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If peers of mine have the intention to explore psychedelics the results, consequences, and outcome can be "serious", it could be positively life changing, it co

If peers of mine have the intention to explore psychedelics the results, consequences, and outcome can be "serious", it could be positively life changing, it could be terrifying with long term effects, it could be a fun time of little consequence. My goal is to try to put what best practices exist into practice to reduce the chance of bad outcomes and increase the odds of a safe passage. There are more and more great modern websites and resources out there to educate people and reduce the chance of harm. If you haven't read "How to Change Your Mind" by Michael Pollen I encourage it because its from the perspective of a 50 year old trying to navigate exploration safely in a world where most resources operate underground. Even some of his chosen safe experiences with very experienced "shamans" can have practices that I feel are suspect. I am operating with the best knowledge I have from research, personal experience, attending scientific conferences on the subject, and reading from decent sources. This sort of comes with trust in my inner circle that I'm not just throwing around bro science haphazardly, It also helps that I'm in my mid 30, health conscious, and have a functioning life from the perspective of my peers. Admitting that there is advise that has not yet been studied in depth by science is a sign of humility. I like to have have a justification for my advise but am open to being wrong here. I'm not trying to convince you trust me, do your own research, I'm just a stranger on the internet. If we met in person I would discuss to you in great depth, ask what questions you have, and do my best to answer every single one. After asking about your health and history, I would ask you to consider the conditions and environment you would trip in and advise on the expected effects of different dosages. Follow up afterwards is a must. Psychedelics are powerful tools that can deeply effect a person and I feel a strong responsibility to spread good practices. Where I am out of my element, such as a women's physiology and perspective I try to defer to books or groups that may be helpful. There are alot of areas of mental health that are unknown to exploration with psychedelics and proceeding with other conditions mental or physiological should be met with caution and extra precautions. The word of mouth advice that gets thrown around at raves and places like reddit are often incomplete and terrible bro advise: "Bro just heroic dose yourself! gg, hit that bong on the come up and you'll be fineee" "I trip on SSRIs and I'm fineeee" "I trip every other day and I'm fine!" "I dose 5-7g, bro you'll be find" "I have or am schizo and 15 should I trip?", Should I trip and go to school/work? At the heart of my original comment I'm happy that there appear to be functioning legal and organizational frameworks to spread best practices. If this happened in my current state, a state that hasn't decriminalized or progressed psychedelic as a form of therapy, I would consider making this my full time job or try to help run a training facility. sidenote: I was very tempted to ask ChatGPT to clean up my comment for readability.

stephenitis 3y ago
side note continuation here. I had to GPT my text to see what it would do. If someone I know is interested in exploring psychedelics, it's important to understand that the results and consequences can vary widely. It could be a profoundly positive and life-changing experience, it might be a terrifying journey with long-term effects, or it could simply be a fun but relatively inconsequential time. My goal is to promote safe practices and reduce the chances of negative outcomes. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent modern websites and resources available to educate people and minimize potential harm. I highly recommend reading "How to Change Your Mind" by Michael Pollan, especially if you're navigating the world of psychedelics, as it provides valuable insights from a 50-year-old perspective in a largely underground culture. Even experiences with seemingly experienced "shamans" may have questionable practices. I base my approach on the best knowledge I've acquired through research, personal experiences, attending scientific conferences on the subject, and reading reliable sources. I also trust my inner circle to keep me grounded and ensure I'm not spreading misinformation. It helps that I'm in my mid-30s, health-conscious, and have a stable life by the standards of my peers. However, I acknowledge that there may be advice that hasn't been thoroughly studied by science, and I'm open to being corrected. I'm not here to convince you to trust me blindly. Please do your own research; I'm just a stranger on the internet. If we were to meet in person, I'd gladly engage in a thorough discussion, answer your questions, inquire about your health and history, and provide advice on the conditions and environment for your psychedelic experience. Follow-up is crucial because psychedelics can deeply impact an individual, and I feel a strong responsibility to promote safe practices. In areas where I lack expertise, such as women's physiology and perspectives, I defer to books or groups that can provide guidance. Many aspects of mental health in the context of psychedelics remain uncharted territory, and caution and additional precautions should be exercised when dealing with pre-existing mental or physiological conditions. The casual advice often found at events like raves or on platforms like Reddit can be unreliable and incomplete. Phrases like "Just take a heroic dose!" or "I'm on SSRIs and it's fine!" are not safe guidelines. Psychedelics are powerful tools that demand respect and responsibility. Ultimately, my original comment was about the positive development of legal and organizational frameworks for spreading best practices. If such initiatives were to occur in my current state, which has not decriminalized or embraced psychedelics as a form of therapy, I would consider making it my full-time job or assisting in running a training facility

stephenitis 3y ago

side note continuation here. I had to GPT my text to see what it would do. If someone I know is interested in exploring psychedelics, it's important to understand that the results and consequences can vary widely. It could be a profoundly positive and life-changing experience, it might be a terrifying journey with long-term effects, or it could simply be a fun but relatively inconsequential time. My goal is to promote safe practices and reduce the chances of negative outcomes. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent modern websites and resources available to educate people and minimize potential harm. I highly recommend reading "How to Change Your Mind" by Michael Pollan, especially if you're navigating the world of psychedelics, as it provides valuable insights from a 50-year-old perspective in a largely underground culture. Even experiences with seemingly experienced "shamans" may have questionable practices. I base my approach on the best knowledge I've acquired through research, personal experiences, attending scientific conferences on the subject, and reading reliable sources. I also trust my inner circle to keep me grounded and ensure I'm not spreading misinformation. It helps that I'm in my mid-30s, health-conscious, and have a stable life by the standards of my peers. However, I acknowledge that there may be advice that hasn't been thoroughly studied by science, and I'm open to being corrected. I'm not here to convince you to trust me blindly. Please do your own research; I'm just a stranger on the internet. If we were to meet in person, I'd gladly engage in a thorough discussion, answer your questions, inquire about your health and history, and provide advice on the conditions and environment for your psychedelic experience. Follow-up is crucial because psychedelics can deeply impact an individual, and I feel a strong responsibility to promote safe practices. In areas where I lack expertise, such as women's physiology and perspectives, I defer to books or groups that can provide guidance. Many aspects of mental health in the context of psychedelics remain uncharted territory, and caution and additional precautions should be exercised when dealing with pre-existing mental or physiological conditions. The casual advice often found at events like raves or on platforms like Reddit can be unreliable and incomplete. Phrases like "Just take a heroic dose!" or "I'm on SSRIs and it's fine!" are not safe guidelines. Psychedelics are powerful tools that demand respect and responsibility. Ultimately, my original comment was about the positive development of legal and organizational frameworks for spreading best practices. If such initiatives were to occur in my current state, which has not decriminalized or embraced psychedelics as a form of therapy, I would consider making it my full-time job or assisting in running a training facility