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Bad case of anxiety a few days after first DMT experience

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Bhaas42

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Days after my first DMT experience I have a huge anxiety ridden knot in my stomach accompanied by a feeling that I’m not myself like my perception of things seems a bit off. Ive had a few experiences with psilocybin and felt I was ready for DMT. It’s been one week since I vaporized crystallized DMT and the trip lasted about 7 minutes I didn’t break through but I saw intense shapes and the visual of a hospital bed I had a bit of anxiety during the trip but I seemed to manage it very well after coming down I felt fine a little foggy but about 20 minutes later I felt back to myself. 3 days later this horrible feeling has appeared I want to think that I’m in my own head hyper analyzing my own mind and perceptions but the anxiety makes me feel like I had some sort of irreversible brain chemistry mix up. I’m mainly posting here for reassurance because I haven’t found many stories similar to mine as of now. I apologize if I sounded stupid in any part of that I’m just nervous and wanting to return back to normal as soon as possible. Please let me know if anyone has had similar feelings and when if ever did you return to a normal anxiety free life ? Thanks
 
Hi there and welcome to the Nexus!

Do not be nervous of posting here, all are welcome :)

Now, anxiety is a tough nut to crack my friend, so let's get some things straight.

Psychedelic experiences can act as a kick off for a whole lot of underlying conditions - but they themselves are usually not Neurotoxic.

So when dealing with anxiety on a professional level (which is what you have to do if you truly want to get rid of it.) you should look through every detail in your life that could cause anxiety.

Some of them are the following:

Too much caffeine/sugar/weed
Not proper sleep
Deficiency in magnesium or maybe vitamin D
Inflammation (!!!)
Lack of exercise

I'd tell you to try and do the Wim Hof method - it is really easy, simple, very very safe and healthy (scientifically studied and proven) and totally free.

Also if thoughts are racing, try practicing mindfullness meditaiton, that usually helps.


Stay safe and all the best :)
 
justB612 said:
Hi there and welcome to the Nexus!

Do not be nervous of posting here, all are welcome :)

Now, anxiety is a tough nut to crack my friend, so let's get some things straight.

Psychedelic experiences can act as a kick off for a whole lot of underlying conditions - but they themselves are usually not Neurotoxic.

So when dealing with anxiety on a professional level (which is what you have to do if you truly want to get rid of it.) you should look through every detail in your life that could cause anxiety.

Some of them are the following:

Too much caffeine/sugar/weed
Not proper sleep
Deficiency in magnesium or maybe vitamin D
Inflammation (!!!)
Lack of exercise

I'd tell you to try and do the Wim Hof method - it is really easy, simple, very very safe and healthy (scientifically studied and proven) and totally free.

Also if thoughts are racing, try practicing mindfullness meditaiton, that usually helps.


Stay safe and all the best :)
Pretty solid advice there, practice meditation which should ease the anxiety and see if you can find what might be causing it. If you do feel it's related to your DMT trip somehow, I think integration is needed.

Tips to integrate a trip: DMT-Nexus Wiki:Health and Safety - DMT-Nexus Wiki
 
Thanks for the speedy reply I really appreciate it. I normally don’t struggle with any anxiety related issues which is why this is such a scary time for me. I feel like I’m trapped in a cycle my anxiety is present because I feel like I have messed up my head and it feels like I can only shake it if the anxiety goes away so it’s an everlasting feeling I’ve been sleeping terribly the past 2 nights just staying awake over thinking. I should note that I have smoked marijuana concentrates for two years with no adverse reactions ever present however I am taking a break until this subsides because I find myself being high and feeling more anxious so it’s prolly not the best time to smoke.
 
Bhaas42 said:
Thanks for the speedy reply I really appreciate it. I normally don’t struggle with any anxiety related issues which is why this is such a scary time for me. I feel like I’m trapped in a cycle my anxiety is present because I feel like I have messed up my head and it feels like I can only shake it if the anxiety goes away so it’s an everlasting feeling I’ve been sleeping terribly the past 2 nights just staying awake over thinking. I should note that I have smoked marijuana concentrates for two years with no adverse reactions ever present however I am taking a break until this subsides because I find myself being high and feeling more anxious so it’s prolly not the best time to smoke.
Psyches can change weed for people. They definitely did for me. Weed used to be a chill headspace and usually not that intense but after psyches, smoking weed is an entirely different experience, almost like a trip.
 
My un-ortodox approach is to smoke more and go back in to see what the problem is!;) and by adding some harmalas the answer always comes in one way or another.

The above recommendations are very solid for integration, but also try to dont think so much about your experience.. go play pool with some friends and laugh.. or some other "normal" things that keeps you away from the mind.. this can be a problem with meditation and similar.. sometimes its just better to do something else..

Good luck and big hug!
 
Yeah at this point I think this anxiety bout is effecting my overall headspace so being high is also a. bit uncomfortable at the moment. I’ve been drinking tea excersizing and cleared my mind in the hot tub plus trying my hardest to keep positive energy. Again I really appreciate everyone’s replies and I’m glad to know that I’m not alone
 
It is not unheard of to feel “off” and like you’re not yourself in the days (even weeks) following a psychedelic experience. Keep in mind that DMT is present in humans and serves some function in our bodies. This means that you didn’t introduce a foreign chemical into your system, your body knows exactly what to do with it and it does so rapidly. This means the experience itself was likely the catalyst for these noticeable mental changes. Having an intense experience on a psychedelic can confuse us because our minds have no reference point for the experience to be compared to, they are often indescribable and incomprehensible. In the days following an experience like that it’s normal to feel a little disoriented and anxious. It will pass and then you have to determine if these compounds are something that you should take, no one can answer that but you.

My advice would be to exercise, eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, avoid drugs (including cannabis and alcohol) and focus on achieving your goals or on a hobby/project that will stimulate you mentally and give your mind something concrete to concentrate on.
 
Great advice so far!!

I would add to accept everything you are feeling at the moment. Go into your feeling and why you have anxiety. How are you treating others in this world? How are you treating yourself? I feel that psychedelics can bring about a new perspective which can shed light on aspects of your life that do not jive with the new perspective. Look into changing into this new perspective by exploring what is now illuminated. It can be hard to place your finger on it right at first, but I feel if you do some personal work, you will find the reason you are feeling anxious. Don't ignore it, go into it, but do it gently.

Try and laugh about this weird experience you had. Be lighthearted about it. It's ok to feel anxious from time to time. Give yourself permission to feel these things. Any issues that arise from the use of psychedelics can be an opportunity for healing. Approach the healing in a lighthearted and direct way. Accept all that you feel, approach it, look at it, and then let it go. After doing this, try and live your life in the new perspective.

I am not sure if this advice is helpful or not. This is my approach to anxiety and fear. I use this approach along with the advice of others have given. Meditation, good diet, sleep well, etc..

Good luck to you in this! I hope you can integrate this experience in a positive way and allow it to act as a catalyst to a certain amount of healing in your life.
 
Many can feel a little shaky after a DMT trip...

It sounds like your CNS central nervous system just hasnt compleatly regrouped yet...
A DMT trip can effect or alter the CNS temporarily .. but it should come back to baseline soon..

Its similar to stirring up pond water .. at first the bactreia and micro ballence is off ballence..


But with a little time everything comes back to normal..just one wonder of the human bodys ability to re group..
 
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