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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: LordBiron on April 03, 2013, 02:46 pm

Title: Psychonaut
Post by: LordBiron on April 03, 2013, 02:46 pm
Ello everyone, just had a few quick questions. I want to explore my mind with psychedelics and I want to record my experiences in a scientific way. Does anyone else do this or am I just fucking weird? Any advise on how to conduct my trip reports?
Title: Re: Psychonaut
Post by: Spiral Eyes on April 03, 2013, 03:21 pm

You may find these two sites to be excellent places for discussing your adventures.


Clearnet:   http://www.drugs-forum.com
                  http://www.shroomery.org/forums/postlist.php/Board/1
Title: Re: Psychonaut
Post by: kittenfluff on April 03, 2013, 03:31 pm
Ello everyone, just had a few quick questions. I want to explore my mind with psychedelics and I want to record my experiences in a scientific way. Does anyone else do this or am I just fucking weird? Any advise on how to conduct my trip reports?

Not everyone does this, but you are not fucking weird for doing it. Many of my most respected authors did. If you haven't already, I suggest reading PIHKAL and TIHKAL, which are in fact veritable encyclopedias of drug experiences (basically, the author systematically synthesized a whole pharmacopeia of substances and took them, documenting it all in a scientific way). Beyond that, my favorite author is Robert Anton Wilson, who recommends documenting experiences when performing any sort of mind-altering activity. He was very influenced by Alistair Crowley who, while trying a very different system to psychonauts, also documented everything while practicing thelemic magik. Also Timothy Leary is another great writer and has written several books with guides to 'properly' doing trips (he means 'in a meaningful and scientific way'. Not sure I'm with him on this point, but I do see what he means...).

Personally, I would recommend documenting set (mind-set - how you're feeling at the time), the setting (where you're doing it) and dosage. I would also suggest doing it with someone who isn't tripping, or takes a much lighter dose, who can document as you go, else maybe keeping a voice-recorder running to document the trip as it happens. Then add your thoughts and feelings about it later, like after you've had a sleep or something, to give your 'straight' reflections on the experience. Maybe also keep a general diary/journal to see how your personality changes over time generally.

Oh, but most of all...... HAVE FUN!  ;D Never forget that!  ;)
Title: Re: Psychonaut
Post by: rasalhague on April 03, 2013, 03:44 pm
http://www.reddit.com/r/Psychonaut/ I find it's a good place for ideas. Happy adventures and remember, stay safe! :)
Title: Re: Psychonaut
Post by: LordBiron on April 03, 2013, 03:54 pm
Thank you guys I will read those two entries. Honestly my first entry and my first psychedelic will be DMT I plan on doing 20mg the first try I think that should be an ok ammount. I plan to record before and after via notes and voice recording