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Book - Martin W Ball - Entheogenic Liberation And YT - https://youtu.be/Am3ycuA3RlM?feature=shared

Thanks for haring your experience. I’ll definitely be careful when breaking my fast.

Thanks @aurum Why not? What risks are you talking about?

Good points, I hadn't though about that.

Here's the idea: 1. Vape 5-MeO-DMT as usual. 2. Immediately put on an N95 mask over your mouth and nose. The theory is that the N95 mask might trap some of the exhaled vapor, allowing you to re-inhale it and possibly prolong the effects. I haven't explored this myself yet, but I thought it might be an interesting topic for discussion.

Kindle Paperwhite is great. You can also use it to listen audiobooks.

Recently, I've been testing lower doses of 5-MeO-DMT, specifically in the 2-5 mg range. Yesterday, I had a breakthrough experience with just 5 mg, but the onset was extremely intense and frightening. Typically, this is how I respond to 5-MeO-DMT: (I vape it on e-mesh) -2 mg: Visuals of gray spinning cogs, accompanied by a familiar, loud deep background noise. - 5 mg: intense, scary onset as always but now leading to a breakthrough. - 10 mg: I experienced a severe panic attack (I've only taken this dose once). - 12-20 mg: Breakthrough with a smooth come-up. (An infinitely orgasmic celebration, the most hardcore party imaginable, with an endless sense of "what the fuck is happening?") I am not referring to a body orgasm, just lacking the words to describe this I am wondering if other people have smooth come-ups on higher doses? Would love to hear about your experiences. Also, I'm curious if this intense, scary come-up is what @Leo Gura and others refers to as "insanity."

I'm reaching out for some guidance or shared experiences regarding severe social anxiety that emerges each time my ego reasserts itself after a breakthrough on 5-MeO-DMT. To give some context, I was born during a war, and the country I grew up in never truly recovered from the conflict. My childhood was fraught with challenges, including a possible sexual trauma, an aggressive alcoholic father, and a super-religious Christian mother who attributed our difficulties to a lack of faith and insufficient church attendance. This has deeply influenced my life, contributing to a complex mix of abnormal shame, massive social anxiety, depression, and dissociation throughout the first 25 years of my life. In my journey with 5-MeO-DMT, I've learned to surrender to the intense social anxiety that follows the dissolution of my ego during breakthroughs. I try to open up and allow the feelings to pass through me, as Martin Ball suggested me. Despite these challenges I had in the past I lead a functional life today, with my own family. However, my relationships could be much healthier, I could be less introverted, and sometimes my anger issues are quite severe. My experiences with psychedelics indicate that I still harbor unresolved trauma? Any tips or personal insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support.

Sorry for the super late answer. I couldn't find such a video. My conversion guide is a compilation of various guides I found online. I input this information into ChatGPT-4 to create a consolidated guide, which I've tested myself a few times before sharing here.

A little late, but happy birthday wishes to you Leo. <3

Well said, mate. I struggled with this for several months until I admitted to myself that my life purpose is unrelated to Leo's work. Although it would be good for my ego, I can't do what he does. Nonetheless, I am really good at other things and enjoy doing them. Now, I absorb his content for fun and because I enjoy it, not because I want to become him.

Is relying on a pH test to determine the toxicity of a substance effective? Can we really rely solely on a pH test to ensure that we don't inhale toxic fumes when vaping HCl in e-liquid?

I was also wondering the same thing about using 4-AcO fumarate in e-liquid. Does anyone know if it's safe? Specifically, is it toxic when inhaled?

In my first 15 5MeO trips, I lost awareness and only felt huge energy but couldn't remember anything. It took many tries and testing doses from 2 to 25 mg (vaped) to find what works. Now, 2 mg lets me breakthrough easily. If I were advising, I'd suggest trying several 2 mg doses over two hours to see how it feels. Another option could be a single dose of 5-MeO MALT.

Losing awareness during a 5-MeO-DMT trip, including feeling non-existent, is part of the process. If you're scared, it shows what you need to face. Welcome this fear; it's key to growth. Getting 'knocked out' or forgetting parts of the trip is also normal.

@Leo Gura I've been searching for a course like yours for months without any luck. It was purely by chance that I stumbled upon it. In my opinion, it's worth its weight in gold—a true masterpiece. However, I'm disappointed that despite months of searching with the right keywords, I only found your course by chance. I strongly believe this course deserves extensive marketing. It's a gem that more people need to know about.

I find myself at a crossroads in my marriage regarding the importance of "special dates" like birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. Personally, I don't hold these dates in high regard. My philosophy is that every day should be cherished and special, making the concept of celebrating these specific dates seem redundant to me. This belief is partly due to my upbringing—my family never placed much emphasis on these celebrations—and partly due to my own mindset, which questions the societal norm of commemorating certain days with gifts and celebrations. However, this has become a point of contention with my wife, who grew up in a family that took these dates very seriously. It's important to her that we recognize and celebrate these occasions, but I struggle to see their significance in the same way she does. This difference in perspective has led to some friction between us. I'm reaching out for opinions on how to navigate this aspect of our relationship. How do you balance personal beliefs against your partner's expectations, especially when they stem from deeply ingrained family traditions? Is there a middle ground that respects both viewpoints? Thank you for your insights.

I'm not aware of any autoimmune diseases in my case. Regarding inflammation, I'm curious about how one might identify it. I abstain from alcohol and moderate my habits, including masturbation. However, I've noticed excessive screen time tends to deplete my energy, acknowledging it's an area for improvement on my part. Regarding vitamin deficiency, that's an interesting point—perhaps it's something worth exploring further. Yes, I'm also struggling to understand how some people function with such detrimental lifestyle habits. I always make sure to sleep before my night shifts to prepare, and as soon as I get home, I make my room pitch black to maximize sleep quality. Nonetheless, even with these precautions, I find myself less functional upon waking, which is understandable given the circumstances. Yes, juggling all these responsibilities can be incredibly exhausting, and I've felt my exhaustion reaching extreme levels. My blood pressure did spike during my period on the keto diet, but it's normalizing now. Thank you for pointing that out. My body weight has been pretty stable for many years.

Hello everyone, Despite maintaining a generally healthy lifestyle and ensuring a good night's sleep, I find myself constantly battling with a lack of energy and weak legs. This persistent fatigue affects my daily activities, and I can't seem to shake it off, even after resting well. I've recently had a comprehensive set of blood tests done, covering thyroid function, diabetes, kidney health, iron metabolism, liver function, and more. The results came back largely within normal ranges, which, while reassuring, leaves me without a clear path forward in addressing my symptoms. Despite these generally normal results, my energy levels are far from normal, and the weakness in my legs is concerning. I've considered potential factors such as diet, lifestyle, and even the possibility of an underlying condition not evident in the bloodwork. Additionally, during my quest to understand the root cause of my symptoms, I underwent an ultrasound examination of my entire abdominal area. The results were largely reassuring, with no significant issues detected. The doctor noted that while my pancreas could appear "slightly better," there was nothing in the findings that should directly contribute to the level of fatigue and leg weakness I'm experiencing. Has anyone here experienced something similar? Could there be something I'm overlooking, or a specific aspect of my health that requires a deeper investigation? I'm open to any suggestions, advice, or recommendations for further steps I might take to understand and hopefully resolve these persistent symptoms. Thank you all in advance for your time and any guidance you can offer. Here's a overview of my bloodwork: Parameter Normal Value 27.03.2024 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thyroid - TSH basal (LIA) [mIU/l] 0.30-3.6 mIU/l 2.4 - FT4 (free T4) 0.89-1.76 ng/dl 1.19 - FT3 (free T3) [pmol/l] 3.50-6.50 pmol/l 5.59 Diabetes / Kidney - HbA1c (FCC) [mmol/mol] 29.0-41.0 mmol/mol 34.0 - Creatinine [mg/dl] 0.70-1.30 mg/dl 0.88 - eGFR (MDRD for 1.73 m^2 surface area) [ml/min] 90-140 ml/min 106 Iron Metabolism - Iron [μmol/l] 11.6-31.3 μmol/l 13.1 - Ferritin [μg/l] 22-322 μg/l 75 Hematology - Hematocrit [%] 40-53 % 45 - Hemoglobin [g/dl] 13.5-17.8 g/dl 15.3 - Red Blood Cells [T/l] 4.40-5.90 T/l 5.24 - Platelets [G/l] 146-328 G/l 200 - MCV [fl] 80-96 fl 86 - MCH [pg] 28-33 pg 29 - MCHC [g/dl] 33-36 g/dl 34 - Neutrophils (Segmented) [%] 40.0-75.0 % 44.2 - Lymphocytes [%] 17.0-47.0 % 42.6 Ions - Sodium [mmol/l] 136-145 mmol/l 140 - Potassium [mmol/l] 3.5-5.1 mmol/l 4.3 - ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) [mm/h] <15 mm/h 2 Liver - γ-GT [U/l] - 51 - GOT (AST) [U/l] - 22 - GPT (ALT) [U/l] - [+] 84 - Alkaline Phosphatase [U/l] 46-116 U/l 94 - Bilirubin (total) [mg/dl] 0.3-1.2 mg/dl 0.5 Pancreas - Lipase [U/l] 12-53 U/l 28 Other - Neutrophils, absolute [G/l] 1.80-6.20 G/l 2.33 - Lymphocytes, absolute [G/l] 1.10-3.20 G/l 2.25 - Monocytes, absolute [G/l] 0.25-0.85 G/l 0.43 - Eosinophils, absolute [G/l] 0.03-0.44 G/l 0.24 - Basophils, absolute [G/l] 0.01-0.08 G/l 0.03 - PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) [Seconds] 22.0-34.0 Seconds 32.5

I prefer vaping as the method for using 5-MeO-DMT, but the experience is quite brief, lasting only a few minutes. Currently, my dosage is around 20mg. Is it safe to redose three or four times consecutively?

-Yeah, my diet could be slightly adjusted to be more balanced, but it is relatively good. I don't eat processed food nor sugars/soft drinks almost at all. -I don't work out at the moment because everything got super exhausting. 3 years ago, I was able to do high amounts of sport, feeling unstoppable energy even though my diet was terrible compared to what I eat now. -Stressors: Two small kids, working shifts, having a wife, lol. I don't feel particularly stressed, other than the stress that I often got from the lack of energy to do anything meaningful.

-I just measured my blood pressure myself. It doesn't seem great. It was always normal, but as I see it, it is pretty high at the moment: 129/90 with a pulse of 67. Maybe because I measured it early in the morning? -I find it funny that Vitamin D is not listed in my bloodwork since I live in Germany. Good point, I will buy a self-test and then post it here. -My stomach is inflamed when I eat milk products like cheese and yogurt. Could that be something? -I feel almost always tired after eating; is this not supposed to be relatively normal? -Coffee gives me a slight boost, not even worth mentioning. But I will observe my energy levels in the future after drinking coffee and post here if I see anything relevant. I just know that caffeine makes me super aggressive when I do too much of it.

I already started implementing some principles from the Thyroid book on your reading list. But yes, this problem could have 100 causes.

Hi @Jason Actualization Thanks for your insight! I've created a new topic more relevant to my health issues.

I started keto 6 days ago, eating three meals a day with foods like Greek yogurt, cacao nibs, nuts, eggs, cheese, and veggies. I'm also keeping up with electrolytes and drinking plenty of water. I read that doing some light exercise helps use up muscle glucose, but I'm feeling really weak. If I've been eating sugar and carbs all my life, how long should I expect it to take for my body to adjust to ketosis? Is there a reliable way to track my progress? Any tips? Thanks!