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Staying grounded, for me, means staying true to what I genuinely feel in the moment, as long as it doesn't involve violence or direct insults that would be purely reactionary. For me, a grounded response can sometimes mean saying, "Go fuck yourself," when it feels authentic and aligns with my boundaries. So, yes, i fully agree with you!

My intent wasn’t to offend. I appreciate your perspective, djust dealing with some brain fog. lol

@Schizophonia Maybe it's time for more French reinforcements?

People just need more psychedelics in their lives. @Lila9 @Keryo Koffa Your post increased my already high brain fog by 200%.

Nope. Freud’s Oedipus complex doesn’t fully explain the Madonna-whore complex. Stage Blue cultures, with strict gender roles and patriarchal values, reinforce this divide between “good” and “bad” women. Freud’s theory ignores these strong cultural and societal influences, making it outdated as the sole explanation.

It can be extremely hard to accept this when you grow up in a Stage Blue culture - this is where Madonna-whore complex comes from.

I’ve been struggling with heavy brain fog ever since I took a very high dose of 5-MeO-MALT. While I’m not 100% sure it’s the cause, the issue seemed to start around that time. The fog begins about an hour after waking and fully sets in after two hours, leaving me feeling disconnected from my mind and body, and making it hard to enjoy everyday activities. My situation: - Diet: Mostly diverse, organic foods with low sugar - Caffeine: About three times a week - Exercise: Weight training three times a week - Supplements: Taking brain detox supplements for several months, but unsure of their effectiveness - Work: I work in shifts, which seems to worsen the brain fog Things that have helped: - Mindfulness meditation – Provides some relief, though it’s not a complete solution - Short power naps – Significantly clear the fog, but naps mostly aren’t feasible due to my lifestyle If anyone has had similar experiences with brain fog, psychedelics, or shift work, or any advice on managing this, I’d really appreciate your thoughts.

I take it every day, it doesn't seem to make any diffrence.

Inner Child Dialogue: A Raw Path to Self-Love This is What Inner Child Dialogue Looks Like (With Influence from Teal Swan’s Self-Love Course) Things you'll need: - Notebook - Pen - Preferably an old photo of yourself as an anchor - Optional: A long-lasting psychedelic like 4-AcO-DMT Intention: I want to heal emotionally and learn to express my feelings better. Below is an example of an inner child dialogue. The handwriting in this exercise alternates between my non-dominant hand, which is supposedly connected to the amygdala (the trauma brain, the inner child), and my dominant hand, which represents the neocortex (the grown-up). Since the original is in Croatian, I’ve translated it into English for clarity. The conversation may seem unclear or irrational, but it’s deeply personal and meaningful to the one doing the work, immersed in those strong emotions. This is what raw, emotional work looks like: --- Start of the Inner Child Dialogue: Intention: To connect with the part of me that feels the most hatred, the part that stands between me and self-love. Before diving in, I connected with a very emotional childhood photo where I was forced to pose. On the right side of the picture, there's a hand resting on my shoulder. I call it the hand of the devil. It's clear that child was struggling, forced to suppress his emotions. That hand—on the one hand, it provided me with food and shelter, my survival depended on it. But that same hand could hit me, deprive me of food, lock me in, or even kill me. I still don’t know how it didn’t... --- **Inner child (non-dominant hand):** "Get away from me! I’ll fucking kill you!" (Scribbles ragefully on the page as the child expresses emotions it couldn’t express in that moment.) **Grown-up (dominant hand):** "Now it’s all okay." **Inner child:** "NOTHING IS OKAY!" **Grown-up:** "I will never allow anyone to make you feel useless or small. I will always protect you." **Inner child:** (Scribbles again, caught in loops of comfort and familiar patterns, binging, and repeating old behaviors.) **Grown-up:** "Can you try to let go of control?" **Inner child:** "I will die! I will cease to exist if I do..." (Moment of silence) At this point, I felt a surge of anger, fully immersing myself in it, releasing it into a pillow. After this brief but intense release: **Inner child:** "I am scared..." **Grown-up:** "Should we try together to let go of control?" **Inner child:** (Starting to trust) "Yes." **Grown-up:** "I am always here for you. I love you. <3" **Inner child:** "<3 Take care of me." **Grown-up:** "I will, always."

You did more than good enough! 1. I completely agree that Goku’s core is rooted in a healthy Stage Red, since martial arts is the center of his life. 2. It’s tough for me to pinpoint any real Stage Blue traits in him. 3. I also agree that he embodies many Stage Green traits, especially in how he sees the good in everyone, even his enemies. But if you ask me, he’s about 70% healthy Red and 20% Orange, given his obsession with becoming the best - not as a career, but as a passion. The remaining 10%? That’s up for debate!

@Lila9 awesome explanation of the shift from Yellow to Turquoise. You nailed it. You really captured how Yellow is all about curiosity and openness, but eventually hits a point where intellectualizing just doesn’t work anymore. And the way you described Turquoise as more about living, feeling, and experiencing reality rather than analyzing it? Also, using Osho and Zeno as examples, loved that! Made it super relatable. Now I can’t help but wonder... where would Goku fit into Spiral Dynamics?

I have been captivated by the books of Mark Sisson and his performance in real life. Interesting! Thanks for sharing. German supplements are generally high quality due to strict EU regulations. While the US vitamin industry may be less regulated, I guess it's still important to check ingredients and research side effects for any supplement, no matter the country of origin. Thanks for pointing that out! I believe it all started the day I plugged 70mg of 5-MeO-MALT. When it didn’t seem to work, I kept increasing the dose until I hit 70mg. I didn’t get the trip I was expecting, but ever since, the brain fog that followed has been unmatched I may experiment with some of the things you've mentioned and share my experiences here!°

Legalizing prostitution might help regulate it and make society safer, but it doesn’t solve the deeper issue. Prostitution exists because many people’s basic needs, both material and emotional, aren’t being met. To really address this, we would need to end conflicts, redirect resources, and focus on education and personal growth. By helping people move to higher stages of development, where they think more consciously and empathetically, industries like prostitution would gradually fade away.

Hi @Michael569 I tried a food-induced keto diet, and although I entered ketosis, I felt terrible, likely because I didn’t do it properly. Later, I did a 5-day water fast and felt great after entering ketosis, but neither provided lasting results. If you have any recommendations for a dietitian who could address my specific problem, that would be very helpful!

Nah, I wouldn’t dismiss this so quickly. I’ve had several bad trips recently that indicate there are a lot of underlying issues that need my attention, so it's good that you pointed me in that direction! I eat dairy products and legumes almost daily, so I will go one week without them and see if this condition improves.

@Husseinisdoingfine I hope you're doing okay and haven't made any rash decisions in the meantime. I can tell you're still quite young, and while I completely understand that your current situation has left you feeling hopeless, failing these exams might actually be a blessing in disguise. It’s a sign that something better and more fulfilling could be waiting for you, something where you'll truly excel and go beyond your own expectations. Keep your head up, man. You're just at the beginning of your journey, and one day you'll likely look back at this situation and feel indifferent or even laugh at how much you’ve grown since then.

Yes, suicide statistics show it's a widespread issue, but the real challenge here goes beyond numbers. If people start leaving suicide notes on a public forum regularly, it would quickly harm the forum’s reputation, regardless of intent. This isn’t just about how common suicide is, but about the responsibility and perception that comes with running such a space. While the work done here can lead to deep self-reflection, which sometimes triggers suicidal thoughts, simply filtering out certain words won’t solve the issue as i previously though. I guess we need to recognize that this forum can become a place where people in distress seek help, and that makes it even more crucial to handle these situations with care, offering resources and ensuring there's real support for those in crisis. This way, the forum's purpose remains intact without unintentionally contributing to a negative reputation.

Thanks for the insight! Anxiety and dysthymia definitely seem to be playing a role in my brain fog. I’m aware that I deal with both, but I’ve learned to manage them quite well and function at a high level despite the challenges. That said, I know they can still amplify things like brain fog and low energy, especially during stressful times. As for the food triggers, I’ll try cutting out dairy and legumes for a week and see if it makes a difference. I already eat plenty and take supplements, so I don’t think it’s a calorie or nutrient issue, but I’ll keep an eye on everything. Appreciate your input!

@Princess Arabia is famous for collecting rare bird's milk, which you can only find at the top of Nepal’s mountains after defeating the powerful dragon god. That’s how she really gets her super white teeth. If you think eggshell powder will give you the same result, you’re very wrong!

That's crazy! J Just cut your emesh as you normally would, and once it's in position, hold it stable with one hand while pressing in the middle with a finger to create a small bump. After that, go to a dark room, increase the voltage to max, and press a few times briefly to check for any hot spots on the emesh. It should work perfectly. I’d advise against making a fenced mesh, as it won't dissipate heat evenly. You need precision and efficiency to get consistent results when vaping this chem.

My approach would be to identify exactly where those insecurities come from. Often, people with insecurities didn’t grow up in a truly healthy household, even if, on the surface, their family seemed fine to an outside observer. Is it possible that your needs weren’t fully met as a child or that you didn’t receive enough affirmation? If you had, you’d naturally have an internal sense of self-worth. I was very insecure for most of my life and had to learn the hard way. Once I identified my specific issues, I educated myself on each of them, reading books and researching. I also did every single practice the books recommended. Today, I barely recognize the person I was a few years ago, and certainly not from 10 years ago.

The last two times I took 4-AcO-DMT, I experienced relatively controllable bad trips. Since I wasn't prepared, I panicked, walked in circles, and comforted myself until it passed. This leads me to believe there's something to uncover behind these kinds of trips. In one or two weeks, I'll have some free time and want to attempt inducing several controllable bad trips, just breathing through them and observing my emotions and thoughts. Since I don't have the time to waste on pointless trips, I'm asking if anyone has done this? Is there a possibility to learn about oneself and grow through such an experience?

Thanks, @Davino Glad you liked it!

Guess the final form isn’t complete until the weave from China arrives! Transformation 2.0 incoming! 😂

Your English is confusing again, my man, no wonder people struggle to understand you. Still sticking to that habit of subtly putting others down, huh? 😊 Plus taxes, office fees, and other stuff... it’s 25k euros. You know it’s true! I mean, its Germany.