LSD Experience Report: An Emotional Night in San José

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   1.1 Background
   1.2 Participants
2. Setting and Substance
3. The Experience
   3.1 The Park
   3.2 The Incident with the Dead Cat
   3.3 Escalating Anger
4. Conclusion

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

The subject, a 19-year-old male with extensive experience in various classes of drugs and chemicals, provided a detailed account of a psychedelic experience involving LSD. With a height of 183 cm and a weight of 90 kg, the subject had previously consumed up to 1 mg of LSD on different occasions. The experience described occurred in March 2020 in San José, Costa Rica.

At the time of the event, the subject was prescribed Nozinan (Levomepromazine), Sodium Divalproate (Epival), and Effexor (Venlafaxine). Despite being under these medications, he took a blotter of LSD during a social gathering with friends. The subject was emotionally transitioning from a state of wrathfulness to one of relaxation and happiness. The setting was perceived as safe and comfortable, which was essential to the overall experience.

1.2 Participants

The group of friends and acquaintances involved in the experience were as follows:

• Mike: The subject’s best friend and dealer.
• Piotr: An acquaintance who had recently become close with Mike.
• Nicole: One of the subject's friends.
• Hope: Another friend in the group.
• Boyfriend of Hope: Accompanied the group.

2. Setting and Substance

The events took place in a crowded park located near the center of San José, a space frequented by affluent individuals despite the surrounding area's proximity to more destitute parts of the city. This park had become a regular spot for the group to gather, socialize, and get high. It served as a haven for similar-minded individuals in the area, forming a sort of social guild of regulars.

The drug in question was a single blotter of LSD, sourced from Mike, the subject’s best friend and dealer. This setting, combined with the subject's complex emotional state and the presence of trusted friends, framed the context for the night’s events.

3. The Experience

3.1 The Park

The group was gathered at their usual spot in the park, sitting around a table and chatting. The interactions were light-hearted at first, with Hope even allowing Mike to put his hand in her pants, reflecting the laid-back, perhaps overly comfortable, dynamics within the group. Everyone was enjoying themselves, and the subject was starting to settle into the familiar rhythms of socializing under the influence of LSD.

3.2 The Incident with the Dead Cat

The mood shifted dramatically when the group prepared to leave the park. The subject, along with Mike, Piotr, Nicole, and Hope, decided to head back to Mike and Piotr’s place to spend the night. As they made their way to the bus stop, they stumbled upon a dead cat lying in the middle of a busy road. This unexpected discovery set off a chain of intense emotions.

Mike and Piotr, concerned but hesitant, retrieved the body of the dead cat. The group speculated that the cat had died of natural causes rather than being hit by a car. While they were visibly uncomfortable handling the corpse, the subject, who was less phased by the sight of death, decided to take charge of the situation.

However, as soon as the subject held the dead cat, a sudden and overwhelming wave of anger hit him. His emotions escalated quickly, and he became furious without fully understanding why. The intensity of his reaction surprised those around him, including a security guard from a nearby customs office who witnessed the situation.

3.3 Escalating Anger

The security guard approached the group with a box, likely intending to help dispose of the dead animal. The subject, still consumed by his anger, demanded that the cat be buried or there would be consequences. His wrath was evident, and the others in the group became increasingly uneasy.

The group had called an Uber to take them to Mike and Piotr’s place, but by the time the car arrived, the subject’s mood was still volatile. His anger alarmed the Uber driver, who refused to transport them and asked the group to leave his car. Realizing the situation was getting out of hand, Mike took it upon himself to ask the subject to calm down before calling another Uber. His concern was that the next driver might also be frightened by the subject’s state of mind.

4. Conclusion

This experience highlights the unpredictable nature of psychedelic experiences, especially when combined with emotional instability and external stressors. Despite the subject’s familiarity with LSD and other substances, a seemingly minor event—the discovery of a dead cat—triggered a powerful emotional response. The intensity of the anger felt by the subject serves as a reminder that set (emotional state) and setting (environment) play critical roles in the effects of psychedelics.

The situation also underscores the importance of trusted companions during such experiences. Mike’s ability to intervene and ask the subject to calm down likely helped prevent further escalation. Though the evening took an unexpected turn, the presence of supportive friends and familiar surroundings may have contributed to the eventual resolution of the situation without further incident.