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Tripping can be a great experience that can bring you a lot, but it is important to consider set and setting. After all, those have a lot of influence on how you will experience your trip. Set is all about your mental state, how you are in your skin. The setting is about the environment and whether it is suitable for a trip. You can assure yourself of a fine experience by taking a moment to consider these two factors. In this blog, read all about set and setting.
When tripping with a mind-altering substance (such as magic mushrooms, for example), it is important that you feel safe, both in your own skin and in the environment you are in. The terms set and setting turn around here. They were conceived by noted author and proponent of psychedelics Timothy Leary in the 1960s. But what exactly do they stand for?
Set represents your mindset at the time of using a psychedelic drug. It’s about your emotional well-being and how you feel about yourself. You may be happy and content, but of course you may also be stressed, anxious or angry. Set thus describes your inner world (in which, by the way, you may also take into account your physical condition).
The setting has to do with the environment you are in. This includes the people who are around you and may be tripping with you. But that need not be the case. How do you feel in this environment and with these people? Is the environment familiar and do you feel safe there? Do you know the people well, do you get a pleasant vibe from them? So the setting revolves around your environment (pleasant, comfortable, warm, quiet or noisy) and the people.
The environment, the people and your mental and emotional state have a lot of impact on your trip. And that makes sense, because mind-altering drugs enhance your emotions, your thoughts and your senses. In this way, if you are feeling stressed or anxious, it may be that the drug can amplify these feelings. If you are in a crowded environment with an unpleasant atmosphere, the psychedelics will intensify this restlessness and negative feelings. You can understand how that could turn into a bad trip.
Therefore, before you go tripping, it is good to prepare and pay attention to the set and setting. You can never be completely sure you won’t have a bad trip, but you can at least minimize the chances of it. Below are tips on what to look for in creating a positive environment and your own mindset.
When you go tripping, the first thing you need to do is examine your own mental and emotional well-being (the set). If you are not feeling well, are nervous, sad, stressed or anxious, it is better to postpone the trip for a while. Negative emotions need not cause a bad trip, but there is a chance of one. If you suffer from a mental illness (such as depression or anxiety disorder), do not use mind-altering drugs. Furthermore, it is also not a good idea to go tripping when you are sick.
In addition, it is important to always stay with your own feelings. Only go tripping if you are behind it. Don’t let others persuade you to use a drug. If you don’t feel like it or doubt it’s for you, don’t do it.
It is equally important that you know what you are going to use. There is a lot of difference in psychedelics and their effects. It is wise to find out what to expect when you start using a drug, such as magic mushrooms or truffles. That will also be able to help you feel calmer during the trip. Use a dose appropriate to your experience level. If you are a beginner, take a low dose so you can get used to the effects. Above all, don’t be persuaded to take more.
As mentioned, the environment also has a lot of influence on your trip. Choose a place where you feel comfortable. Especially if you are tripping for the first time, a quiet, familiar place (such as your own home) is the best choice. Avoid crowds, people you don’t know and noisy environments. Make your environment cozy and comfortable with nice music, a soft sofa or bed and dim the lights.
Will other people be present at your trip? Then make sure these are good friends of yours, people you know, trust and like. In fact, if there are individuals with whom you do not feel comfortable, this can trigger feelings of paranoia. It is best if there are people present who know how trip drugs work and what they can cause. Above all, arrange for a trip sitter.
Furthermore, make sure you have time for your trip experience. If you know you have an appointment in an hour or have to go to work, then it is not a good idea to start your trip. Psychedelics have long-lasting effects, sometimes up to 8 hours. So plan space in your schedule so you can give it your all and not worry about any commitments. And of course you don’t use psychedelics in dangerous places. During a trip, your senses work differently and you can’t rely on what you see or hear. So driving a car is an absolute no go!
So set and setting while tripping are good concepts to keep in mind when planning a trip. Before you take a mind-altering drug, take some time to consider how you feel and where you are going to do the trip. This will definitely enhance your tripping experience!
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