NEW set and setting question

Has anyone ever respected the rules of set and setting and still had a bum trip? if so, how bad? i know that a hard thing to articulate, but any answers would be bitchin

Peace to all

 

i've had a pretty good setting (my apt) but came close to freaking out. shit was just getting too intense, and i was anxious for no reason. i went for a walk and turned it around.
don't be too worried about a bad trip.

 

Keep in mind that set refers to your psychological "mood" and anything relative to it, such as current life situation, relationship dynamics, etc. etc.

Setting has to do with who (you do it with or is present) where and how
The only stuff you will encounter as far as "set" is concerned is what you bring with you.

 

Yes, it is quite possible to have an awesome set and setting and still have a "bad" trip. I say "bad" because I've had difficult and extremely uncomfortable trips, but still always get something from the experience.

I had a specific experience with mushrooms that most would call a "bad" trip. I was at a friend's mountain house surrounded by people I love. It was the summertime; I had no stresses or worries. Yet, I still had a very difficult experience. It was the first time I ever experienced complete and utter ego loss. It's hard to describe how "bad" the trip was or wasn't. I just wasn't accustomed to experiencing such a lack of self awareness and just lack of self in general. I found it to be disconcerting. I think had I been more prepared mentally for that mind shattering of an experience it may not have been as difficult for me.

Although, I guess technically you could say that me not being prepared for such a shattering experience is "set". Either way I was in a good place in my life and in a setting I was more than comfortable in and familiar with, but still had a tough time.

Point being no one is invincible to having a bad trip in any set or setting IMO. You're just less likely to have one if you're in a good set and setting.