Is it worth it?, I've been reading so much...

HI everyone I am new to posting to these forums, but have been browsing them for quite some time now. There are alot of good poeple on this board and I see that they help with some very good questions, and also share some great experiences.

this question obviously has to do with Acid. I've recently been wanting to just try this drug, not only for recreational use but also for a spiritual and learning experience as well. The ONLY thing that is holding me back from taking this drug is the fact that I've jjust happened to come across some sorta thread with information on HPPD. (I almost wish I hadnt seen it). This HPPD disorder hasnt really scared, but it has made me think if the experience is worth taking the chance. Even though the chance is real slim, Id still like to get some reasurriance(SP?) from some expierenced users

I have taken shrooms multiple times (pretty sure it was 4 times) and havent had a problem. I would consider myself a very stable person, where it takes a lot for a drug to freak me out (and yes i have freaked out on shrooms, but always been able to pull myself together). I have tried salvia as well, and didnnt really have a problem with it ( 10X extract). I smoke frequently, haha I go on spurts where Ill smoke everyday for weeks, and then Ill feel like takin a break for a week or two. I dont know if this information helps at all, but all I want is some opinions fron some cid users, I know it's fun while at the same time I know it could be crazy. I just want to know if it's like a shroom experience, and if there really are some long term bad effects, cuase although Im trying to expand my mind Im not tryin to alterate my mind with hppd forever like that. Any tips, general concerns, or anything someone would like to share to a first time user
will be greatly appreciated...

 

You said it right there yourself...if you don't worry about residual visuals, they won't be there. I still often see some things I picked up from various psychedelics, though that would be due to the fact that I love tripping so much and I enjoy recollecting on past experiences so often.

If you've tripped on mushrooms before, LSD won't be a totally "new" experience (though you'll still be in awe from what it can show you). Go into the experience with the mindset of improving yourself and you'll be fine.

There are no long-term physical side-effects, however, as with any psychedelic, can expose any latent psychological illnesses (most notably things like schitzophrenia and psychosis). Otherwise, enjoy the trip.

 

"if you don't worry about residual visuals, they won't be there."

thats a great point eat_some_lsd, partly what I read was how all the hppd thing had alot to do with stress and anxiety. Often when people thought about the problems, they expierenced them... I really do have to go into it with an openmind hah

 

HPPD is an off-shoot of PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is the sensation experienced by war vets and such; it's when you've been placed in a situation that's so intense that it leaves a psychological "imprint" of sorts on your ego.