I hope everyone realizes our "overlords" want us addicted, helpless, dependent, fearful, depressed, anxious, distracted, compliant, I could go on and on, but you get the idea.
I’ve taken quite a bit of LSD. Every time it brings me to a perspective of belonging and fitting in with everyone and everything in this world. Bliss in knowing my problems are insignificant to the magnitude of the world, and that everything can be overcome. It also gives me a sense that I am solely responsible for the world’s existence sometimes, although it’s more of a mind blowing feeling rather than scary or worrying.
LSD has allowed me to self-criticize and see the faults in myself and to accept them for what they are. In my case, I used to be a little self conscious about my looks, looking at myself in the mirror made me see at myself in a whole new perspective. To see myself as a different person, but a familiar person. I accepted that it was the way I was, and that there was nothing wrong with me, and became to appreciate myself a whole lot better.
I highly recommend people in their right mind and calmness in their lives to try it at least once with someone you know trust.
Are you me? This sums up my experience to a tee. I actually think psychedelics helped aid my overall awakening. Had a major “all life is a stage” moment and realized our leaders were literally actors, which broke down my trust in them.
To your point about being the “sole reason” for existence, I had an experience on it once where I legitimately thought I was living the Truman Show. It was terrifying at first then became absolutely hilarious once I calmed down and thought of just how ridiculous (and kinda cool) that would be. Turned out to be one of my more comical trips.
I recommend them to everyone as well. However, I’ve tripped with friends who had absolutely terrible experiences so be careful and do your research beforehand. Set/setting.
Yess!! I remember the “realization” that nobody truly knows what’s up. From life experience and watching people around me, I realized everyone just lives life praying for the best, and only SOME preparing for the worst. I realized nobody was more meaningful than myself and most importantly, that I was not more important than anybody else, which did lead me to awaken to a sort of love for my community, and humbled by the experience.
As far as bad experiences, only people I know who had bad experiences with LSD were terribly paranoid about other things to begin with, and LSD amplified those feelings, which is why I only recommend it to those who are mentally ready and emotionally safe.
I was at first, due to being about 19 at the time and the school anti-drug propaganda was still there, but I definitely enjoyed my first time and looked forward to a second. Scariest part about LSD is wondering what you’re gonna do when you can’t fall asleep til like 7 in the morning 😂
*Since the citizens of New London are conditioned to take soma from a young age, they become reliant on the drug to the point where everyone walks around in some sort of drugged state. Any sense of tension or confrontation causes characters to grab their soma dispenser. The drug allows society to have better control over the citizens since soma helps extract any sense of individuality. Without soma, people would start to get a better sense of who they truly are by experiencing all types of emotion, either good or bad. Stability would also be more difficult to achieve. For New London to retain its hive mind, all citizens must be compliant.
Soma was meant to symbolize the influence of science and technology when the drug was introduced in Huxley's original story. In reality, the author seemed to have predicted society's pill addiction that remains a problem to this day. The leaders of New London don't want citizens to be free-thinkers which is why they hammer down the importance of soma.*
It's a crutch. It's a temporary solution. Problems still gonna be there when u sober up. There are other ways to deal with it.
Listening to your inner voice, Talking w God and others who care for u, meditate, get nature, silence, disconnecting from the circus for awhile, sauna, exercise, doing something just to get past that immediate urge.
I don't have drug or booze probs and I still do this stuff cuz never fails to help. Good advice for anyone, especially in this mental hospital we call reality.
It does. It takes recognizing that to handle drinking or your chosen vice again fo sho. Im still a work in progress on that so def not preachin. The struggle is real in clown world! Moderation really is key ....for me anyways.....otherwise id turn to anxiety meds and no fucking thanks to big pharma anymore!!! Fuck their real drugs.
One of the things that helped me give up alcohol, was to realize for myself, that it is ok to have bad feelings, be depressed about something, feel 'down', be in pain. Once I was ok with just going through whatever mood I was going through, and being ok with whatever that mood was, I was able to not use alcohol as a crutch and things started to improve. Before I internalized this thought, If I was in a good mood I would drink to "celebrate" my good mood, and if I was in a bad mood I would drink to "forget" my bad mood. That thought process just led to a downward spiral and hellish life.
18 years Sober for me. I've gone to a lot of AA meetings and the thing that makes people start drinking again (after roughly 6 months) is the realization that sobering up didn't make the world any less shitty for them. The problems you had while drunk will still be there when you sober up, and people can't handle the idea that they didn't magically disappear. The solution is that you "work the steps" and you are stronger mentally, and better able to deal with them (the other problems) now.
I’m with you. I drink to “celebrate” the good days, but more recently I’ve been drinking to practically fast forward into the next day. I know the issue and I understand why I’m doing it, but getting yourself to stop is just… wow.
Addiction. Find what unmet needs you have that are not being met. Replace the toxic facsimile with behavior that actually fulfills the need or leads to it's fulfillment.
Analysis, reflection, meditation, counseling, prayer, and WILL can help you find it.
Miracles (revelation and support) is natural. You must attune to their existence.
I’m young, about to hit the “mid twenties” and it’s just the uncertainty in life, so much of the safety net I’ve tried to build up and my folks’ have built up is slowly getting chipped away at. I know drinking doesn’t make things better, but at the moment I haven’t thought of anything that I can do to make things better. I just drink to pass the time and pray things get better the next paycheck… which we all know never does
While it's easy for me to get lost, nothing beats a night out with some friends, some booze, some lines, and a whole night of heartfelt talks, laughs, opening up about issues and talking through each other's woes.
Some of my best writing has come seamlessly as a stream of thought this way, and I'm not even a writer xD
Some lines? As in cocaine? Wow! You are kidding yourself if you think you will be able to continue that lifestyle without some serious, negative, consequences.
It's easy to slip up, especially certain personality types. But there are plenty of weekend warriors or once in a while types who don't fall to benders and the stimulus psychosis from not sleeping for days on the regular.
Anxiety, stress, frustration can be motivators BUT there are people who suffer from extreme forms of these and they need more than to , in effect, be told to suck it up.
When I'm in extreme pain - levels from 8-10, I feel all of these plus panic. I take a couple of hits of medical marijuana and I'm good. Might still have pain but not panic, and the rest. The doc wanted to send me home with a morphine pack and I said no so I don't feel guilty for smoking a bit of marijuana.
The only way someone can know the extremes is to experience it for him/her self and I don't wish that on anyone. Don't judge because you never know if you might be in the same frame of mind.
When I had GI bleeding back in June they found stomach ulcers. I can't imagine what they're from.🙄 They did an EGD and biopsied for HPylori bacteria that can cause ulcers. It was negative. I guess maybe stress and diet, not sure but I definitely have plenty of stress between work, home and the shit going on in the country. Grrrr..😑
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
I my experience, salvation and repentance saved me from going down that path. Anxiety and fear lessen when faith grows and trust in God increases. Its not instant but it works.
Idealism is only useful in creating drive. What we have around us is a reality that couldn't care less about who deserves what. People suffer. They need help. Let them have the little help that is available. If you're not sick, make yourself available to help those who are.
I take it from the perspective that you don't appreciate the good without the bad.
As painful as it is, sometimes you just have to lean into and just feel it. Many times, there is something greater under the surface. A lot if times it is grief. We tend to equate grief with death of a loved one but we grieve many losses - loss of a job, love, family. If you recognize the why, it is a lot easier in the long run. Otherwise you are in danger of getting on the merry-go-round which can then result in addiction, etc.
Your anti-drug rhetoric is another symptom of indoctrination via religious/government propaganda. Apparently, everyone who smokes a joint is an addict with crushing emotional/mental issues who can't help but use a crutch. I've been through the ropes with you over this before and it ended with you avoiding my questions, which is typical fare for anyone who knows they're full of it.
My friend, you need an all-expenses-paid trip to reality. Its clear that your bias is more important than facts concerning the matter, especially concerning psychedelics (cannabis included). Its also overwhelmingly evident that you lack any personal, first-hand experience to be able to render such judgment of these substances or the people who employ them.
Yes, addiction is certainly a problem but you really should focus on substances with real addiction potential and destructive power while recognizing that there are proven benefits to using certain natural alternatives.
Should anything be master over you? Of course not. Theres a common sense checks and balances system for that, commonly referred to as "moderation." I get what you're saying and I'm not here to bash you over the head but your stroke is a bit too broad.
I believe that you're over target there. Introspection is painful. It makes you see/face the things about yourself that you don't like and cannabis grants you a different perspective that may allow you to see things beyond the hindrances of "sobriety."
The Biblical anointing oil, as prescribed by God to Moses and used by Christ.
The healing balm of Gilead.
What do both have in common? Their main ingredient was oil of Kaneh-Bah (Hebrew, from which we derive the word "cannabis").
This country was founded on hemp. Our constitution was drafted on hemp paper for fucks sake.
I've had ADD my entire life. It's not an acquired thing, I'm talking from when I was in elementary school. Maybe it's because I'm actually autistic--not the meme "online autist who digs" kind, I mean diagnosed, with short-lived hyperfixations and everything.
Yes, I used to be on Ritalin, but I haven't taken that in well over 20 years. I'm 40 now, and I still find my mind wandering during a show or video, and missing big chunks of such.
I started taking B12 with my daily supplements, thinking it would help. I don't think it has.
Like I have direct control over the condition of the world that is causing these feelings.
Got it. Why didn't you say so. I'll just jail DC tomorrow. Then next week Brussels, Ottawa, Amsterdam, Jerusalem, Tehran, London, Rome, Kiev, Bern, Beijing...empty out your wine cellars, flush your stash and relax everybody I got this
Idk, I honestly drink for pleasure and definitely not to escape stress or anxiety. Heck, I honestly don’t even like getting drunk anymore. A nice buzz with some quality cocktails is all I need
Just gimme some SOMA (Pot) and I can cope.
I hope everyone realizes our "overlords" want us addicted, helpless, dependent, fearful, depressed, anxious, distracted, compliant, I could go on and on, but you get the idea.
All of these conditions are a form of slavery.
https://greatawakening.win/p/15IqxURGgb/chicken-soup-for-the-anons-soul-/c/
The overlords also banned psychedelics: LSD, Shrooms, DMT (Ayahuasca)
These drugs have demonstrable benefits to the human psyche. (But don't take them lightly)
I’ve taken quite a bit of LSD. Every time it brings me to a perspective of belonging and fitting in with everyone and everything in this world. Bliss in knowing my problems are insignificant to the magnitude of the world, and that everything can be overcome. It also gives me a sense that I am solely responsible for the world’s existence sometimes, although it’s more of a mind blowing feeling rather than scary or worrying.
LSD has allowed me to self-criticize and see the faults in myself and to accept them for what they are. In my case, I used to be a little self conscious about my looks, looking at myself in the mirror made me see at myself in a whole new perspective. To see myself as a different person, but a familiar person. I accepted that it was the way I was, and that there was nothing wrong with me, and became to appreciate myself a whole lot better.
I highly recommend people in their right mind and calmness in their lives to try it at least once with someone you know trust.
Are you me? This sums up my experience to a tee. I actually think psychedelics helped aid my overall awakening. Had a major “all life is a stage” moment and realized our leaders were literally actors, which broke down my trust in them.
To your point about being the “sole reason” for existence, I had an experience on it once where I legitimately thought I was living the Truman Show. It was terrifying at first then became absolutely hilarious once I calmed down and thought of just how ridiculous (and kinda cool) that would be. Turned out to be one of my more comical trips.
I recommend them to everyone as well. However, I’ve tripped with friends who had absolutely terrible experiences so be careful and do your research beforehand. Set/setting.
Best during daytime.
Especially if it’s the first time. And spend time in nature, it’s awe inspiring and magical 🍄🌞🌳
Yess!! I remember the “realization” that nobody truly knows what’s up. From life experience and watching people around me, I realized everyone just lives life praying for the best, and only SOME preparing for the worst. I realized nobody was more meaningful than myself and most importantly, that I was not more important than anybody else, which did lead me to awaken to a sort of love for my community, and humbled by the experience.
As far as bad experiences, only people I know who had bad experiences with LSD were terribly paranoid about other things to begin with, and LSD amplified those feelings, which is why I only recommend it to those who are mentally ready and emotionally safe.
Weren't you afraid of taking LSD? I always associated it with very scary reactions but I haven't heard people even talk about it since the seventies.
I was at first, due to being about 19 at the time and the school anti-drug propaganda was still there, but I definitely enjoyed my first time and looked forward to a second. Scariest part about LSD is wondering what you’re gonna do when you can’t fall asleep til like 7 in the morning 😂
I think it used to be way stronger back then.
This is correct. Ironically LSD developed was for mkultra. All in how it's used.
Haha, at first I thought you were an Elder Scrolls fan, but then I remembered the spelling is different (i.e. skooma.)
Khajit are natural pugilists with that +15 unarmed damage, though.
SOMA is a brand name of a muscle relaxer.
https://screenrant.com/brave-new-world-soma-drug-uses-purpose-explained/
Aldous Huxley's SOMA is from "Brave New World"
*Since the citizens of New London are conditioned to take soma from a young age, they become reliant on the drug to the point where everyone walks around in some sort of drugged state. Any sense of tension or confrontation causes characters to grab their soma dispenser. The drug allows society to have better control over the citizens since soma helps extract any sense of individuality. Without soma, people would start to get a better sense of who they truly are by experiencing all types of emotion, either good or bad. Stability would also be more difficult to achieve. For New London to retain its hive mind, all citizens must be compliant.
Soma was meant to symbolize the influence of science and technology when the drug was introduced in Huxley's original story. In reality, the author seemed to have predicted society's pill addiction that remains a problem to this day. The leaders of New London don't want citizens to be free-thinkers which is why they hammer down the importance of soma.*
It’s pretty good.
Pot is not SOMA. Psilocybin Cubensis is
It's a crutch. It's a temporary solution. Problems still gonna be there when u sober up. There are other ways to deal with it.
Listening to your inner voice, Talking w God and others who care for u, meditate, get nature, silence, disconnecting from the circus for awhile, sauna, exercise, doing something just to get past that immediate urge.
I don't have drug or booze probs and I still do this stuff cuz never fails to help. Good advice for anyone, especially in this mental hospital we call reality.
It actually makes everything WORSE.
LSD and DMT (Ayahuasca) have highly therapeutic properties and put the user into an introspective state.
*There are other options, but there's a reason most governments ban them.
Same with psilocybin, aka shrooms
Evading issues instead of facing them. I thank God I never took that route.
What I can't hear you. u/#hopium
There is no true despair WITHOUT HOPE
It does. It takes recognizing that to handle drinking or your chosen vice again fo sho. Im still a work in progress on that so def not preachin. The struggle is real in clown world! Moderation really is key ....for me anyways.....otherwise id turn to anxiety meds and no fucking thanks to big pharma anymore!!! Fuck their real drugs.
One of the things that helped me give up alcohol, was to realize for myself, that it is ok to have bad feelings, be depressed about something, feel 'down', be in pain. Once I was ok with just going through whatever mood I was going through, and being ok with whatever that mood was, I was able to not use alcohol as a crutch and things started to improve. Before I internalized this thought, If I was in a good mood I would drink to "celebrate" my good mood, and if I was in a bad mood I would drink to "forget" my bad mood. That thought process just led to a downward spiral and hellish life.
18 years Sober for me. I've gone to a lot of AA meetings and the thing that makes people start drinking again (after roughly 6 months) is the realization that sobering up didn't make the world any less shitty for them. The problems you had while drunk will still be there when you sober up, and people can't handle the idea that they didn't magically disappear. The solution is that you "work the steps" and you are stronger mentally, and better able to deal with them (the other problems) now.
I’m with you. I drink to “celebrate” the good days, but more recently I’ve been drinking to practically fast forward into the next day. I know the issue and I understand why I’m doing it, but getting yourself to stop is just… wow.
Addiction. Find what unmet needs you have that are not being met. Replace the toxic facsimile with behavior that actually fulfills the need or leads to it's fulfillment.
Analysis, reflection, meditation, counseling, prayer, and WILL can help you find it. Miracles (revelation and support) is natural. You must attune to their existence.
I’m young, about to hit the “mid twenties” and it’s just the uncertainty in life, so much of the safety net I’ve tried to build up and my folks’ have built up is slowly getting chipped away at. I know drinking doesn’t make things better, but at the moment I haven’t thought of anything that I can do to make things better. I just drink to pass the time and pray things get better the next paycheck… which we all know never does
Shit I know it! Just quit drinking and smoking not too long ago after some issues. Feeling great now even when I'm not!
Well done. Sobriety is great.
I wouldn’t be where I am without drugs. And I mean that in a positive sense.
Crazy how many of us digital soldiers have dabbled in psychedelics. Tells me there really just might be something to those things…
Agreed. One man's crutch is another man's key to invisible shackles.
All good things in moderation. Will power and self control are vital, no matter what the vice. Drugs, alcohol, entertainment media, food, etc
While it's easy for me to get lost, nothing beats a night out with some friends, some booze, some lines, and a whole night of heartfelt talks, laughs, opening up about issues and talking through each other's woes.
Some of my best writing has come seamlessly as a stream of thought this way, and I'm not even a writer xD
Some lines? As in cocaine? Wow! You are kidding yourself if you think you will be able to continue that lifestyle without some serious, negative, consequences.
It's easy to slip up, especially certain personality types. But there are plenty of weekend warriors or once in a while types who don't fall to benders and the stimulus psychosis from not sleeping for days on the regular.
☝️✊️
I'm trying to get a CD of the "Pretzel Logic" album by SD. I mostly listen to jazz these days, but SD is not bad :)
Anxiety, stress, frustration can be motivators BUT there are people who suffer from extreme forms of these and they need more than to , in effect, be told to suck it up.
When I'm in extreme pain - levels from 8-10, I feel all of these plus panic. I take a couple of hits of medical marijuana and I'm good. Might still have pain but not panic, and the rest. The doc wanted to send me home with a morphine pack and I said no so I don't feel guilty for smoking a bit of marijuana.
The only way someone can know the extremes is to experience it for him/her self and I don't wish that on anyone. Don't judge because you never know if you might be in the same frame of mind.
Thanks fren. This is me right now.
When I had GI bleeding back in June they found stomach ulcers. I can't imagine what they're from.🙄 They did an EGD and biopsied for HPylori bacteria that can cause ulcers. It was negative. I guess maybe stress and diet, not sure but I definitely have plenty of stress between work, home and the shit going on in the country. Grrrr..😑
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
I'm gonna read this to my dad who has terrible anxiety and medicates with alcohol.
I my experience, salvation and repentance saved me from going down that path. Anxiety and fear lessen when faith grows and trust in God increases. Its not instant but it works.
Tell that to asthmatics and diabetics.
Idealism is only useful in creating drive. What we have around us is a reality that couldn't care less about who deserves what. People suffer. They need help. Let them have the little help that is available. If you're not sick, make yourself available to help those who are.
We have so many “Modern” problems not sure why.
Thanks you for sharing.
I take it from the perspective that you don't appreciate the good without the bad.
As painful as it is, sometimes you just have to lean into and just feel it. Many times, there is something greater under the surface. A lot if times it is grief. We tend to equate grief with death of a loved one but we grieve many losses - loss of a job, love, family. If you recognize the why, it is a lot easier in the long run. Otherwise you are in danger of getting on the merry-go-round which can then result in addiction, etc.
On it.
Your anti-drug rhetoric is another symptom of indoctrination via religious/government propaganda. Apparently, everyone who smokes a joint is an addict with crushing emotional/mental issues who can't help but use a crutch. I've been through the ropes with you over this before and it ended with you avoiding my questions, which is typical fare for anyone who knows they're full of it.
My friend, you need an all-expenses-paid trip to reality. Its clear that your bias is more important than facts concerning the matter, especially concerning psychedelics (cannabis included). Its also overwhelmingly evident that you lack any personal, first-hand experience to be able to render such judgment of these substances or the people who employ them.
Yes, addiction is certainly a problem but you really should focus on substances with real addiction potential and destructive power while recognizing that there are proven benefits to using certain natural alternatives.
Should anything be master over you? Of course not. Theres a common sense checks and balances system for that, commonly referred to as "moderation." I get what you're saying and I'm not here to bash you over the head but your stroke is a bit too broad.
all reality is made of tools designed by God for us.
I'd argue that all drugs are tools and all have a proper use (as well as improper uses).
Psychedelic drugs are introspection tools to help explore the Beyond that God put Within you ;)
I believe that you're over target there. Introspection is painful. It makes you see/face the things about yourself that you don't like and cannabis grants you a different perspective that may allow you to see things beyond the hindrances of "sobriety."
The Biblical anointing oil, as prescribed by God to Moses and used by Christ.
The healing balm of Gilead.
What do both have in common? Their main ingredient was oil of Kaneh-Bah (Hebrew, from which we derive the word "cannabis").
This country was founded on hemp. Our constitution was drafted on hemp paper for fucks sake.
What about being unable to focus?
I've had ADD my entire life. It's not an acquired thing, I'm talking from when I was in elementary school. Maybe it's because I'm actually autistic--not the meme "online autist who digs" kind, I mean diagnosed, with short-lived hyperfixations and everything.
Yes, I used to be on Ritalin, but I haven't taken that in well over 20 years. I'm 40 now, and I still find my mind wandering during a show or video, and missing big chunks of such.
I started taking B12 with my daily supplements, thinking it would help. I don't think it has.
Highly recommend looking into this de-fungus protocol that's been making rounds on 4chan's /x/ forum the last couple weeks:
https://www.docdroid.net/UXkRhZh/cdf-pdf
Figure if it can cure Alzheimer's it'll put a dent into ADD.
Try white vein kratom in small doses. Has helped me wonders.
I'll try that, thank you.
EDIT: What the fuck, it's an OPIOID? No thanks!
I’ve tried many strains and Canopy Botanicals White Elephant is the one that saved my attention span and life.
https://canopybotanicals2.com/product/white-maeng-da-2/
If it wasn’t for inebriation the revolution would have begun long ago
Like I have direct control over the condition of the world that is causing these feelings.
Got it. Why didn't you say so. I'll just jail DC tomorrow. Then next week Brussels, Ottawa, Amsterdam, Jerusalem, Tehran, London, Rome, Kiev, Bern, Beijing...empty out your wine cellars, flush your stash and relax everybody I got this
Amen. I do like to partake OCASIONALLY a little alcohol or a little weed, but never both at the same time because that shit makes me weird.
Try using the "occasional" time for what I call wholesome endeavor.
Creating, educating, assisting, building, comforting, inspiring, loving, thinking, exercising, detoxing, evaluating priorities!
Idk, I honestly drink for pleasure and definitely not to escape stress or anxiety. Heck, I honestly don’t even like getting drunk anymore. A nice buzz with some quality cocktails is all I need
Not sound logic. There are exceptions and it doesn’t seem like this person has been through enough to know the difference.
Delta-8 helped me stop uppers and alcohol. It's a very mild euphoric and has unbelievable calming abilities. Zero anxiety.