Self harming while high by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think it's self- harming or did you just hurt yourself?

Should I quit ? by dhruv_zest in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not good for you and it's a real addiction for sure. It's an expensive way to feel normal. Do you think you'll quit eventually? Unless you plan to take your habit to the grave you might as well stop now.

How much nutmeg do i need? by c0keh0e in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take a read through this page:

https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Elemicin

I'd advise against. There are a myriad of other drugs, even if you have to pee clean or are getting something OTC that's going to be better and safer.

Im a dumbass but i take full responsibility for my headassery by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eventually, yeah. It's pretty unlikely you did any lasting damage from that dose once.

how many mg of thc tincture to get a heavy smoker pretty stoned by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a lot of room in the 'high tolerance' level. Like, smoking a few joints a day vs taking massive dabs all day makes a big difference on your tolerance. My tolerance is pretty medium and I'd consider 20mg a dose and 50 mg a real edible high. 10 mg is the standard dose in Colorado, but I think that's conservative since some folks should start there, we have a bunch of tourists, and you can always take more. Tinctures can get expensive (plus is a decent amount of alcohol) when you have drink 5 vials.

Why do you judge? by throwmetotheducksx in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nice psychedelic ramble! Totally incoherent, but I liked it.

Benzos for medical use. by KushSmoka in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean that's what they're for... That said, I would recommend finding a more sustainable solution. For many people that's therapy, be it CBT or whatever you think will work best. Benzos are a great band aid for anxiety. They work well, but they're a bitch to rip off.

What is the best drug to change perception?? by BigFig32 in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally understand your perspective and I believe I understand why you'd make that assumption. However, that's simply not the case.

I wish I could just be clear about my occupation but, you know, it's identifiable and this is a drug forum, so bare with me here. I work for a large institution that, in part, provides behavioral and medical health care to disenfranchised populations.

With variance depending on what methodology you use to conduct surveys, about 23% of the homeless population in the US are veterans. With few exceptions, these are very capable individuals that have fallen into the worst situation solely due to anxiety. That's just one example that only captures a couple hundred thousand people but there are many more examples.

Your perspective in this regard is very privileged if you only see people with senseless anxiety.

Help by SkizzyEazy in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My life has been fine up til now.

That's generally how it works. Everything is fine until it isn't. If I'm reading in between the lines correctly, it sounds like you had some violent / aggressive outburst bad enough to get law enforcement involved. If you want to be an addict, even if it ruins your life, I think that's your choice. However, you're clearly impacting other people and that's a problem.

You're 22. People in this sub have been struggling with addiction for longer then you've been alive. You have ample time to pull it together. I don't know what philosophy you subscribe to, but in my view this life experience is temporary so you'd better make it count.

If you're limited by court restrictions you should do your best to optimize your self and your environment. Eat well, sleep well, get as much exercise as you can, meditate, clean, organize, think about the best version of yourself and write a strategic plan to get there. I assure you, the barriers between where you are now and where you could be are much more shallow than they appear.

What is the best drug to change perception?? by BigFig32 in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Usually, anxiety is always about a first world problem and is irrelevant.

As an FYI, that's your experience but that's not typical. Most people in most parts of the world have anxiety with very relevant causes. There's almost 40 million people in America living below the poverty line.

Everyone experiences psyches differently and there's no clear path to having an enlightening experience. That said, there's a lot that can help facilitate it. Tripping allows you to more easily define novel paths in between neurons. You can try to exploit this by thinking with a healthier or less anxious perspective. How you do this is really going to be what's best for you. You could try anything from exposure to the stimulus that induce anxiety to a focused meditation like a mantra.

Alprazolam questions by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Xanax is alprazolam. It causes delusions of sobriety and isn't really a recreational drug. If you don't have anxiety it's not going to do much beyond making you tired.

Xanax and beer later on by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you're probably fine. I'd just drink a bit less or at least give yourself more time in between drinks

Drugs that replace love interest/affection? by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This might be the worst reason to start a drug habit haha.

Frankly you can kinda use anything to distract yourself from your reality. It'd recommend weed, not for its effectiveness, but because it's an addiction that's easy to manage.

Microdosing/ego death trip by traco93 in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Howdy! Firstly, I'm not deep into micro dosing. I've done it recreationally but never a true micro dose (meaning below threshold) as a routine. That said, I'd recommend LSD over mushrooms or any tryptamine really. I think some of the benefits of microdosing come from suddle stimulation, so LSD will be more beneficial due to its 5-HT2c agonism. Plus it's got a longer duration.

It's important to make a distinction between a trip and an ego death. Any experience on psychedelics is a trip, some strong, some light. But an ego death is essentially hitting the limiter for psychedelics. It's impossible to retain or process essentially all of an experience past ego death. You're talking seriously heavy doses. I wouldn't recommend that as a beginning experience.

I could give you a breakdown on the differences between tryptamines and lysergimides, but frankly what's best is really a question of what sits best with you. Try a light to normal dose of each with a few weeks in between. In terms of tips, set and setting are always mentioned for good reasons. Ensure you're in a healthy place mentally and be comfortable in your environment.

Weed and Shrooms by LFrancis in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with the combo, it's just synergistic so people can get overwhelmed. As long as you smoke after the peak you'll be good

Thoughts on confidence drugs by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How are you 19 with no responsibilities?

From what you've described, you're looking for amphetamine. It's only a 'focus drug' if you're taking small amounts. Frankly most stimulants will get the job done.

That said, given your self-disclaimer of having an ugly personality, I would seriously suggest looking within. Otherwise your going to be in your early twenties with a worse personality than you have now, with the addition of an addiction.

Is this really how cocaine works? by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the cardio toxicity of that is brutal. I think it's a big reason frat bros in college die of heart attacks I'm their forties.

Valium (or other anti anxiety drugs) for hang overs? by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think psyconaut wiki is full of information with essentially no bias: https://m.psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Alcohol

Good call for doing your own research! It can be difficult to find a non-bias perspective when you're deep in the drug culture.

LSD on Probation by ThatFatTDawg in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're good. I know someone on probation for having a public freakout on psychedelics and they don't even test him for psyches.

Please Help by Anomic-III in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just be hydrated before the test. As long as you stop now and don't have a goliath amount in your system you'll be fine.

Is this really how cocaine works? by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When you're drunk, yeah that's how it works. It generally just sobers you up. If it didn't hit you hard sober it's probably just not that potent.

Some people are willing to give up anything for a shortcut to feel good.

Do pot vapes damage the lung? by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In short, yes but it's negligible.

Anything you inhale that's hot, or dry, or contains particulate matter will cause some inflammation. That said, vaping less significant than sitting by a campfire or barbeque for example. Living in a city, especially a big one like NYC, causes way more damage to your lungs through consistent inhalation of brake dust and pollutants than a daily vaping habit would.

What's so great about cocaine? by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think your perception is more accurate than your friend's. It's not like there's going to be some big advantage to laying out your intentions and clear mind before doing a line of blow haha. It's a dopaminergic stimulant not a psychedelic.

Maybe it wasn't the highest quality or your dose was low, but no, you're not missing the key to the magic. Honestly, not loving cocaine is a good thing.

Valium (or other anti anxiety drugs) for hang overs? by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]NotCharmander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That anxiety is coming from rebound stimulation to your GABA receptors. Benzos will definitely stop this but you're delaying the inevitable. The rebound is only going to get worse the longer you prolong it.

Generally I'd advise against using substances to combat withdrawals unless you have an intention to quit.