So, my friend is picking up some tabs on Wednesday. I'm going to be doing it with him, along with 3 other friends. However, only me, him and one of the other guys is doing. The other two are just smoking weed. And thing I could tell them to help them keep us under control if things go awry??
it would help if the two friends had some experience tripping if your really that worried. that way they would know what to do if the situation came up. but if they havn't just explain to them what you would do in that situation or what you would want them to do. just have them remind you the trip is going to be over soon, and that there is really nothing to be afraid of and that nothing has actually changed. might help to just have them cater to your needs too if things are going bad, because only you will really know exactly what you need.
something a friend of mine did once was have a room that whilst she was tripping she decided would be the safe room. Because she was tripping, that room had so much significance to her that whenever she went in there she had an overwhelming feeling of calm rush through her. I have tried similar things with objects and had good results at provoking different feelings or memories.
This no doubt works. I did the same thing once at a cabin we tripped in, this one room we designated a safe room, if we felt we needed to be alone, we'd go to this room to gather our thoughts and relax, well one time I was in there and I felt so relaxed to be by myself for a moment, and as I looked around I began to make eyes out of everything in there, I mean, every little thing somehow formed an eye, especially in the wood walls... and they were just looking at me, and it didn't bother me much, it felt as if there was a greater presence there, to watch over me even when I'm alone. I really felt at peace with it all...
have a few "happy" items. for me, this can include some toys from when i was little (pokemon action figures, frog stuffed animals), pictures of my family, or even just rubber bands that are so fun they distract me from bad thoughts. if you can get some benzo's, it's always good to have one or two in case things get real bad. i personally always have half a clonopin in case things get tough
You can also shrink the process down to simply being able to recall that "safe" feeling at will. Eventually you will be able to always remember that you are always safe, no matter where you are.
