Is it worth it to try psychedelics and hallucinogetics?
Yes, absolutely. I wouldn't say psychedelics are the most fun drugs i've ever taken, but definitely the most interesting and complex substances i've ever come across. I'm also forever grateful for the insights i've made thanks to MDMA, although that argueably is the most fun drug i've ever taken.
I’m curious how much of the discourse around it is real advice and how much is 20th century drug war propaganda that’s been zapped into my brain.
These drugs are villified a lot. This applies to any illegalized mind-altering substance out there, but it goes especially for LSD, which has been demonized to ridiculous degress. If you want more objective and diversified information, i can recommend erowid.org, shroomery and the archives of the bluelight forum for the particularly exotic stuff.
Second this! I could have written the exact same post. Since you mentioned MDMA, I feel like I have to give a warning. Many people who try MDMA fall in love with the substance and overdo it. Please, wait at least 2-3 month after each roll. MDMA messes with your serotonin big time and that can lead to huge mental problems. MDMA played a huge role in my radicalization and helped my SO deal with some bad trauma. Even though MDMA led me to opioids (to not have to deal with the hangover - studip, I know) which led me to years of addiction, I would still say it was a net positive. But that's very subjective and me and my SO had lots to deal with.
LSD on the other hand has no negative effects (MDMA is Neuro toxic). Trips are exhausting but not in a negative way. You can learn a lot about yourself and maybe about the universe (or at least it feels like it). Acid is also great for art. Paintings might tell you their stories and music is on a whole different level. It ignited my love for movies (seriously people, watch Mulholland Drive on acid, it changed my life).
I only had one bad trip, which was my fault, not LSD's. Set and setting is half the trip. What you should not do is question your decision after you made it. Think "oh shit, oh fuck, I want this to end" Will only make it worse. Tell yourself that it's just a trip, it's great to feel something different and there is no reason to be afraid. Everything is fine.
Yes, absolutely. I wouldn't say psychedelics are the most fun drugs i've ever taken, but definitely the most interesting and complex substances i've ever come across. I'm also forever grateful for the insights i've made thanks to MDMA, although that argueably is the most fun drug i've ever taken.
These drugs are villified a lot. This applies to any illegalized mind-altering substance out there, but it goes especially for LSD, which has been demonized to ridiculous degress. If you want more objective and diversified information, i can recommend erowid.org, shroomery and the archives of the bluelight forum for the particularly exotic stuff.
Second this! I could have written the exact same post. Since you mentioned MDMA, I feel like I have to give a warning. Many people who try MDMA fall in love with the substance and overdo it. Please, wait at least 2-3 month after each roll. MDMA messes with your serotonin big time and that can lead to huge mental problems. MDMA played a huge role in my radicalization and helped my SO deal with some bad trauma. Even though MDMA led me to opioids (to not have to deal with the hangover - studip, I know) which led me to years of addiction, I would still say it was a net positive. But that's very subjective and me and my SO had lots to deal with.
LSD on the other hand has no negative effects (MDMA is Neuro toxic). Trips are exhausting but not in a negative way. You can learn a lot about yourself and maybe about the universe (or at least it feels like it). Acid is also great for art. Paintings might tell you their stories and music is on a whole different level. It ignited my love for movies (seriously people, watch Mulholland Drive on acid, it changed my life).
I only had one bad trip, which was my fault, not LSD's. Set and setting is half the trip. What you should not do is question your decision after you made it. Think "oh shit, oh fuck, I want this to end" Will only make it worse. Tell yourself that it's just a trip, it's great to feel something different and there is no reason to be afraid. Everything is fine.