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How do I prepare for LSD...?

topic posted Thu, March 27, 2008 - 4:34 AM by  offlineGeert
May I ask a humble question..

I can obtain some LSD through a friend of mine.

I have experienced various psychedelic plants, all natural. And some synthetic drugs for energetic partying.
But...... I have never experienced a synthetic psychedelic.

Now.... I have heard different stories from friends.
Some found the sacred mushroom to be more 'dangerous' compared to LSD.
'Dangerous' meaning, losing control over the willpower and bounds of reality.
Through experience I have somehow bonded with the mushroom spirit, and I can control the 'madness' that comes with it, I can keep my head and mind strong throughout the experience, also in high doses. Allowing the loss of control, but keeping my mind sharp on my body, soul, spirit and all the layers that reveal themselves during the experience. Everytime is different and beautiful. The healing visions even help me outside of the experience.

Knowing this....

.... how can I prepare for an LSD experience.....?
What is it that I can expect, in comparison with other psychedelics, like sacred mushrooms....?
How are the visions different, how are they presented...?
Is it possible to steer the experience to a spiritual state...?
How much madness is involved...?
Is it possible to maintain willpower...?

I'm really interested to see where this experience can take me.
So are there any wizards here that can give me some insights and tips to work with?
I love to learn, and love to live.

Peace, Love and Nakedness.

Geert
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  • Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

    Thu, March 27, 2008 - 6:41 AM
    hell Geert, you are already prepared, dude
    Maybe write down something about what you want from the experience on a dream notebook and keep by your bed and then write down any dreams the night before you drop it - the unconscious material there might marry well with what comes out of the LSD experience. I am always told that mushrooms simply help me access unconscious material but I believe that the mushrooms provide their own material, being sentient beings. But my experience has been that LSD simply helps me access unconscious material, not being a sentient being but only a chemical - still, it can be powerfully transformative.
    I wouldn't think of it in terms of danger or comparisons, though - not productive. If you have a trusted sitter there is no danger. Trip big and don't waste it piddling around with small doses. I've read enough of your material to know you are ready, no doubt about it. But personally I wouldn't combine it with anything but marijuana.
    Are you going to do it at night or in the day? My favorite is outdoors in the wilderness in the morning early as possible. Nothing like a sunrise on LSD. At night you tend to just drill right down into yourself but out in the light of day you kind of flay open to everything and me I dig mother nature.
    It also can have strong stimulant effect but I've read your posts so you definately know how to relax. Just be prepared to feel like you ate some amphetamines!
    here's one of my prayers: O Lord may I have some acid again just once before I die? And also a young girl? (back off - by young girl I mean 35-40!) Maybe at the same time, if it's not too much to ask? Amen
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    • Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

      Thu, March 27, 2008 - 6:44 AM
      hey my friend got my some acid, can anyone tell me how to prepare for a hooker?
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      • orpheus
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        Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

        Thu, March 27, 2008 - 7:06 AM
        psychedellic hookers sounds like a nice concept to me...

        but the problem with a lot of nice stuff is you probably have to pay a lot for it...

        but anyway I had a kind of cool trippy experience under a tree in a park in metropolis...

        typical wow stuff looking at the fractal branches and the stars and then the sunrise and the city waking like a weird clockwork machine etc...

        cosmic is ok I guess but I'd for sure like to try the secure and comfortable cocoon angle with the nice pad and the loving lady etc...

        but for a bum I guess a sunrise under a nice tree could be a cool setting...

        but what happens if you get into adventurous wanderings...?

        there's so many vicious demons out there...

        www.youtube.com/watch
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        • Geert
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          Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

          Thu, March 27, 2008 - 11:48 AM
          Hey D., Ik and Orpheus.

          Thanks for the words, I'll take them with me.
          Still not sure what to expect though.

          Is the mushroom the lover and LSD the prostitute....? Haha

          Comparison is not productive, very true.
          But I would not like to jump in new waters without knowing what might lurk below the surface. I did it before and things turned out well, perfect actually, but... mm.. I guess nothing can go wrong as long as I keep loving close. That's what has always helped before, good intentions and power of love. Willingness to learn also...

          Nice what you said D.:

          "Are you going to do it at night or in the day? My favorite is outdoors in the wilderness in the morning early as possible. Nothing like a sunrise on LSD. At night you tend to just drill right down into yourself but out in the light of day you kind of flay open to everything and me I dig mother nature."
          Great stuff buddy. I like both, to work with nature, and the nature in me. I love the night, for it's introspective atmosphere. And I love the morning, the rising sun, birds whistling. Never have I experienced a state of altered consciousness in the morning though, I will definately try that one of these days.

          Cool

          Thanks again.
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          • dasha
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            Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

            Thu, April 3, 2008 - 6:58 PM
            yea something i always found perfect for the experience is to have it split, so that the first part is late at night and you see the sunrise and finish and come down on a bright sunny morning. then you nap for a couple of hours in the earlier part of the afternoon and wake up feeling refreshed for the rest of the evening..preferably before sunrise. the way you time depends on the specific quality of the substance and your susceptibility to things of its nature. it can last anywhere from 8 to 12 hours (5 if it's shit), so it all really depends.
            what happens when you time it like that is you get the intense introspection at night, and then it starts to ease off as the sun breaks the horizon and you find yourself in a new day, with a newfound amazement for everything around you. as you can probably guess there is a deep symbolism of rebirth by having the deep dark night turn into the bright and hopeful morning; all the more intensified by your substance as well as the emotions it creates.
            honestly, there is nothing like it. especially at times like autumn or spring when the air is cool and refreshing.

            have a lovely time!
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    • Sky ...
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      Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

      Sun, April 13, 2008 - 4:41 PM
      i always like to set an intention too before I trip or do any drug. I find it to be quite effective =)

      Good things for LSD include
      popsicles
      and some weed
      and lots of water
      and good music
      and if you can, something cool and interesting to watch and or/listen to
      or being outdoors is nice
      a hat and dark glasses
      make sure your tripping companions are good company
      and before you do it
      say thank you for a bunch of stuff you are thankful for and be real happy and smile and groove on that for a while

      and then
      open your mind and your heart
      and

      zoom out into the aetherscape

      remember to always bring something back with you
      bring back as much as you can carry

      and if you need help bringing it back

      you just ask!
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  • Dan
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    Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

    Thu, March 27, 2008 - 3:21 PM
    How to work with and possibly avoid bad psychedelic trips: deoxy.org/watch/tOHUaoLc6mo
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    • Geert
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      Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

      Fri, March 28, 2008 - 7:07 AM
      Hey Dan..

      What a good video..
      Her explanation was logical and clear.

      I like what she said about the 'bad' trip not being 'bad' at all. There where you get confronted with anxiety and fear comes the moment of healing. That is what I went through in one of my first experiences. I have always looked at the psychedelic experience as an uncovering of hidden layers within our perception of the self and our surroundings, and with great sensitivity one can connect to the supernatural, and see forces collapsing, joining and melting. Without getting lost in that great ocean of visions.

      The power to sustain and forward the thrills in every direction is what I am after, to glow in the dark as it where. To use the forces within and around for benefit of the good. The unseen forces of communication, therein lies the secret of great possibility and working for the greater good. I have had a great revelation where spirits told me that healing is the best way to live a lifetime, I am coming to the point where it makes more and more sense to walk that path, to surrender to this calmness, to be unafraid.

      Thanks again
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      • Mary...
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        Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

        Fri, March 28, 2008 - 10:30 AM
        accept that it is impossible to completely prepare for everything ahead of time ~ but know that you can cope with whatever shows up on your path in the present moment

        enjoy!

        love all-ways,
        mem
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      • Sky ...
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        Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

        Sun, April 13, 2008 - 4:46 PM
        about bad trips
        i have had a few
        but i was really happy at the end of the them
        because in all of them
        i came in and saved myself
        and there's nothing like looking into your own eyes and seeing a sweet smiling savior there
        saying
        that's right chica (or chico as the case may be)
        you know i got your back
        and then it's like
        really cool
        because you know you're always with you
        so
        you never have to worry about not being able to save yourself

        and that feels great! it's like the best insurance money cannot buy
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  • Gem E
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    Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

    Sat, March 29, 2008 - 10:11 AM
    Drink some red wine. There is no madness.
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    • Sent...
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      Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

      Sat, March 29, 2008 - 1:49 PM
      Just for future reference its best to use hypothetical references rather than direct ones.

      It takes a long time to kick in, and it keeps getting stronger....but LSD is not very toxic. Its not that physically dangerous to really trip on it as far as its chemical effects. You just need to watch out for unsafe behavior while under the influence. No driving.

      I would have non stressful music on hand. Art supplies. Fresh fruit. Good people for good conversation. Plan on not going anywhere for 24 hours or more. Dont trip around people who are not into it. Be someplace where you wont have to talk to people other than friends. All that kind of stuff.
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      • Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

        Sat, March 29, 2008 - 4:51 PM
        one of the main things that I haven't seen yet in this thread is No Negativity from people around you - and I'm not one of those who is against all negativity all the time but not while tripping, for sure! For some people this kind of thing needs to be said ahead of time - not talking about you, Geert, always ecstatic and naked as you are!
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  • Jacob
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    Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

    Sat, March 29, 2008 - 2:25 PM
    I've had trips that were largely mental, where I could relax, lay down, and go on a journey; and I've had trips that were largely physical, where I felt the need to run around the forest, dancing with the moon and chanting.

    I would say relax as you normally would for a trip, but if you feel gripped to do something more, go with it. Your journey will be ecstatic, no matter the expression.
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    • Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

      Sat, March 29, 2008 - 4:55 PM
      It's been so long - almost 30 years - since I dropped acid, Jacob reminds me here of how LSD does not have that powerful body high like mushrooms do and I recall that I too would often get physical on acid. On a big dose of mushrooms I'm just not going to be running around, period. Maybe on a small, social dose.
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      • Geert
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        Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

        Sun, March 30, 2008 - 4:47 AM
        Thanks so much everybody!!
        Thanks for responding, there's a lot I can work with here.

        If I understand correctly LSD has less effect on the body, more on the mind?

        With mushrooms I feel the dragons and snakes rushing through me, my body vibrating at atomical level, waves of energy pulsing, getting stronger and weaker throughout my system. At certain points I was actualy able to look inside my body with my eyes closed. A total connection of mind and body.

        For the rest.. I guess I'll let faith decide the outcome of the experience. See where the LSD can take me.
        I'll look at it as a confrontation of willpower and mind.

        Thanks again

        Peace, Love and Nakedness

        Geert
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        • Gem E
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          Re: How do I prepare for LSD...?

          Sun, March 30, 2008 - 5:08 AM
          You're welcome, friend!

          <<I'll look at it as a confrontation of willpower and mind.>>

          Hmm, a bit more levity might be in order ... say half of an average dose the first time out, with a good friend or two for company, in a relaxed setting - then just chill out and enjoy it. No worries.

          Chances are that you will be very pleasantly surprised :p
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