Does THC increase or decrease consciousness?

[Clarence]

2 hours ago, Leo Gura said:

Proper inhale is crucial.

For a first experience with THCA, would you advise a full inhale, or a shorter one first to get a feel for it?

How was your very first experience with it?

[Leo Gura]

13 minutes ago, Clarence said:

For a first experience with THCA, would you advise a full inhale, or a shorter one first to get a feel for it?

How was your very first experience with it?

Err on the side of moderation.

My first experience was almost too much.

[Schizophonia]

It turns me into the tiger on the pack of Cheetos so probably lower

[Yimpa]

1 hour ago, Clarence said:

How was your very first experience with it?

1 hour ago, Leo Gura said:

My first experience was almost too much.

Ah yes, 2 deep inhales of a blunt was my introduction to the psychedelic experience. I was completely floored and blown away. It was like God knocked me out. All of physicality flew out the window. But instead of being left unconscious, I was awoken; left utterly conscious and speechless for what seemed like an eternity. 

This was back in 2018. You cannot meditate your way to this experience, indeed. It was an insane degree of consciousness. Do I regret it? Nope. It gave me a proper glimpse of what this work is all about and to acknowledge that there is intelligence far greater than that of a human. Not as a belief, but through direct experience.

Edit: It was a pre-roll, not a blunt. (I’m editing this at 4:20 AM, how iconic!)

Edited 10 hours ago by Yimpa

[Leo Gura]

23 minutes ago, Yimpa said:

It was like God knocked me out. All of physicality flew out the window. But instead of being left unconscious, I was awoken; left utterly conscious and speechless for what seemed like an eternity. 

Yup. I know what you mean.

[Clarence]

2 hours ago, Yimpa said:

Ah yes, 2 deep inhales of a blunt was my introduction to the psychedelic experience. I was completely floored and blown away. It was like God knocked me out. All of physicality flew out the window. But instead of being left unconscious, I was awoken; left utterly conscious and speechless for what seemed like an eternity. 

This was back in 2018. You cannot meditate your way to this experience, indeed. It was an insane degree of consciousness. Do I regret it? Nope. It gave me a proper glimpse of what this work is all about and to acknowledge that there is intelligence far greater than that of a human. Not as a belief, but through direct experience.

Edit: It was a pre-roll, not a blunt. (I’m editing this at 4:20 AM, how iconic!)

@Yimpa That was quite an entry into the psychedelic realm!

What other psychedelics have you tried since that first experience?

@Leo Gura Have you ever tried smoking the plant even though you don't like it?

[Leo Gura]

7 hours ago, Clarence said:

Have you ever tried smoking the plant even though you don't like it?

Yes. That's why I don't like it.

Smoking any plant sucks. Pure chemicals are superior.

Edited 1 hour ago by Leo Gura

[Yimpa]

5 hours ago, Clarence said:

What other psychedelics have you tried since that first experience?

I’ve only done weed and ketamine.

So depending on how you look at it, I have or have never done psychedelics, since those aren’t traditionally categorized at psychedelics!