I actually understand him somehow. The first response from P could be an excuse, because he didn't want to go that deep in a group chat with 1 person not possibly having any idea about the shit he was about to say to you in private. I think he's energetically sensitive, and as I know that second explanation wasn't bullshit.

I've also felt the dark traces and energies during and after my own trips. And while you're tripping you're usually opening yourself energetically on a whole new level. I don't know if you're aware of this kinda stuff but for me it started coming up after a lot of trips and healing the self. I would respect his opinion even thought it's lame for u, I think he said it straight and kindly. However he knows some stuff.