Responsible Trip Sitting on Magic Mushrooms & Magic Truffles

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Responsible Trip Sitting

• Pointers on how to be a good trip sitter
• What is a trip sitter?
• Who can be a trip sitter?
• What are a trip sitters
• responsibilities before the trip?
• What does a trip sitter do during the trip?
• What does a trip sitter do after the trip?

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What is a trip sitter?
When using hallucinogens such as magic mushrooms
for the first time, one way to be responsible is
by assigning a trip sitter. Sometimes called a
co-pilot or a sober sitter, a trip sitter is your
designated driver. A trip sitter stays sober and
monitors the user to ensure a safe psychedelic exp
erience.
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Who can be a trip sitter?
A responsible trip sitter assists the drug user
with the experience. They do whatever is
necessary to ensure their comfort and safety
throughout the trip. Its also important to
maintain a non-judgmental attitude to create a
positive atmosphere.
Anyone can be a trip sitter as long as the person
remains sober throughout the drug experience.
However, those with experiences taking drugs are
preferred because of their familiarity with their
effects. A trip sitter should be knowledgeable
and has a calm demeanor.
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What are a trip sitters responsibilities before
the trip?

• Research and identify drugs. Its best to be
  familiar with the specific substance along with
  the effects and duration. This will also empower
  the trip sitter to recognize when the user is
  peaking and when the user is gradually coming
  back to reality.If the worst case happens and
  you may have to rush your ward to the
  hospital, identifying which drugs were ingested
  is crucial for healthcare providers.

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• Prevent mixing drugs with alcohol. Psychedelics
  and alcohol dont go together. In a best case
  scenario, alcohol can weaken the hallucinogenic
  effects of mushrooms. This would lead to lower
  and shorter highs.In worse cases, alcohol brings
  out the bad effects of psychedelics such as
  panic, fear, and hostility. Some of the
  most violent trips happen among those who mix
  alcohol with shrooms. This mistake is common
  among first-timers because theyre already
  drinking when they took the drug or did not let
  the drug kick in first before adding alcohol to
  their system.

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• Watch out for fake drugs. Some first-timers have
  a difficult trip because the drug they took turns
  out to be something else. An experienced trip
  sitter uses previous experience to identify
  whether a drug is legit or not.

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• Create a safe and proper space. Keeping the user
  relaxed will decrease chances of going on a bad
  trip. Negative experiences are also avoided by
  using a familiar and relaxing environment such as
  the bedroom. Adjust the environment to keep the
  setting as comfortable as possible. You can
  adjust the lights, play some music or change the
  temperature. Avoid going to crowded places.

• Prepare food. Many drugs can cause an increase in
  appetite after the come-up. Users often find a
  greater appreciation of food. The right food can
  enhance the experience.

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What does a trip sitter do during the trip?

• Stay calm. When someone freaks out, a good course
  of action is to remind them theyre on a drug and
  that it will end. These two facts are easy to
  forget especially after being disoriented by
  hallucinogens. If possible, you can change
  something in the setting to reset their mood.

Try new activities or play different kinds of
music until you find one that gives waves of
great vibes. If possible, you can lead them
outdoors where they can enjoy nature.
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• Choose a level of interaction. During a
  psychedelic episode, the user may engage in
  guided meditation with the trip sitter. Some
  prefer to have a simple conversation. In other
  instances, the mere presence of another person is
  enough to keep the user calm.

• Have water nearby. A common side effect of
  hallucinogens is dry mouth. Keep the user
  hydrated by keeping a supply of water on hand.

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• Help deal with past trauma. Psychedelics can
  bring up past trauma such as childhood abuse and
  assault. This can quickly lead to a bad trip. A
  trip sitter is capable of zeroing into these
  traumatic emotions and talking about them. If
  someone freaks out about death, you can explore
  these feelings with questions such as, How does
  death make you feel? What scares you about
  death?

These questions clarify and soothe the mind. It
also lets one release feelings of apprehension.

• Diffuse feelings of violence. When a user becomes
  violent, a trip sitter should guide the user into
  a safe and quiet space. Its important to avoid
  arguing.

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What does a trip sitter do after the trip?

• Monitor for any late effects. Some users may
  still feel anxious or paranoid after peaking. Let
  the user drink some water.

• Talk about the experience. If the trip was
  filmed, play the recording. You can also discuss
  if the user had any changes in thoughts and
  cognition.

• Let the user rest. Fatigue is another common side
  effect of tripping. Sleep will bring back
  sobriety and higher levels of energy.

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Source
www.trufflemagic.com/blog/responsible-trip-sitting