A Deep Dive into an Altered State: Experiencing an Intense Psychedelic Journey


Table of Contents


  • Introduction
  • T+4:30: The Beginning of Overwhelming Sensations
    • Shifting Body Sensations
    • The Role of THC in Soothing the Body
    • Feeling Unravelled
  • Post-Peak Confusion and Disjointed Experiences
    • Immersing in a Surreal Runway Experience
    • The Sense of Being Removed from the Body
    • Unsettling Sensations and the Urge to Vomit
  • Visual Hallucinations and Altered Perceptions
    • The Distorted Sink and the Web of Texture
    • A Vision of Starry Dimensions and Obsidian Table
    • The Moai Statues: A Surreal Encounter
  • The Overload of Sensory Perception (T+7 to T+10)
    • Intense Visuals and Fragmented Memory
    • The Tracing of JD's Hair on the Screen
  • Finding Solace in Music
    • The Repetition of "Replica" by Oneohtrix Point Never
    • A Comforting Sound in the Chaos
  • A Surreal Shower Experience
    • The Transformation of Everyday Objects
    • The European Countryside Fantasy
    • Struggling with Self-Identity and Physical Alterations
  • Conclusion



Introduction


This article explores the detailed account of an intense and surreal psychedelic experience. The timeline begins from a state of overwhelming stimulation, progressively moving through deep disorientation, visual hallucinations, and out-of-body sensations. The experiences of confusion, altered perception, and self-discovery culminate in moments of both wonder and anxiety, captured in a stream-of-consciousness narrative. From vivid sensations of warmth to encounters with imagined beings and shifting realities, the journey provides a rich, intricate look into the mind's response to powerful hallucinogens.



T+4:30: The Beginning of Overwhelming Sensations


At this point, I was back inside, desperately trying to make sense of the intense experience unfolding. The effects had hit me like a wave, and from here on, my actions were repetitive and nearly incoherent. The constant shifting between standing, sitting, and lying down felt like a never-ending cycle.


Shifting Body Sensations


I ground up a couple of grams of substance and smoked two joints, hoping the THC would help relax my muscles. It did provide some relief, easing tension and opening up my chest. But soon, my body was overwhelmed with a deep, vibrating sensation, like a giant massager working over specific areas of my muscles. This sensation was incredibly heavy, almost as though I was being punched by hundreds of tiny, rotating hands. It moved erratically, shifting between muscle groups, making it difficult to find comfort.


The Role of THC in Soothing the Body


The THC helped with the physical discomfort, offering temporary relief. It created a sense of openness in my chest, which allowed for some breathing room amid the chaos of my mind and body. However, even with this brief respite, the physical sensations remained erratic and intense.


Feeling Unravelled


As my body was being assaulted by these sensations, my mind began to unravel. I muttered to myself, repeating words in an almost delirious state. Every movement felt disjointed, and I couldn’t hold onto any sense of comfort. The emotional and physical highs were overwhelming, and nothing seemed to bring relief. Music felt intrusive, and I found myself fading in and out of euphoric highs and debilitating sensory overload.



Post-Peak Confusion and Disjointed Experiences


After the peak, I found myself in a dazed, confused state. My timeline of events became blurred, and I struggled to remember what had happened when. I’ll recount the standout moments that stood out during the aftermath of the peak experience.


Immersing in a Surreal Runway Experience


In an attempt to get comfortable, I laid down on a futon in the living room. As I stared at the ceiling, I felt a sense of detachment from my physical body. It was as if I was being transported to another place—a surreal runway stretching endlessly in front of me. Giant geometric shapes moved around, and the entire area was covered in similarly abstract patterns. I could see planets that I didn’t recognize, floating in a galaxy unlike any I had ever seen. The visual elements felt distant and alien, but I couldn’t quite grasp what they meant.


The Sense of Being Removed from the Body


As the sensations intensified, I felt completely disconnected from my body. The euphoric stimulation began to fade, replaced by a deep, disjointed sense of nothingness. I could feel my body, but it seemed like I was somewhere else entirely.


Unsettling Sensations and the Urge to Vomit


At one point, a wave of nausea surged through me as the tingling sensations returned to my throat. I had to move quickly to avoid throwing up, finding myself standing over the sink with my mouth agape, trying to steady my breath. But as I looked down, the sink began to transform before my eyes.



Visual Hallucinations and Altered Perceptions


The intense visual distortions continued to unfold in surreal, confusing ways, each moment feeling stranger than the last.


The Distorted Sink and the Web of Texture


As I looked into the sink, its lines and colors began to interlock and repeat, forming intricate, kaleidoscopic patterns. These textures grew more complex and distorted, expanding into a massive web of interconnected, twisted sink material. The web continued to grow, and with it, the intensity of the visual experience.


A Vision of Starry Dimensions and Obsidian Table


In the depths of this hallucination, I found myself in a vast room made of bookcases, but the shelves were embedded within a cosmic landscape. A magnificent starscape filled the sky, with colorful gaseous clouds and distant asteroids looming in the distance. A large obsidian table appeared before me, and three Moai-like heads hovered around it. They hummed a rhythmic, mechanical tune, their presence both puzzling and indifferent. They seemed surprised by my appearance, and although they gave no sense of judgment, it felt as if I was intruding into another dimension.



The Overload of Sensory Perception (T+7 to T+10)


As the trip progressed, my perception continued to splinter. Every visual moment seemed laden with deep, unfathomable meaning, but I was unable to process it.


Intense Visuals and Fragmented Memory


From T+7 to T+10, my memory became fragmented. I can’t recall specifics about the visuals during this period, only that every bit of information, from the smallest detail to the largest image, felt like it contained a universe of context I couldn’t even begin to understand.


The Tracing of JD's Hair on the Screen


In an attempt to ground myself, I turned on the show Scrubs. However, the experience was disorienting. The main character’s hair, JD, began to leave behind trails of tracers as it moved on screen. The scenes seemed completely divorced from their original emotional context, and it felt as though the acting was entirely unnatural. The screen itself seemed to bleed into my reality, transforming into three-dimensional objects in my field of vision.



Finding Solace in Music


The chaos in my mind found a rare moment of calm when I turned on a song that fit the strange state I was in.


The Repetition of "Replica" by Oneohtrix Point Never


I stumbled upon Replica by Oneohtrix Point Never, a song characterized by a slow, looping piano motif, accompanied by haunting synthesized sounds. The simplicity of the track, devoid of dramatic progression, resonated deeply with my experience. Its organic, melancholic tone seemed to align perfectly with the confusion and disorientation that gripped me. I played the song on repeat for over five hours, the music offering the only semblance of peace in an otherwise tumultuous experience.



A Surreal Shower Experience


At one point, I decided to take a shower, hoping the physical sensation of water might offer some grounding.


The Transformation of Everyday Objects


Inside the shower, I found myself completely detached from reality. The showerhead seemed to take on an unfamiliar form—was it a snake? The water’s sound morphed into something more like a bird cooing. I became disoriented, questioning whether it was the right time of year for birds to be around.


The European Countryside Fantasy


Suddenly, the tiles of the shower wall parted to reveal a breathtaking view of a European countryside. I was no longer in my home. My body felt different—tanner, older, rougher—yet somehow more certain. The feeling of the warm sun and crisp air filled me with a sense of peace, yet I felt utterly confused. It wasn’t my life, but for a moment, it felt so real.


Struggling with Self-Identity and Physical Alterations


As I tried to continue with my shower, I couldn’t escape the feeling that my body was transforming. My face seemed to shift, changing between old and young. The sight was terrifying, as I struggled to understand who I was. At one point, I even felt like a spiked lizard, neither entirely human nor fully animal.



Conclusion


This psychedelic journey unfolded as a series of intense, surreal experiences, marked by both profound euphoria and overwhelming confusion. The sensations, visuals, and emotional shifts created a chaotic but captivating narrative of self-discovery and altered perception. From the unrelenting intensity of body sensations to the disorienting visions of strange worlds, the journey was both a confrontation with the mind and a glimpse into the deeper, often baffling aspects of reality.