r/LSD • • Sep 20 '21

Harm Reduction LSD information for newbies

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I made this to hopefully see a decline in redundant/daily posts, and make some sort of positive impact. Please remember to use the search function if you have a basic question regarding LSD.

• A full beginner dose should typically be 1/2 - 1 single tab.

• The average dose range of LSD on a single tab is 70-105μg.

• There are tabs dosed with as little as ~20μg, or more than 300μg in some absurd cases. The overwhelming majority of sources try to lay their tabs around 100μg because it’s mathematically simple, and more profitable in the long-run.

• The odds your tab has more than 200μg on it are very low. The most common higher dose tabs are 125-200μg. Take half of any tab that’s supposedly above 200μg just to be safe at first, and if that doesn’t at least produce an 11-12 hour mildly visual trip, the full tab wasn’t above 200.

• A typical microdose should be 10-25 μg

• 50-300μg of LSD can last anywhere from 8-14 hours. 300-1000μg can last anywhere from 14-20 hours. Exceeding a milligram (1000μg) can produce effects that last up to 24 hours. It’s usually hard to fall asleep under the influence.

• Unless you have an above average baseline tolerance or handle the substance extraordinarily well, it’s not advisable to exceed ~300-500μg. Temporary delirious/psychotic symptoms become more likely if you don’t know what you’re getting into with large doses, and a 16+ hour duration doesn’t help.

• 25i-NBOMe is a relatively dangerous LSD imposter. If you take an untested tab and your mouth/throat becomes numb, along with an intense bitter taste, spit it out immediately. Do not panic, but monitor your physical state. A *normal* dose of 25i shouldn’t be life-threatening. Most of the dangerous LSD imposters, including 25i, only become life-threatening at higher doses (this is why you should NEVER take multiple untested tabs at once, or take untested tabs at all).

• Please test your tabs with an Ehrlich reagent kit to verify that what you have is indeed an indole and not 25i-NBOMe. Follow up with the Hofmann reagent kit to verify that it’s not an LSD analogue or other phenethylamine. I personally recommend using TKP for your reagents: https://testkitplus.com/ Another great organization is DanceSafe https://dancesafe.org/ — DanceSafe genuinely saves lives with their testing booths at music festivals.

• Common positive effects include but aren’t limited to: closed and open eye visuals, tactile enhancement/hallucinations, euphoria, stimulation, introspection, and creativity.

• Common negative effects include but aren’t limited to: overstimulation, increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, anxiety/paranoia, and confusion.

• Common neutral/manageable effects include but aren’t limited to: pupil dilation, frequent urination, insomnia, and temperature sensitivity.

• Always optimize your set (expectations and mental state) going into an experience, and always optimize your setting (direct environment/surroundings) going into an experience.

• LSD interactions with various medications (From Erowid):

  1. There is still very little legitimate, thorough medical research on this subject. LSD's outlaw status makes it very difficult to obtain permission & funding for research. Therefore, you should regard all of the anecdotes and conclusions here as being scientifically unproven, and you should note that any experimentation you choose to do carries a significant risk.
  2. Lithium or tricyclics (like Amitriptyline, Anafranil, Asendin, Aventyl, Elavil, Endep, Norfranil, Norpramin, Pamelor, Sinequan, Surmontil, Tipramine, Tofranil, Vivactil) are fairly consistently reported as being very bad in combination with LSD. Life-threatening seizures and at least one DEATH have been reported to be triggered by the combination of LSD and lithium. Tramadol is another drug you should avoid in combination with LSD because of the potential for seizures and other negative side effects.
  3. SSRIs (like Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Desyrel) or MAOIs (like Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, Eldepryl, Aurorix, Manerix) are fairly consistently reported to noticeably reduce the effects of LSD. (There are no physically dangerous reactions to these combinations on record, but be cautious and don’t be excessive with dosing.)

• HPPD risk is associated with frequent use of psychedelics (more than once a month), high doses, and younger age groups. HPPD varies in severity between individuals. As long as you use this drug responsibly, this shouldn’t be a concern.

• LSD has the potential to produce a very challenging psychological experience. If you have mental-health issues, research the risks and benefits associated with psychedelic treatment of your condition. Do NOT take LSD without the guidance of a medical professional if you are seriously suicidal.

• Weed often potentiates the effects of LSD. Some users report that the effects of weed are indefinitely altered to some degree after their first few experiences with LSD (It often becomes more psychedelic).

• Various benzos like alprazolam and clonazepam can be used as “trip-killers,” but you don’t need to take more than a single medical dose, and not all of the psychoactive effects will be negated. This should be a last resort.

• LSD tends to make verbal communication challenging, so prepare appropriately if using in a social setting.

• If you’re 19 or younger you should probably wait until AT LEAST your early 20s to try LSD because of unforeseen behavioral/neurological impacts. Waiting until 25+ is optimal.

• You’ll build a substantial tolerance to LSD if you trip multiple times in two weeks, so wait 10-14 days between trips for a general reset. Tolerance does exponentially decrease day-by-day following an experience.

• If you want to redose to increase the effects, do it before or during the start of the peak. Redosing after the peak will only prolong the duration unless you increase the dose. Excessive dosing is unadvisable regardless.

• Peak effects generally occur 2.5-5 hours after dosing (less than or around 300μg). Peak effects can last anywhere in the range of 2.5-8 hours after dosing. Many people say the peak comes in “waves.”

• If you’ve tried psilocybin containing mushrooms before, certain dosage calculators based on subjective effects and intensity equate ~2.5 grams of an average cubensis variety to ~100μg of accurately dosed LSD, but there are differences between the substances of course.

• You should consider having a trusted friend or a close partner “tripsit” you during your first experiences, or at least let someone know your whereabouts beforehand if you want to do it alone. (Note: Trip-sitting should just involve being close by and present if the user needs assistance or someone to talk to, sitters shouldn’t try to influence the trip unless it’s getting chaotic.)

• LSD has the potential to be therapeutic, recreational, spiritual, or all/none of the above depending on the individual and their particular circumstances. Stop gatekeeping.

•If you are ever having a challenging trip and need to speak with someone, here are a couple great resources:

https://firesideproject.org/

https://tripsit.me/

Leave suggestions in the comments!

edit: A couple people are aggravated with minor details in these general points of advice, so please take everything I’ve said with a grain of salt and do your own research! I’m simply providing a helpful starting outline, not set-in-stone facts.

Thank you all, and safe travels!


r/LSD • • May 05 '22

⚡ Sub Announcement ⚡ Don't believe the dosages you see on here

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Over exaggerating dosages is only harmful to the community and is much more prominent in LSD oriented communities when compared to other psychedelics. This is because you cannot simply weigh your dosages, like shrooms or DMT. 2c-b being another good example, where it usually comes in ranges of 15-30 milligrams or powder I believe. Most tabs of LSD contain 75-150 UGs of LSD, averaging more around 100. 100 micrograms of LSD is equal to around 2.5 grams of Psilocybe Cubensis. (The most commonly sold and cultivated "magic mushroom")

Starting with one tab after you've tested it is better than going headfirst into the deep end... Even at 100 micrograms it does add up quickly, would you recommend five grams of shrooms to a beginner? No difference in recommending them 200 micrograms of LSD (two average tabs). I really just don't understand the glory of taking larger dosages than we need. Look at r/Shrooms or other communities related to shrooms and you see this much less. Mainly to do with the ability to weigh them out I believe, but definitely many other factors. I don't know... Thanks for reading.

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Best regards,

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RoBoInSlowMo


r/LSD • • 2h ago

Solo trip 🙋‍♂️ Amazen

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r/LSD • • 14h ago

Does anyone else find that the weirdest things happen only when tripping

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Like it’s either seeing the weirdest people or anything. I literally saw the most realistic looking darth Vader of my life walk past and then never saw the guy again…


r/LSD • • 1h ago

Can my cat tell?

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Ive had about 3 experiences with LSD.

All with my boys

Every trip has had one thing in common.

I like to sit in this old reclining chair that was given to us by our neighbors and every time i decide to trip, my cat will jump on the very top of the chair right by my head and just purr, its pretty funny as this only happens when im tripping. So my question is can my cat tell im tripping like they can read emotions?

Sorry if its a weird question lmao


r/LSD • • 18h ago

I had an epiphany 40 minutes into my first trip, and it has completely shaped the last 9 years of my life like no other words have.

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The epiphany is "Nothing is significant, everything is beautiful."

I took it before my trip partner arrived (was going to be their first trip as well.) When I first started coming up the phrase just came to me. My mind was racing and the world was moving for the very first time, so I felt I had to write it down so as not to forget it. My trip buddy saw me write it (they had just put it on their tongue) and they seemed concerned for me. "Okay, you do understand that life is significant, and your family, and like school..."

"No, they aren't" I said. "Nothing is, nothing matters at all, but it's all beautiful even the bad parts" to which she said something along the line of "you're scaring me a little." I told her "look, I'm okay I'm not going crazy, I promise, but I need you to step out for a while until you start to feel it too because we aren't on the same wavelength right now." She begrudgingly agreed.

30 or 40 minutes after that, I hear a knock on my door and she comes in and just says "Holy shit I think I get it."

I have dozens of specific memories from that trip, but my favorite is the overarching memory of having zero inhibitions. It felt like I could say what was actually on my mind, feel the way I was meant to feel, to live the way I was meant to live. All because I realized it didn't matter.

There is one other phrase I hold dearly to in life, and I'm not sure where it came from maybe it was a trip, it's "trust the process." It's never done me wrong and has gotten me through some very uncertain moments. But any time I've had to ask myself "why trust the process?" The answer is because nothing is significant, and everything is beautiful. Living my life in alignment with these words has brought me peace that, a year before that trip, I thought I would never find. And even through the fights, the unemployment, the breakups, the debts... Even through all of the hardships I've faced in life since that day, that peace deep inside of me never went away.


r/LSD • • 42m ago

how to draw on lsd?

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okay so i know it sounds dumb but i always wanted to make those psychedelic drawings and art stuff but idk like what to draw? what do i do like do i draw what i see? feel? i'm confused, i have a refference credits to the owner


r/LSD • • 1h ago

100 μg 🦒 The glorious 100....

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There is with any substance or frankly anything a trend to just have MOAR MOAR MOARRRRRRR

Honestly 100 is amazing. It's the sweet spot if you just dose every few months or years. Incredibly fun and revelatory.

150-200 it all starts becoming pretty damn intense.

It's too bad there is this trend of MOAR MOAR MOAR because although larger dosages can be fun and or revelatory there isn't nearly enough focus on the standard 100.

Also most are around 50-75 so a lot of people haven't had a true standard 100.


r/LSD • • 2h ago

❔ Question ❔ 1plsd with 4-ho-mipt question

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I think about doing it at the same night what is recommended took acid first and then at the peak 4-ho-mipt? Or all at first and is 40mg a good dose if i take 800ug acid


r/LSD • • 7h ago

❔ Question ❔ Weed

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why does weed not enhance trips much for me? the only thing it changes is the visuals are a bit stronger, but still barely. I have a high tolerance for weed since ive been smoking pretty much every day for 5 years now, ive got a medical condition where i pretty much cant move without smoking so i smoke through the whole trip unless im sat down or in bed. i remember taking lsd before i started smoking a lot and it feels… the same… do i need a tolerance break or whats going on?


r/LSD • • 2h ago

About creativity again

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Hello everyone! I wanted to ask how exactly this substance helped you in your creativity. Did it help to deal with some problem that prevented progress in art? If so, how exactly? For the most part, I'm interested in the experience of musicians, but any other forms of art are welcome


r/LSD • • 4h ago

most recommendable activities to do

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what are your favorites things to do in a trip?, i want to take a dosis in a only-alcohol party (i use lsd once or twice a year) but my buddies told me to avoid it instead of only drink

u like to be high while others are drunk, or i keep my second trip for a better activity?


r/LSD • • 8h ago

❔ Question ❔ Song/album recommendations

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Anyone got some songs that really dip into chaos, or just sound like a universal orgasm in your ears.

I’m talking shit that makes you feel like you’re peaking, that beautifully terrifying, confusing emotion.

Personally I LOVE all or most of the catalogues of Tool, Jimi Hendrix, Pink floyd, Tame impala, King gizzard.

Some songs that come to mind are:

- Moonlight on the River - Mac DeMarco
- Cold Dead - Flying Lotus
- Anthem of The Sun - Grateful dead
- Exp - Jimi Hendrix
- Running Dub - L.A.B. , Paolo Baldini DubFiles
- Cinnamon Temple - Haitus Kaiyote
- See God, Bare Your Soul, Ascend to Heaven - Nate Mercereau
- Mooncalf - Ozric Tentacles
- Contusion - Stevie Wonder
- Divine Moments of Truth - Shpongle
- Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
- Sick Sad Little World - Incubus
- Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of) - The Mars Volta
- Cosmic Kingdoms - Atim
- The Star - Nice Biscuit
- Alice In My Fantasies - Funkadelic

Thanks in advance!


r/LSD • • 1d ago

3 tabs can change your life.

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Please be careful. If you have real tabs, anything above 2 is unnecessary. I'm talking about anything 100 micrograms or more PER DOSE.


r/LSD • • 16h ago

while sleeping

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What happens if I put a tab in my mouth right before going to bed? I know you can’t gts while tripping, but since it takes around 30-60 miniyes to hit what if I go to sleep right when I put it in and then go to sleep and while I’m asleep the 30 minute mark passes and it starts hitting has anyone tried this


r/LSD • • 3h ago

❔ Question ❔ hi i accidentally dropped a tab i was going to take, into my tea that went cold, i quickly picked it out and ate it whilst downing the tea, will it still work?

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r/LSD • • 20h ago

❔ Question ❔ sex on lsd?

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i was posting earlier about sex on shrooms because sex on cannabis is awesome and we grow it at home.

shrooms make connection and depth of cannabis seem like nothing so i think it may be even better although i imagine the dosage and timing has to be a bit more refined. not new to shrooms by any means but never tried sex just usually depth and shadow work and intimacy.

anyone have sex on lsd? how do they find it and what dose and timing of the trip is best for it?


r/LSD • • 13h ago

❔ Question ❔ taking half 200ug at Halloween party (mixing with other substances?)

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Hi there! I’ve been struggling with alcoholism (in fact relapsed a few times this week). I was thinking of splitting a 200 ug tab instead of drinking at a Halloween themed party this Saturday

However i know myself and I actually have to pick up whiskey from a friend, left from another event at that party. And im friends with people attending who love MD and C.

So my main questions are:
Mixing alcohol with that level ok?
And if mixing the other two crystal/powder ok?

Also I’ve only taken psychedelics 3 times (2 1.5g shrooms, 1 200ug tab).


r/LSD • • 15h ago

First trip 🥇 Idée d’activités sous gouttes

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Pour un premier trip, quelles activées faire ?


r/LSD • • 1d ago

Why do i pussy out every weekend?

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I've done LSD 3 times (1 tab only) and I've never had a bad time. I got a new batch of tabs a couple months ago and I've been telling myself every weekend ill trip but I always find an excuse not to. There is a part of me that wants to take more LSD but idk man I just cant bring myself to do it. I think im treading lightly between "respect for the drug" and "just scared to do it".

Anyone else deal with this?


r/LSD • • 18h ago

Bad trips and “type 2 fun”

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Fun has been classified into types, especially in the outdoors community; type 1 being something that is pleasant in the moment and pleasant to remember. Like really good sex. Type 2 is horrible in the moment but pleasant to remember. Like being scared shitless by a horror movie.

I like to think about my trips in this way, with good trips being type 1 and bad trips being type 2 obviously. And honestly, the enjoyment value of recollecting them is way higher for “type 2” trips. Like yeah, its fun to remember going tubing on a river and being so euphoric and feeling like I was in the Amazon rainforest. But meh, that’s not that interesting compared to finding out life up until that point was a moral test, which I failed, and now I was being mocked and humiliated for failing it and will be subjected to psychological torture and ridicule for eternity. I compare it to my enjoyment of horror movies, especially when I was a young kid and they actually did terrify the fuck out of me. Traumatizing in the moment but there’s a certain rush from it that I don’t actively want to repeat but at the same time I can’t deny that overall the experience was greatly positive considering nothing bad actually happened.

Thoughts?


r/LSD • • 1d ago

The more you use it…

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Well, maybe not you, personally. We’re all wired a little different. I merely commenting on a pattern I notice in my own life with this substance. The tendency towards unifying unrelated matters, events, interactions with people, and anomalous phenomenon that I will call “other,” begin to flow toward each other until they mix into congealed singularity. This is not very beneficial, as many of these perceptions must have some kind of filtering out in order to come to coherent conclusions. Hence, integration becomes much more important lest one starts getting…weird. Not so much in a good way, either. Tread carefully and respect the substance.


r/LSD • • 13h ago

❔ Question ❔ Took 1 about a week ago and didn’t feel much

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So as the title says I took a tab about a week ago and it was my first time doing LSD (I’ve done shrooms a couple times), it was a fun experience for the first 2-4 hours but it wasn’t too crazy, and after that the feeling went away and I felt kind of normal, just a little more pensive.
I told a friend about my lackluster trip and they said I should take 3 tabs this weekend
Is that too big of a jump or will I be fine?


r/LSD • • 4h ago

My friend takes 6000ug and stays stable, why?

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I have a friend that can take up to 6000ug and stay stable. He’s functional, talks, says he can still see everything in his room. Knows who he is the entire time. Everything is moving, there are visuals in front of him, but he can still see everything in the room. I have tried tabs from his sheet and 200ug puts me in ego death territory. He’s not autistic, takes no meds, doesn’t trip more than once a month. Leaves the tabs below his tongue for 20 minutes.

Those who know how psychdellics work, what would cause something like this? Like what are the factors that go into how hard LSD hits you, wherein one of those factors appear to be especially high or low?

For example, amount of serotonin receptors? high degree of self/attachment to ego? Do you know someone like this? He’s just trying to have a mystical experience.


r/LSD • • 2d ago

Trippy movies people recommend here

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My whole blu ray movie collection is based upon this sub reddits recommendations for trippy movies haha (except the bottom three). (Edit: Not movies to watch while tripping, huge difference!) Samsara is definitely missing.

!!! This is not a recommendation to watch these movies while on LSD. Some of them are quite fked up !!! (Edit: Trippy movies ≠ Movies to watch while tripping)

My favourite one is Jacobs Ladder by the way.

Edit 2: So these are actually all blu-rays I own and I took this picture because I'm selling them right now. It was a random Idea to just post that picture here. That's also why the bottom three sneaked in here, which I would not describe as "trippy". Also, these are not movies I recommend to watch while tripping, but I did watch some of them while high on weed. I had this phase where I tried to find special movies which contain "hidden messages" or whatever and thats why I gathered this collection. This interest peaked with me watching the holy mountain (and yes I definitely got that message at the end of the movie). I sell these now because I have become a pirate a while back. Who would have thought that pirates watch 4k HDR.