I don't know how IQ and the understanding of music compare, so I'm not going to dispute the IQ thing (esp. with non-regular smokers) while stoned. But I do, and know many others who do notice a much greater understanding and appreciation of music while high. I think this is why so many stoners love the Grateful Dead- it is extremely complex music that can be difficult to understand to it's fullest extent while sober. Personally, I find that while I'm high I can pick out the various instrument's parts and listen to them in full appreciation (as if it were that instrument alone being listened to while high). I think of it as IQ is an understanding of the box we call everyday life, and pot, while it may lower our finely tuned focus of the inside of the box, can help us examine the box from the outside. Many things we see are backward from the viewpoint of the sober world, but a new perspective of our everyday world can be very helpful, and fun.
No. I think most 'druggies', or users of harder, anesthetic drugs do them TO waste their painful time on earth. Do you believe one can learn from near-death experiences? Read a little on the pineal gland and DMT. Guess what, at some time in your life before you die you will be a 'druggie'.
Maybe this is related to schizophrenia. It's pretty well documented that hallucinogens can bring genetic tendencys to psychosis to the surface. But, yeah, I think most who have tripped a few times have experienced sober visuals.
How do you ensure you're getting the real thing? If it's active (you feel effects) and it's on a small piece of paper, it's real; nothing else is so active in such small doses (on hit 100 micrograms).
Environment? This is the most important, be around people you trust with your life. It's best if their tripping too. Don't be around drunks (trust me!!). Don't be around sober people if they will talk to you alot, or mess with your head. Don't trip in public (unless you're at a Dead or other jam show where many others are tripping and everyone has empathy for trippers if they are not one themselves.) So to be safe, eat it with one, or a few of your best friends who has/have done it before, in a comfortable envirmonment with no opportunity of paranoia, and you'll have the experience of a lifetime.
Help? The worst thing you can do is think about needing it. If you're scared of negative effects they are more likely to happen. Alot of weird stuff is going to happen that is very good, but may be thought of as bad by the anxious. But if it does come to a bad trip, the best they can do is reassure you, show their love to you, get you out of thought loops, or put on good, relaxing music (VERY helpful). Just sit and relax, don't overwhelm yourself with responsiblities (have none while your tripping, and DONT DRIVE). A good song, or a good friend's kind words can turn a bad trip 180 into the best experience of your life. But in all likelyhood, you won't geek. The worst you can do is wait for negative effects to happen. If things go very bad (VERY), take an anti-psychotic, or a sedative/tranquilizer (even possibly have a drink). But this should be a LAST resort, as in any negative experience there is a lesson to be learned (some of the best come from a bad experience).
Another pointer? Have an art book with you. I'd suggest Salvador Dali, I've never visually experienced anything like Dali on acid. But any art if going to be great, especially if it's colorful and open-ended. You'll never look at those paintings the same again. Another idea, if you have a good place is tripping outdoors in nice weather, with no people around that aren't tripping, the sky, a sunset, nature is all very nice.
It's all about set (your mind set going into the trip) and setting (your environment while tripping). Read up on it too. Check out LSD: My Problem Child, by Albert Hofmann, or wade through the vaults of erowid.org having to do with LSD. Remember you WILL have a great time, you will be amazed, and the effects will wear off eventually. It's probably a wise choice if your a little anxious to try shrooms first, as they last about half as long, and are in general, less intense.
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im pretty into those:) out of curiosity, could you point one out that dosage is measured in micrograms?
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I don't know how IQ and the understanding of music compare, so I'm not going to dispute the IQ thing (esp. with non-regular smokers) while stoned. But I do, and know many others who do notice a much greater understanding and appreciation of music while high. I think this is why so many stoners love the Grateful Dead- it is extremely complex music that can be difficult to understand to it's fullest extent while sober. Personally, I find that while I'm high I can pick out the various instrument's parts and listen to them in full appreciation (as if it were that instrument alone being listened to while high). I think of it as IQ is an understanding of the box we call everyday life, and pot, while it may lower our finely tuned focus of the inside of the box, can help us examine the box from the outside. Many things we see are backward from the viewpoint of the sober world, but a new perspective of our everyday world can be very helpful, and fun.
No. I think most 'druggies', or users of harder, anesthetic drugs do them TO waste their painful time on earth. Do you believe one can learn from near-death experiences? Read a little on the pineal gland and DMT. Guess what, at some time in your life before you die you will be a 'druggie'.
Maybe this is related to schizophrenia. It's pretty well documented that hallucinogens can bring genetic tendencys to psychosis to the surface. But, yeah, I think most who have tripped a few times have experienced sober visuals.
This has no place in a psychedelic discussion. The two are almost complete opposites.
How do you ensure you're getting the real thing? If it's active (you feel effects) and it's on a small piece of paper, it's real; nothing else is so active in such small doses (on hit 100 micrograms).
Environment? This is the most important, be around people you trust with your life. It's best if their tripping too. Don't be around drunks (trust me!!). Don't be around sober people if they will talk to you alot, or mess with your head. Don't trip in public (unless you're at a Dead or other jam show where many others are tripping and everyone has empathy for trippers if they are not one themselves.) So to be safe, eat it with one, or a few of your best friends who has/have done it before, in a comfortable envirmonment with no opportunity of paranoia, and you'll have the experience of a lifetime.
Help? The worst thing you can do is think about needing it. If you're scared of negative effects they are more likely to happen. Alot of weird stuff is going to happen that is very good, but may be thought of as bad by the anxious. But if it does come to a bad trip, the best they can do is reassure you, show their love to you, get you out of thought loops, or put on good, relaxing music (VERY helpful). Just sit and relax, don't overwhelm yourself with responsiblities (have none while your tripping, and DONT DRIVE). A good song, or a good friend's kind words can turn a bad trip 180 into the best experience of your life. But in all likelyhood, you won't geek. The worst you can do is wait for negative effects to happen. If things go very bad (VERY), take an anti-psychotic, or a sedative/tranquilizer (even possibly have a drink). But this should be a LAST resort, as in any negative experience there is a lesson to be learned (some of the best come from a bad experience).
Another pointer? Have an art book with you. I'd suggest Salvador Dali, I've never visually experienced anything like Dali on acid. But any art if going to be great, especially if it's colorful and open-ended. You'll never look at those paintings the same again. Another idea, if you have a good place is tripping outdoors in nice weather, with no people around that aren't tripping, the sky, a sunset, nature is all very nice.
It's all about set (your mind set going into the trip) and setting (your environment while tripping). Read up on it too. Check out LSD: My Problem Child, by Albert Hofmann, or wade through the vaults of erowid.org having to do with LSD. Remember you WILL have a great time, you will be amazed, and the effects will wear off eventually. It's probably a wise choice if your a little anxious to try shrooms first, as they last about half as long, and are in general, less intense.
Most importantly, have fun!