Less than two weeks after the most terrifying trip of my life, I had my first, real panic attack. I didn’t know what it was at the time. Odd sensations were moving all throughout my body. I truly believed I was having a stroke, even though I was fit and in my early 20s. I …
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If you’re experiencing anxiety and insomnia after a bad trip, know that what you’re experiencing is normal and that you will get through this. In time, you will be able to sleep again, I promise. My theory on getting to sleep My general theory of falling asleep is this: if you can focus your thoughts …
A scary drug experience on LSD, DMT, mushrooms, weed, and countless others can leave you with loads of anxiety that feels unmanageable, insurmountable, and crippling – believe me, I’ve been there. One option that many people choose is getting on prescription meds to lessen the anxiety they feel, and many people have success using these …
When someone, even a really good friend, boyfriend or girlfriend, or sibling is pressuring you to do psychedelics, it’s very, very important to understand that their behavior is wrong, even though their intentions are probably good. Oftentimes, when a person has a wonderful experience in life, they want to share it with their friends and …
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If you’re worried about having a bad trip when you try psychedelics for the first time, there are a few things to consider before deciding whether or not to try them. Why do bad trips happen? First, bad experiences are very rare for (1) well-prepared people who do not have (2) preexisting psychological concerns that …
The short answer is no, and it’s beneficial not to think of these trips as “bad.” At the time, my bad trip was certainly bad. I was terrified, and I felt crazy. I was so confused by the strange, haunting things I saw. During the trip, I was convinced that I was surely going to …
If you’re experiencing anxiety following a bad trip, you’re in the right place. I’ve been exactly where you are right now – and I’ve gotten through it. I created this site to help people who are struggling to understand what happened to them and how to get back to normal. I am so sorry that …
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Having a difficult, negative, or scary experience with psychedelics can leave you with so many lingering questions: Why do bad trips happen? Why did I have a bad experience, when everyone else I was tripping with was having a great experience? Is there something wrong with me? The answer is no, there is nothing wrong …
