for survival, comfort and enjoyment you'll be fine. It's not like it's your first time.
 
Thanks for the advice. I can't say that I've ever gone camping alone before, but that won't be a problem because I live in a very small city which is surrounded by wilderness. To get to an isolated mountain seriously takes no more than a 15 minute drive, and if something should happen my phone will be able to reach civilisation. So I might just make it a single (long) day trip starting before lunch, and then if all goes well I might try the same thing further away for a whole weekend the next time.

At any rate, reading your comments has increased my enthusiasm. It will be good to be away from distractions that are all too present in a party environment. I'll definitely be taking some music, but also a pen and paper to record my thoughts. Look forward to a trip report after the event! :D

Peace,
Black Octagon
 
If you're planning on camping, make sure to pitch the tent BEFORE you take the acid;)

Make sure the weather forecast is favorable, even really great.

Also, I really agree with the poster somewhere above about bringing everything you'd possibly need in a bag with you. Some odd things that could have come in handy in my experience, had I had them, were water bottles, fruit, sketchbook, pictures, flashlight, cell phone (and let your friends know of your plans beforehand so they can check on you), and perhaps some sort of tranquiliser if your trip gets too intense, although it seems like that wont be a factor with you.

If it helps, bring along a bag of weed; brings out the anxiety in me while on acid, but with many it heightens the areas you are able to explore.

I've tripped a lot, but oddly enough I've never once done it alone. The one time I tried, the mushrooms turned out to be bunk (dealers8) ). I've got legit ones now, and this post has sort of inspired me to take a trek into the woods alone one day to try this out for myself. I really need it as of late.

Good luck!
 
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I personally don't think it's such a good idea. You said you've never camped alone? Trust me when I go camping alone, I hear a lot of wierd sounds and sometimes get pretty freaked out even while sober. And since the mountain is so close to the your city, there might be the unwelcome sound of leaves cracking around you to bring the shadow of a not-so-friendly person on your doorstep. These are all unwelcome things whilst tripping and of course one paranoid thought will trigger audio hallucinations and the whole 9 yards of paranoia.

Maybe a low dose would be okay... If you do a medium or high dose, I just think it's asking for trouble. If I were you, I'd hang out in a extremely familiar place with an escape route back to a comfortable house if needed. Everything should be thought out in advance, because when the acid hits, You want to be able to be in a safe comfotable place if trouble arises.
 
Thats all very true, but if you think about it like that, you're more likely to get a bad trip. If you're trying to avoid a bad trip, then you'll probably have one. Just relax. I've taken moderate to high doses, like 5 - 7gs to myself alone and had a great time. Granted, I haven't been camping, but it was still pretty crazy. Maybe familiarize yourself with a high dose before you venture out into the mountains. Tripping in nature can be pretty fun, but like psilocybe said, its not something to take lightly.
 
Yeah that's pretty much exactly what I was thinking. This will just be a regular normal dose (1 blotter - but DAMN good quality :) ). It's not like I'll never have a chance to do this again.

Btw, when you said 5-7grams, I assume you WEREN'T talking about acid, yes?
 
Right, my bad, I was talking about mushrooms. I didn;t see that you were talking specifically about LSD. But I'd say if its only one blotter, even if it is pretty potent, you shouldn;t run into any problems. Let us know how it goes.
 
what about me? ive never used lsd (but am planning to soon). do u think that i sould take it alone? i was planning to take it sometime in the future when im sure ill be alone.
 
plus im thinking of candyflipping as well. would this be wise. ive had quite a bit of experience with mdma (including some visuals) and i know these pills arent too strong. woule that be a good idea?
 
sorry ast thing. im probably gonna have 2 hits of acid. would it be advisable to candyflip on 2 while soking weed, when its my fist time taking acid?
 
i like candy: assuming what you have is good quality acid, do NOT take it lightly. the LSD experience is (in my opinion) significantly more profound and even challenging than drugs such as MDMA. take it by itself first, and with other people. also, only take one, because if your blotters are as strong as they're supposed to be, then 2 hits will probably give you an experience which is more challenging than rewarding. Acid can be a big thing the first time you do it. so the idea of candyflipping alone off 2 blotters when you've never touched LSD before is NOT recommended. Do some research and you'll discover that such things should be approached with caution and patience. The risk of having really strong acid for your first time means that doing 2 is simply asking for trouble, especially with MDMA.

Again, take one good-quality blotter with at least one other person. don't mix with other drugs if possible (though a little alcohol and cannabis is fine), and that in itself should blow your mind!
 
As for the divine element of LSD, the people to read up on first would probably include: Aldous Huxley (doors of perception/heaven&hell); Ram Das (be here now); Alan Watts (the joyous cosmology). Some of these are available on erowid.org.
 
Hi everyone,
It's great to be here. i'm posting for my first time so forgive me for any mistakes or any laps on my part as to the lingo ;). I've never tripped before, though, nearly all of my friends have tripped. Recently i spoke with a friend and asked him to take a trip with me and he said "no, the last time i tripped, a person i was trippin with lost his mind and really freaked out everyone." He said he hasn't been able to get over it and will never trip again for the fear of having those flashs backs which he said were certain. This is truly upsetting to me because he is and always has been a good friend and a cool guy, now he won't trip again.

I do not want to take a trip with other people because i fear that i will wreck there chances of ever having a good trip. I quit taking xtc and weed about two years ago and cleaned myself up, now i think i'm ready to trip but alone. This will be my first trip.

My questions is should i take a tab alone?

Thanks for your help.
 
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I think that if you are capable from being detached from your personal comfort zones (room, house, etc) without any problem, this could be a positive experience. However, if you don't have any familiar place to turn to, it could easily turn into a nightmare. I've found that with tripping in the woods, if the only place you can take refuge in is a tent, it can be quite scary. Tripping in a familiar and ordered setting tends to feel more structured, whereas unfamiliar or primitive settings(such as a tent out in the forest) can lead to an intense feeling of chaos that could escalate into a very bad trip (it could also go in the opposite and more positive direction). Its helps if you've accepted the universal truth; existence is chaotic and is not bound or defined by society. This is why people who have adapted/lived in natural settings have the benefit of being detached from a society where consciousness is heavily restricted, allowing them to use sacramental herbs to their full potential. This is exactly why ego loss is so frightening, it makes us feel less in control over our defined role in society.
The presence of other people can easily have a negative impact on your trip. I would suggest finding someone who has visited the kaleidoscopic universe before (preferably one who is capable of guiding a trip into positive directions). If your friends are the type whose drug interests go as far as their own pleasures, and don't have any interest in learning about the pharmacological aspects of drugs, they would not be the best candidates for tripping with. I wouldn't even advise having a sitter unless you are capable of entrusting them with your life. Always keep in mind that, while you're tripping, your plane of consciousness will be on a level where simple human interaction very confusing for you, so steer clear of places where your sanity is expected of you.

SET AND SETTING!
 
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I like candy is easily the coolest kid I've seen here on bluelight.:p Why don;t you try taking those two tabs and then jump out a window.
 
cheers for all the info guys. i was planning on tripping with a mate (1 of the blotters was for him) but he piked out on me. ill try and find someone else to trip with otherwise ill just take the 1 myself. look out for my trip report soon!
 
ive tripped alone many many times. in my bedroom usually. familair environments tend to help deter the bad trip sort of thing. just have good music and ur set. if u are taking a heroic dose, make sure u let a friend know or something in case things go awry, but then again u also may be too fucked to use a phone or instant messenger...

well if u count my cats then no not alone. they always trip with me when id dose in my house (of course they wouldnt partake in the drugs).
 
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