Fadious

Stuck in a vicious cycle of questions while tripping

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Last week I had an unsettling experience while tripping on 8 grams of magic truffles. 

I basically got stuck in a loop of questions. I would question the thought I'm having, then I question the question, then I even question the need for an answer, so on and so forth until I found myself in existential dread.

I also remember feeling overwhelmed, because in any given moment there is an infinite option of thoughts/actions that one can do. I felt paralyzed and nihilistic. I stopped seeing the meaning or purpose behind any action or thought. Does anything really matter? I was so aware of my awareness, practically predicting how any train of thoughts could unfold, stopping me from taking any step in any direction.

At some point I also was seeing the beauty in my surroundings then thinking to myself "It's all very beautiful.. but now what? What's the point?"

Even though it was a smaller psychedelic dose, it felt like I couldn't handle these vicious thought cycles. Truly a challenging and humbling experience.

Have you ever experienced anything similar? What could it mean, and how should I best approach this situation if it happens again?

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Notice what you're running away from by asking all these questions. Then stay there.

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A similar thing has happened to me with a small dose of mushrooms. you can't outrun your mind because the dose isn't enough, but your mind works strangely. the best thing is to take enough to enter the realm of the no-mind, of the visual, the sensations, the freedom.

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@Fadious This used to happen to me. A cycle of chaotic thoughts. Best line of action is to train to have a better grip on your mind. 


"Say to the sheep in your secrecy when you intend to slaughter it, Today you are slaughtered and tomorrow I am.
Both of us will be consumed.

My blood and your blood, my suffering and yours is the essence that nourishes the tree of existence.'"

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