Intense 2C-E Trip Report: A Mind-Altering Journey Beyond Reality


Table of Contents


  1. Introduction
  2. Trip Setup
    • Dosage
    • Setting
    • Subjective Effects Tracker
  3. Onset and Early Effects
    • 1:20 pm - Ingestion
    • 1:25 pm - Initial Discomfort
  4. Progression of Effects
    • 1:40 pm - Nausea and Stimulation
    • 2:07 pm - Unpleasant Sensory Experiences
    • 2:12 pm - Visual Distortions and Cognitive Effects
    • 2:19 pm - Physiological Discomforts
    • 2:28 pm - Strong Visual Effects
  5. Peak Experience
    • 5:58 pm - Ego Death and Hallucinations
    • 6:38 pm - Struggling to Stay Grounded
  6. Come Down and Aftereffects
    • 6:52 pm - Emotional Exhaustion
    • 7:00 pm - Escaping into Entertainment
    • 9:00 pm - Full Sobriety
  7. Conclusion
    • Reflection on the Experience
    • Lasting Effects and Future Considerations



1. Introduction


This trip report describes the intense experience of ingesting 25 mg of 2C-E, a synthetic psychedelic compound, taken by a 25-year-old female, with a height of 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) and a weight of approximately 57 kg (125 lbs). The experience took place indoors in the company of a girlfriend who was also partaking in the substance. The subject's regular medications include 300 mg of spironolactone and 8 mg of estradiol daily.



2. Trip Setup


Dosage


The subject ingested 25 mg of 2C-E orally, a dose that was acquired through a trusted friend. The setting for the trip was inside the subject's flat, where she was accompanied by her girlfriend, who was also experiencing the substance.


Setting


The setting was described as comfortable, inside the subject's home. The presence of the girlfriend, also tripping, provided some sense of shared experience, though the subject was alone for much of the intensity of the trip.


Subjective Effects Tracker


The subject tracked the effects in a subjective effects tracker PDF, which provides a timeline of the experiences. This tool allowed for a clear documentation of the progression of the trip from start to finish, which is detailed in the following sections.



3. Onset and Early Effects


1:20 pm - Ingestion


The subject ingested 25 mg of 2C-E, marking the beginning of the experience.


1:25 pm - Initial Discomfort


Just five minutes after ingestion, the subject felt an initial sense of discomfort in her stomach. This signaled the onset of nausea, a sensation she anticipated as part of the trip. It was clear early on that this would be a physically uncomfortable experience.



4. Progression of Effects


1:40 pm - Nausea and Stimulation


At 1:40 pm, the subject had a sudden urge to use the bathroom. The resulting bowel movement was described as unusually unpleasant, with the smell intensifying her nausea. Alongside this, she began feeling mild stimulation, cognitive acceleration, and a mood uplift.


2:07 pm - Unpleasant Sensory Experiences


Around 2:07 pm, the subject experienced a strange taste in her mouth, despite not insufflating the substance. The sensation felt like a "phantom drip," a confusing and uncomfortable sensory distortion.


2:12 pm - Visual Distortions and Cognitive Effects


At 2:12 pm, mild visual distortions began, particularly peripheral vision drifting. The subject noted a decrease in cognitive clarity, with thoughts becoming suppressed and less distinct, as if her mind was clouded by the effects.


2:19 pm - Physiological Discomforts


By 2:19 pm, the subject was struggling with several discomforts: difficulty urinating, a bloated stomach, and the sensation of imminent vomiting. Despite these discomforts, the subject noticed that the music she was listening to sounded significantly better, adding a layer of euphoria to the experience.


2:28 pm - Strong Visual Effects


Around 2:28 pm, the subject started to experience clear and distinct visual drifting, with the carpet twisting and flowing in ways that felt unnatural but compelling. The stimulation continued to build, and the subject found herself becoming more and more sensitive to the physical sensations in her environment, such as the touch of her hands.



5. Peak Experience


5:58 pm - Ego Death and Hallucinations


At 5:58 pm, the subject entered the peak of her experience. She described a powerful ego death, where her sense of self dissolved. The experience felt as if she had spent "a thousand lifetimes" in this state, during which she experienced complete sensory overload. Vivid and incomprehensible hallucinations took over, presenting scenes and forms beyond any normal experience. The hallucinations were so detailed and vivid that they appeared to exceed what was possible in the real world, defying logic and natural law.


The subject was completely overwhelmed by these intense visions, so much so that she struggled to reconnect with the physical world. She attempted to alleviate this by watching "Planet Earth 2" in an attempt to calm her mind, but even this did little to break her immersion into the hallucinations.


6:38 pm - Struggling to Stay Grounded


By 6:38 pm, the subject had slightly come down from the peak and attempted to ground herself by walking around her apartment. Despite her best efforts, she continued to experience hallucinations every time she stopped moving. She filled out the subjective effects tracker and ate some food in an attempt to regain a sense of normalcy.



6. Come Down and Aftereffects


6:52 pm - Emotional Exhaustion


At 6:52 pm, the subject was experiencing extreme mental exhaustion, struggling to keep her eyes open. She felt as though she could fall unconscious at any moment due to the emotional and physical toll of the trip.


7:00 pm - Escaping into Entertainment


At 7:00 pm, the subject tried to watch "The Man in the High Castle" to escape the overwhelming effects. She felt deeply emotionally invested in the world of the show, almost as if she were glimpsing into an alternate reality. This brief respite from the hallucinations gave her a sense of connection to something outside of her experience.


9:00 pm - Full Sobriety


By 9:00 pm, the subject felt completely sober, with no lingering visual effects. However, her heart rate remained elevated and uncomfortable, even though she had returned to full sobriety. At this point, she took 0.5 mg of Xanax, which helped her relax and fall asleep.



7. Conclusion


Reflection on the Experience


This experience with 2C-E was described as one of the most intense the subject had encountered in over two years. The sheer vividness and complexity of the hallucinations were overwhelming. The subject noted that the brain has the ability to enter a "complete simulate render 3D hallucinate everything mode" under certain conditions, a mode that was activated by the 2C-E experience. The profoundness of the trip left the subject in awe of the brain's capabilities.


Lasting Effects and Future Considerations


The subject reflected on the evolutionary implications of such intense psychedelic experiences, questioning the purpose behind the brain's capacity to render such detailed, incomprehensible hallucinations. While the subject believes they could handle a higher dose of 2C-E, they noted that doing so would likely result in passing out rather than further meaningful exploration.


Ultimately, the trip was both enlightening and overwhelming, leaving the subject with a renewed respect for the power of these substances.