A Detailed Exploration of a 2C-B Experience: Visuals, Reflections, and Synergistic Substances
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Initial Experience: Colorful Static and Visual Overload
2.1 T’s Visuals: A Breakdown of Entropy
2.2 Auditory Hallucinations: B’s Experience - Temporal and Perceptual Distortions
3.1 Time Perception and Body Distortions
3.2 Visual and Cognitive Distortions - Self-Reflection and Creative Expression
4.1 Reflections on Knowledge and Self-Perception
4.2 The Influence of Psychedelics on Artistic Expression
4.3 Emotional Resolution and Visualization - The Role of Cannabis in the Experience
- Creative Output: B’s Artistic Creation
- Later Stage: Continued Reflection and Supplementation
7.1 Lucid Conversation and Difficulty with Focus
7.2 Volumetric Dosing of 2C-B and Supplementation with 5-HTP - Cannabis and Nicotine Use: Mild Synergistic Effects
- Memory Resolution and Impact on Psyche
- Conclusion: Soft Landing and Post-Experience Renewal
1. Introduction
This article explores the detailed experience of two individuals, T and B, during a session involving the psychedelic substance 2C-B. The narrative covers the changes in visual, auditory, and emotional perception, as well as the influence of cannabis and nicotine during the experience. It also delves into the psychological and creative reflections that arose and the significance of emotional resolutions.
2. Initial Experience: Colorful Static and Visual Overload
2.1 T’s Visuals: A Breakdown of Entropy
At 11:50, T began to experience Closed-Eye Visuals (CEVs) that were notably distinct from those associated with other tryptamines he had previously used. The visual patterns were rapidly shifting and could not remain in view long enough to fully appreciate them before another replaced them. T described these visuals as "colorful static" and a "complete breakdown of entropy." He likened the effect to abstract expressionist paintings, although no such imagery was actually displayed in the computer slideshow running in the room. T briefly opened his eyes but found the light from the computer monitor too intense to bear.
2.2 Auditory Hallucinations: B’s Experience
B reported a similar sensory overload, though his experience focused more on auditory distortions. The sound of the computer’s fan became an undulating noise, creating a rhythmical hallucination. Both participants noted how these sensory changes made their usual perception of the environment feel overwhelming.
3. Temporal and Perceptual Distortions
3.1 Time Perception and Body Distortions
By 11:58, B experienced a significant shift in how he perceived both time and his own body. He described a split sensation: the left side of his body seemed to operate more slowly, as though being drawn out over time, while the right side of his body felt like it was speeding up. This dual perception created an unusual dissonance in how he experienced his physical self. B also noted visual distortions, particularly at the edges of objects, which appeared warped and exaggerated.
3.2 Visual and Cognitive Distortions
In addition to the bodily sensations, B became consumed by introspective thoughts, primarily focusing on how others might perceive him. He reflected on knowledge he had accumulated from reading Wikipedia and pondered how psychedelic molecules might influence artistic creativity. B expressed a newfound desire to channel these thoughts into future artistic projects.
4. Self-Reflection and Creative Expression
4.1 Reflections on Knowledge and Self-Perception
At 12:10, B’s introspection deepened. He began to experience more self-reflective thoughts, leading to a sense of absolution regarding internal conflicts. His thoughts centered on how psychedelics affect personal insight and the potential role they could play in shaping creative output.
4.2 The Influence of Psychedelics on Artistic Expression
The nature of B’s thoughts became increasingly centered on artistic creation. By this point, his vision was filled with soft, curling lines, which enhanced his emotional experience. He described the feeling as being like "fabric," suggesting a sense of integration and connection with the environment and his own thoughts.
4.3 Emotional Resolution and Visualization
At 12:15, a monochrome painting appeared on the computer slideshow. However, B did not perceive it as monochrome—he saw the image in pulsating, variegated colors, highlighting the intense visual distortions that accompanied his experience. This point marked a peak in his self-reflective and emotionally resonant thoughts.
5. The Role of Cannabis in the Experience
At 12:20, T and B introduced cannabis into their session, vaporizing it to see how it might influence the ongoing effects of the 2C-B. T noted that the cannabis added a distinct layer to the experience but did not enhance the 2C-B in the same way as it synergized with other tryptamines. It was a noticeable but not overwhelming addition to the psychedelic effects.
6. Creative Output: B’s Artistic Creation
At 12:25, B began working on a digital painting using paint.net on the computer. He described the image he created as reflecting interference patterns, mirroring what he was experiencing internally. Using the software, B was able to manipulate the visual elements to represent the sensations and thoughts he was having at the time. The image was completed at 12:41.
7. Later Stage: Continued Reflection and Supplementation
7.1 Lucid Conversation and Difficulty with Focus
By 13:53, T and B were able to engage in conversation, though T reported that maintaining a linear focus was becoming increasingly difficult. Despite this, their dialogue remained lucid and reflective.
7.2 Volumetric Dosing of 2C-B and Supplementation with 5-HTP
At 14:45 (T+4 hours), both T and B decided to repeat the volumetric dosing procedure they had used earlier. This time, they measured 14 mg of 2C-B each, resulting in a supplemental dose of 7 mg per person. To ensure serotonin production and promote a smoother comedown, they each took 100 mg of 5-HTP.
8. Cannabis and Nicotine Use: Mild Synergistic Effects
At 15:00, T and B resumed using cannabis and also introduced a nicotine vaporizer. T described the combined effects as mildly synergistic, though they decided to discontinue using the vaporizer after a few hits, choosing not to further distort the effects of the 2C-B.
9. Memory Resolution and Impact on Psyche
B mentioned that during this session, he was able to resolve the lingering memory of an impact fracture that had played a significant role in his previous 2C-B experience. Interestingly, in this second experience, which involved a higher dose of 2C-B and the use of cannabis, the memory of the impact fracture did not re-emerge, indicating a sense of psychological resolution.
10. Conclusion: Soft Landing and Post-Experience Renewal
T reported that the supplementation of 5-HTP led to an effortless sleep at 18:00, which contributed to a softer landing from the psychedelic experience. He woke up the following day feeling renewed and refreshed, with no lingering effects from the 2C-B. This smooth recovery highlighted the effectiveness of their post-experience management strategy.
This session provided T and B with deep introspective insights, emotional resolution, and creative inspiration, showcasing the unique effects of 2C-B, cannabis, and nicotine within a controlled, reflective setting.
