Journey into Altered Perception: A Psychedelic Experience

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Visual Geometry and Perception Alteration
   2.1 Level 5 Visual Geometry
   2.2 Transition to Level 6 Visual Geometry
3. Immersing in a New World of Emotions and Colors
   3.1 Vivid Colors and Emotional Perception
   3.2 Scientific Reflections on Consciousness
4. Encounter with Glitches and Sensory Dissociation
   4.1 Cognitive Glitch and Communication Breakdown
   4.2 Sensory Overload and Object Distortion
5. Dissolution of the Self and the Concept of Nirvana
   5.1 Complete Loss of Self
   5.2 The Vision of Energy Orbs and Streams
6. Conclusion

1. Introduction

Psychedelics are known for their ability to alter consciousness, providing users with experiences that stretch beyond ordinary perception. This account details a profound personal journey through intense levels of visual geometry, emotional insight, and the dissolution of the self. The experience, catalyzed by LSD, delves into surreal visuals, metaphysical concepts, and the breakdown of familiar reality, leading to a profound state of nirvana.

2. Visual Geometry and Perception Alteration

2.1 Level 5 Visual Geometry

At the peak of the trip, I experienced Level 5 visual geometry—a phase where the environment transformed into something dreamlike and cartoonish. People around me started to look strange, with their eyes becoming larger and shinier, giving them an animated appearance similar to characters from a Pixar film. Textures softened, and everything took on an almost unreal quality.

Amidst this visual distortion, I could recall my friend expressing a desire to take more LSD, as they had previously only ever taken a single hit at a time. What was unusual, though, was that I could "see" their emotion—a sense of wanting—as if I had developed a new sense beyond the ordinary five.

2.2 Transition to Level 6 Visual Geometry

As my trip intensified, I began flipping around the kitchen, overwhelmed by the pleasurable sensation of touching various surfaces. However, the visuals soon became stranger. The carpet morphed into what appeared to be cats stacked on top of each other, though I knew it was still the carpet.

Looking out over the balcony, the trees transformed into two-dimensional cartoon arms that stretched out to fill my entire field of vision. This signified a transition to Level 6 visual geometry, where everything in my view was consumed by a swirling mass of these arms, and eventually, I lost memory of what followed.

3. Immersing in a New World of Emotions and Colors

3.1 Vivid Colors and Emotional Perception

I found myself in an entirely different world, one in which I could still recognize that I was on a drug, though the specifics—like where I was and why—were lost. In this world, I felt like I could "let people in," allowing them to understand everything I was experiencing. There was no fear of judgment; once people entered, they would understand, and I was overwhelmed with joy and a sense of freedom.

The colors in this world were intense and vibrant—blue, pink, yellow, mint green, purple, and gold. These colors dominated my perception, contributing to the heightened emotional and visual intensity of the experience.

3.2 Scientific Reflections on Consciousness

During this phase, I found myself talking about how we should use LSD for scientific research to explore consciousness, brain function, and philosophy. My friend A appeared to me as a 2D cartoon cat with yellow fur and blue eyes. After she spoke about comparing this acid to another friend’s, everything—myself included—swirled into a pattern of colors. The colors corresponded to happiness—blue, pink, and yellow—which was not just a visual, but a deeply emotional wave that engulfed my entire being. I may have blacked out at this point, as I remember nothing else from that moment.

4. Encounter with Glitches and Sensory Dissociation

4.1 Cognitive Glitch and Communication Breakdown

At another point in the trip, I looked at my friend G, who said something, but her words made no sense. Her speech and my thoughts seemed to glitch, like a computer breaking down. I heard a sequence of incomprehensible sounds and words, distorted to the point where it felt as though nothing made any "smense" (sense, but distorted). This glitch extended to my perception of reality itself.

4.2 Sensory Overload and Object Distortion

Soon after, my senses began to separate. Visuals started to blend into one another—I couldn't distinguish the wall, the table, or my friend's face as distinct objects. The distinction between people and objects, or even between colors, textures, and emotions, collapsed. I completely lost the ability to recognize concepts like what a human was or even what I was.

5. Dissolution of the Self and the Concept of Nirvana

5.1 Complete Loss of Self

Eventually, the boundary between everything collapsed, including my sense of self. "I" ceased to exist, as my body, identity, and personality merged into a singular, upward motion, leaving only black nothingness. There was no longer any perception of objects, time, or physical sensations. Everything blended together into an overwhelming void.

5.2 The Vision of Energy Orbs and Streams

As I entered this state of nothingness, I experienced two energy orbs, each made up of everything that could ever be perceived. These orbs represented opposite forces—positive and negative—and their interactions became the focus of my perception. I saw streams of energy flow between them, merging at the center, and where they collided, they canceled each other out, resulting in a state of pure neutrality.

As the orbs fully merged, all that remained was nirvana—a state where there was no consciousness, no time, and no perception. Describing this state is difficult, as human language lacks the vocabulary for such experiences. The streams of energy resembled webs or smoke, flowing in circles, expanding and contracting from a single point. Ultimately, this led to the dissolution of everything, leaving behind a profound sense of peace and nothingness.

6. Conclusion

This experience represents an intense and multi-layered exploration of altered consciousness, where reality itself unraveled into a cascade of colors, emotions, and metaphysical insights. From the overwhelming visuals to the eventual dissolution of the self into nirvana, it was a journey that defies conventional description. This type of experience highlights the powerful impact psychedelics can have on perception, understanding, and the boundaries of human consciousness.