A Deep Dive into a Psychedelic Experience: Cannabis, Diphenidine, and 1P-LSD


Table of Contents


  1. Introduction
  2. Substances Used and Past Experience
  3. Context of the Experience
  4. The Onset of the Trip
    • Initial Sensory Effects
    • Visuals and Perception
  5. The Inner Journey
    • Sensory Overload and Sensations
    • Emotional Responses and Self-Reflection
  6. The Conflict of Contradictions
    • The Decision to Stay or Leave
    • A Surreal Vision of Death
  7. The Aftermath and Reflection
  8. Conclusion



1. Introduction


This article explores a vivid and intense psychedelic journey experienced by a 30-year-old male, weighing 65 kg (143 lbs), on December 30, 2015. The individual combined several substances—cannabis, diphenidine, and 1P-LSD—and the effects of this combination led to profound experiences. The account describes both the sensory and emotional intensity of the trip, which included deeply personal reflections, visual hallucinations, and an existential crisis.


2. Substances Used and Past Experience


The substances used in this experience were cannabis, diphenidine, and 1P-LSD. Here's a breakdown of each:


  • Cannabis: The individual smoked a small, unspecified amount of cannabis at the beginning of the experience.
  • Diphenidine: Approximately 40 mg of diphenidine was consumed within the first hour.
  • 1P-LSD: After about 90 minutes, the individual ingested 300 µg of 1P-LSD, a potent psychedelic.


The individual had significant prior experience with these substances, particularly with 1P-LSD, having taken doses ranging from 200 to 400 µg previously. However, it was the first time he had combined these substances.


3. Context of the Experience


The trip took place on the individual's last evening in his home city during a holiday visit. It was around 1 AM when the journey began. The individual and his cousin, who had just moved into a new flat, were spending the evening together. The flat was in a state of disarray, with many belongings still packed in boxes. The two had just played a board game and smoked cannabis and diphenidine before deciding to consume the 1P-LSD.


As the night progressed, the individual retired to the bedroom and ingested three tabs of 1P-LSD, which began to take effect after about 15 minutes.


4. The Onset of the Trip


Initial Sensory Effects


After consuming the 1P-LSD, the individual noticed a variety of sensory changes. There were intense visual effects, including tracers and floating geometric shapes. These visuals appeared both with closed and open eyes. The individual felt a flow of sensations, touching on all sensory channels—sight, sound, touch, temperature, and emotions. These sensations contributed to a sense of being deeply immersed in the psychedelic experience.


Visuals and Perception


The closed-eye visuals were described as beautiful, while open-eye visuals involved strong tracers. The geometry seen was flat but well-defined, adding to the sense of a distorted yet captivating reality. The individual spent much of the trip with his eyes closed, allowing the visuals and sensations to take over. Opening his eyes briefly, he checked on his cousin, who was also partaking in the experience.


5. The Inner Journey


Sensory Overload and Sensations


The experience quickly deepened into a state of heightened sensory awareness. The individual described a flood of sensations that felt like past experiences, involving various sensory inputs—sights, sounds, touch, temperature, and emotions. These sensations felt continuous, almost overwhelming, and the individual was frequently drawn back into this inner world.


Emotional Responses and Self-Reflection


As the journey progressed, the individual reflected on his life and relationship with his cousin. He felt immense gratitude for sharing the experience with someone so close to him. The bond of friendship was deepened in the moment, as the two seemed to share a deeper, almost spiritual connection. The individual described the feeling of the psychedelic experience as allowing them to perceive something invisible, something always present, but now more tangible and visible.


6. The Conflict of Contradictions


The Decision to Stay or Leave


As the journey progressed, the individual’s thoughts grew more complex, leading to inner conflict. The flow of sensations led to a realization that everything in life comes in pairs—opposing sensations like cold and hot, light and dark—and a choice had to be made between them. One such contradiction centered on whether the individual should stay in his home city or leave. This thought loop intensified as the experience deepened.


A Surreal Vision of Death


Another key theme during the trip involved an intense, surreal vision. Each time the individual opened his eyes, he noticed that the environment seemed to get brighter. In a dream-like sequence, he found himself driving towards his parents' house, yet this vision grew increasingly unsettling. He became convinced that he was going to die that day. This certainty was accompanied by a sense of inevitability—"everything is a film and the film got to start again." The individual envisioned a painful, unavoidable death, but also felt a strange sense of purpose in it. He believed that if he did the right thing at the end of the film (symbolic of his life), he could stop time and somehow go back to the 1980s. This idea of knowledge and power to break free from the cycle added an intense layer of existential contemplation to the experience.


7. The Aftermath and Reflection


The trip ended with the individual still processing the intense sensations and reflections. The realization about life’s contradictions, choices, and the inevitability of death left a lasting impression. The journey was emotionally and psychologically taxing, as it involved confronting deep-seated existential questions and facing the idea of mortality. However, the shared connection with his cousin, the gratitude for their bond, and the profound nature of the psychedelic experience provided a sense of clarity and connection in the midst of the turmoil.


8. Conclusion


This detailed account of a psychedelic experience highlights the profound and complex nature of combining substances like cannabis, diphenidine, and 1P-LSD. The journey led the individual to experience intense sensory overload, vivid visual phenomena, and deep emotional insights. These experiences were interwoven with existential musings on life, death, and the choices we make. Despite the overwhelming sensations and confusion, the individual gained a deeper understanding of both his inner world and his connection with others.


Psychedelic experiences like this offer a glimpse into the transformative power of these substances, but they also demonstrate the complexity of navigating such experiences—especially when substances interact in ways that amplify perception and introspection.