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Psychedelic specialists in the therapeutic community do not necessarily consider unpleasant experiences as threatening or negative, focusing instead on their potential to greatly benefit the user when properly resolved. Bad trips can be exacerbated by the inexperience or irresponsibility of the user or the lack of [[Set and setting|proper preparation and environment for the trip]] and are reflective of unresolved psychological tensions triggered during the course of the experience.<ref>{{cite book | vauthors=((Grof, S.)) | date= 2001 | title=LSD Psychotherapy | publisher=Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies | isbn=9780966001945}}</ref> | Psychedelic specialists in the therapeutic community do not necessarily consider unpleasant experiences as threatening or negative, focusing instead on their potential to greatly benefit the user when properly resolved. Bad trips can be exacerbated by the inexperience or irresponsibility of the user or the lack of [[Set and setting|proper preparation and environment for the trip]] and are reflective of unresolved psychological tensions triggered during the course of the experience.<ref>{{cite book | vauthors=((Grof, S.)) | date= 2001 | title=LSD Psychotherapy | publisher=Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies | isbn=9780966001945}}</ref> | ||
It is suggested that, at a minimum, such crises can be managed by preventing the individual from harming oneself or others by whatever means necessary up to and including physical restraint, providing the patient with a safe and comfortable space as well as supervising the tripper until all effects of the drug have completely worn off. | It is suggested that, at a minimum, such crises can be managed by preventing the individual from harming oneself or others by whatever means necessary up to and including physical restraint, providing the patient with a safe and comfortable space as well as supervising the tripper ([[Trip sitter|trip sitter]]) until all the effects of the drug have completely worn off. | ||
===Anchors=== | ===Anchors=== | ||
An anchor, in the context of [[hallucinogen]] usage, can be defined as an activity or physical object which keeps one grounded during heavy suppression and distortion of a person's sense of [[time distortion|time]], space, [[language suppression|language]], [[memory suppression|ego and short/long-term memory]]. At higher dosages, this can result in extreme disorientation and confusion. Anchors are often used to counteract this and maintain one's concept of the current situation as it is within reality. Examples of anchors include: | An anchor, in the context of [[hallucinogen]] usage, can be defined as an activity or physical object which keeps one grounded during heavy suppression and distortion of a person's sense of [[time distortion|time]], space, [[language suppression|language]], [[memory suppression|ego and short/long-term memory]]. At higher dosages, this can result in extreme disorientation and confusion. Anchors are often used to counteract this and maintain one's concept of the current situation as it is within reality. Examples of anchors include: | ||
*'''Familiar and uplifting music''' - An example of this includes our community [[Good Vibes|good vibes]] portal. However, the creation of a playlist that is comprised of music one associates with being happy is highly recommended. | *'''Familiar and uplifting music''' - An example of this includes our community [[Good Vibes|good vibes]] portal. However, the creation of a playlist that is comprised of music one associates with being happy is highly recommended. | ||
*'''An extremely personal and ingrained image or object''' | *'''An extremely personal and ingrained image or object''' | ||
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===Aborting trips=== | ===Aborting trips=== | ||
If one decides that they want the trip to end, [[benzodiazepines]] and other [[anxiolytics]] such as some [[antipsychotics]] can be considered as an analogous "eject button" of a downhill-headed or extensively long trip. They are very useful tools in preventing [[anxiety|panic attacks]], [[paranoia]], and possible traumatic experiences. If these are available, be sure to keep them at hand as they are extremely effective tools for mitigating a hallucinogenic crisis. Some other medications such as certain muscle relaxers and antihistamines can also work, provided they work as 5-HT antagonists particularly the 5-HT{{sub|2A}} receptor | If one decides that they want the trip to end, [[benzodiazepines]] and other [[anxiolytics]] such as some [[antipsychotics]] can be considered as an analogous "eject button" of a downhill-headed or extensively long trip. They are very useful tools in preventing [[anxiety|panic attacks]], [[paranoia]], and possible traumatic experiences. If these are available, be sure to keep them at hand as they are extremely effective tools for mitigating a hallucinogenic crisis. Some other medications such as certain muscle relaxers and sedating antihistamines can also work, provided they work as 5-HT antagonists particularly the 5-HT{{sub|2A}} receptor. Make sure that the combination of two or more substances are not a [[dangerous combinations|dangerous combination]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[Trip sitter]] | *[[Trip sitter]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_trip Bad trip (Wikipedia)] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_trip Bad trip (Wikipedia)] | ||
Revision as of 16:33, 19 January 2023
A "bad trip" (also known as a psychedelic crisis) is a disturbing experience associated with the use of hallucinogens, typically psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin and DMT, but can also refer dissociatives such as ketamine or dextromethorphan. A bad trip can sometimes occur with other substances including cannabis and MDMA. They can manifest as a range of feelings such as anxiety, paranoia, the unshakeable sense of one's inevitable and imminent personal demise or states of unrelieved terror that they believe will persist after the substance's effects have worn off.
Psychedelic specialists in the therapeutic community do not necessarily consider unpleasant experiences as threatening or negative, focusing instead on their potential to greatly benefit the user when properly resolved. Bad trips can be exacerbated by the inexperience or irresponsibility of the user or the lack of proper preparation and environment for the trip and are reflective of unresolved psychological tensions triggered during the course of the experience.[1]
It is suggested that, at a minimum, such crises can be managed by preventing the individual from harming oneself or others by whatever means necessary up to and including physical restraint, providing the patient with a safe and comfortable space as well as supervising the tripper (trip sitter) until all the effects of the drug have completely worn off.
Anchors
An anchor, in the context of hallucinogen usage, can be defined as an activity or physical object which keeps one grounded during heavy suppression and distortion of a person's sense of time, space, language, ego and short/long-term memory. At higher dosages, this can result in extreme disorientation and confusion. Anchors are often used to counteract this and maintain one's concept of the current situation as it is within reality. Examples of anchors include:
- Familiar and uplifting music - An example of this includes our community good vibes portal. However, the creation of a playlist that is comprised of music one associates with being happy is highly recommended.
- An extremely personal and ingrained image or object
- Continuous repetition of a meaningful word or motto as a mantra
- Writing an easily readable reminder onto a large piece of paper and placing it close within one's visual field throughout the experience. - Common reminders include the name of the substance along with its dosage and phrases such as "You are tripping on LSD." The same principle can be used to write reminders on one's hand or other visible body parts.
- An item of clothing or an accessory which is only worn during and therefore associated with the act of tripping.
Aborting trips
If one decides that they want the trip to end, benzodiazepines and other anxiolytics such as some antipsychotics can be considered as an analogous "eject button" of a downhill-headed or extensively long trip. They are very useful tools in preventing panic attacks, paranoia, and possible traumatic experiences. If these are available, be sure to keep them at hand as they are extremely effective tools for mitigating a hallucinogenic crisis. Some other medications such as certain muscle relaxers and sedating antihistamines can also work, provided they work as 5-HT antagonists particularly the 5-HT2A receptor. Make sure that the combination of two or more substances are not a dangerous combination.
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Grof, S. (2001). LSD Psychotherapy. Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. ISBN 9780966001945.
