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Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by BookmarkSaver on Tuesday February 02, 2016 @08:29PM (#11024137)
I agree with just about everything you said, except the "in nature" part. Don't get me wrong, tripping in nature is awesome, maybe the best place to trip. But it isn't necessary and might not even be the best for your first time (depending on what you are doing). They real key is to not have too many stimuli out of your control, particularly having lots and lots of strangers around. Especially if you have to interact with them for whatever reason.

Other than that you are fine. As long as you are in full control of what you are doing and you don't feel pressured by strangers then most people will be perfectly comfortable. And while tripping in nature has generally been more enjoyable for me, interacting with really good friends (especially ones also tripping with me, one of the best parts of the trip) and seeing your familiar surroundings with a new mind was the most valuable part to me.

Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by dilap on Tuesday February 02, 2016 @09:00PM (#11024240)
Yes, nature can actually be quite scary if you're not used to being in it. I think a pleasant, safe, comfortable urban setting can be just as good.
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by djfm on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @02:13AM (#11025182)
Nature is usually far from hospitals too, be sure you have a sober person who can drive in case of emergency.
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by earlz on Tuesday February 02, 2016 @09:34PM (#11024384)
About 90% of the stories I've heard of LSD ca be summarized by "I spent 3 hours watching a story unfold on my wall"
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by Fordrus on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @10:30AM (#11026935)
And, to be fair, as someone who has never done LSD and will likely wait until it is legal and can be prescribed by a physician- that sounds like an AMAZING experience. :)
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by dntrkv on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @12:09PM (#11027685)
I really doubt anyone can sit still and look at a wall for 3 hours on LSD. It may have felt like 3 hours, but was probably more like 3 minutes and felt like eternity.
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by datashaman on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @12:38AM (#11024913)
There is no spoon.
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by Taek on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @12:58AM (#11024962)
Yeah. I wouldn't ever single out a particular setting as good or bad. Everyone is different, and you want to be firmly in your comfort zone, around a small number of people who you trust a lot and around very few people who you don't trust. And somewhere where you can chiiillllllll.

The setting that matches that description is different for each person. If you trust yourself, you'll do just fine at picking the right time and place.

Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by ice303 on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @10:40AM (#11027000)
And please, get some trusty test kits. I've seen lsd blotters with 2C-I
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by chriscappuccio on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @11:42PM (#11032039)
No, you saw blotters with an NBOMe. Actual 2C-I would be much better and safer (and not absorb an active quantity into a blotter). Luckily NBOMes are now superceded by actual lysergamides like 1p-LSD
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by smcnally on Friday February 05, 2016 @01:39AM (#11039953)
Who has trusty kits? And would please explain more about 2C-I?
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by triplesec on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @06:45AM (#11025934)
Your home, with friends, and soft things, and pleny of access to warmth and amenities, is all you need., And patterny things.
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by itomato on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @02:07PM (#11028796)
The important thing is to participate and be acted upon by Earth's electromagnetic field.

Be barefoot in the grass at least once while in that state, even if its in the garden.

Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by PastaMonster on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @10:01AM (#11026755)
If you're going to do it "in nature2. Don't do it near cliffs, steep hills or with a river of fast moving water. You'll thank me later.
Re:LSD: My Life-Saving Drug by cnp on Wednesday February 03, 2016 @02:13PM (#11028835)
Especially not a river with fast moving water! The sound compounds on itself and soon you end up with a lion at your ear