This is such a critical point. Without a lot of psychedelic experience under ones belt this state can come as a surprise and cause difficulty with integration.

This is such a critical point. Without a lot of psychedelic experience under ones belt this state can come as a surprise and cause difficulty with integration. (Well, even with a lot of experience, the same can happen.) A recent experience with this substance took me to a very bleak place in order to remind me what it means to live. I had to metaphorically crawl, uphill and on ice, back to life. It was very, very difficult. I'm grateful. However, time does not behave in a normal way in this space and things had to be put back together, slowly. That being said, understanding the risks and going into the experience without expectation -- with a trained guide, in a safe setting -- can significantly alter the outcome in ones favor. These medicines are powerful and potentially life-changing free agents inside of the mind -- to change in such a way means releasing a lot of psychic baggage. It can be unsettling, but there can also be a lot to gain. It's important to be educated.