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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 experience.
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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 sitter’s responsibilities before the trip? What does a trip sitter do during the trip? What does a trip sitter do after the trip?
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 experience.
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. It’s 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.
What are a trip sitter’s responsibilities before the trip? • Research and identify drugs. It’s 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.
Prevent mixing drugs with alcohol. Psychedelics and alcohol don’t 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 they’re already drinking when they took the drug or did not let the drug kick in first before adding alcohol to their system.
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.
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.
What does a trip sitter do during the trip? • Stay calm. When someone freaks out, a good course of action is to remind them they’re 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.
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.
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. It’s important to avoid arguing.
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.
Source: www.trufflemagic.com/blog/responsible-trip-sitting
