I want to share this because not every trip is easy, and I think honest reports are important for harm reduction.
T+0:00 - Took the dose at a small gathering of close friends. Everyone was experienced.
T+1:00 - Come-up was faster than expected. Felt overwhelmed by sensory input — the music was too loud, the lighting felt wrong. Started experiencing anxiety.
T+1:30 - My friend noticed I was struggling and guided me to a quiet room. This was a turning point. In the quiet space, the anxiety transformed into a deep emotional release. I cried for about 30 minutes, processing things I'd been suppressing.
T+2:30 - After the emotional release, the experience shifted dramatically. Felt lighter, cleaner, like a weight had been lifted. The visuals became beautiful rather than overwhelming.
T+3:30 - Rejoined my friends feeling transformed. Had some of the most authentic conversations of my life.
T+5:00 - Gentle comedown. We cooked a meal together.
The difficult part was necessary and ultimately healing. Lessons learned: set and setting matter enormously, having an exit strategy to a quiet space is essential, and trusted friends make all the difference.