What I believe happens on LSD.

I have come to the conclusion that LSD triggers a chain reaction of thought processes. I believe this chain reaction of thoughts is similar to the transition of mental states experienced in life from birth to death. LSD allows the user to step back out of life so to speak, and observe it from a whole new perspective.

Every "trip" seems to be like a new life. Although each one is completely different they seem to follow the same pattern.

The beginning of the trip is the most visual, It can quickly change from feeling uncertain to uncontrollable laugher and excitement. - Similar to the mental state of a child.

As the trip progresses so dose they way the user thinks about things. Thoughts seem to speed up.

Eventually the user begins to question what is being experienced.

As the trip is peaking it is as though the user is communicating with their own subconscious. It expresses profound knowledge and amazing insights and shows the functionality of the universe.

At the point of "understanding" The "trip" is under complete control of the user. The visuals become almost static but can be manipulated at will.

Being in complete control seems fun, but soon the "what ifs" come. (What if I think of something terrible and manifest it for example)

The user realizes complete control is not all its cracked up to be. As it comes with allot of responsibility.

As the trip is coming to an end, the user becomes mentally tired. And just wants to shut off.

After a good nights sleep, the LSD has worn off and the user is left with a little insider knowledge to help them out with the rest of their journey, their life.


All of the understandings and insights I gain from LSD experiences all share the same theme, its all about evolution.

I don't know if its the same for anyone else, but that's how I decided to interpret my trips.

 

I often get the impression LSD trips resemble a lifeline as well. Trips for me often have slow onsets up to peak and then for the majority of the peak the trips are colorful, intense and loud and then kind of decline and slow again towards the end. A sense of rebirth on some trips as well and of course the often talked about ego death are concepts that somewhat make me think of this LSD lifeline too.

As far as the mental process goes I get the impression normal consciousness is slowly formed overtime to be a seemingly streamlined continuity so consciousness attempts to be about as straight forward as it possibly can be with accounting for thoughts, interaction, and the things we have to deal with on the day to day. I believe LSD breaks this continuity so thoughts become fractured, juxtaposed, paradoxical and often resembles more of an undeveloped mental thought process, like similar to a child's as you mentioned.

 

I suppose I am different. =D
I never want it to shut off. The part of "understanding you are tripping" seems to be the way I step into a trip. And the control you speak of is NOT control. For me at least...It is like surfing in an ocean of chaos. You have control over your actions while in chaos, but any minute a wave can get you. But I always float, never sink. I embrace the chaos though, and recognize that I am only in control of my actions, and thoughts.
For some reason I don't get ANY what if's I simply tell myself if I hear what if that it does not matter, and change to something positive...like these DAMNED RACCOONS! Had a trip when I was deep in debt, late on rent, behind on bills, tripped anyway. Got a great idea on how to expand my business, and BAM. I am not late anymore! "What am I going to do?" is the key question, not "What if I can't come up with the money?"
But then again, I am an old soul, and understand thoughts, and their consequences.

Nice report though, very good indeed!

 

It's nice to see someone appreciating the positive and powerful aspects of lucy, not just getting "wasted". I don't agree with everything you said but I like that you're giving it deep thought and posting your insights.
You might find this very interesting. It very much spoke to me and my experience with psychedelics.
http://www.psychedelic-library.org/univcont.htm

 

If someone's path of life is the attaining control of the 'self' in youth and then the learned relinquishing of that control I could see how LSD would reflect that. Most peoples lives however are a shambles, and they end up miserable. Go visit a retirement home.

 

Not sure if there's a set template, it's whatever you get out of it. It's like anything, if you don't know what the whole thing has to offer and how to get there, you'll only be able to scratch the surface.
That's why I love psychedelics, every time I trip I can get a bit further(whatever that means?) even on the same dose.

Ok - new analogy:
It's like playing an instrument, the more you practise the more you can get out of your instrument, and the more you open your mind to different kinds of music, the better you'll play. But you'll always have a style of music that you prefer to play more than another, so you're more likely to focus on that area.

I think that is the best, most down to earth description I'm ever going to hear/read/take in.