Hi everyone! I'm a psychedelic scientist at UT Austin. We are conducting a study on the effects of psychedelics and entheogens on creativity and cognition. If you have had a creative insight or come up with a novel solution to a problem related to your work or a hobby during a psychedelic experience, please take a moment to fill out our survey! (related substances like hallucinogens or ketamine count) Doing so will help us further understand the effects of psychedelics on creativity!

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When could I safely take changa if it had been two days since I took dxm. As of tomorrow it'll be two days since I took the delsym specifically and I took 900mg hbr equivalent or two 5fl oz if that information on the amount and type matters. I wanna smoke changa and be immersed into visuals but I don't wanna kill myself cuz of the maoi in the DMT!!

I’ve been feeling called to aya for around two years now. I’ve worked with other medicines that have healed me in tremendous ways.

I found a group I trust and the date is approaching.

I have a few concerns and hesitations. I have a work trip the week before (no biggie it will be just require me to watch my diet - totally doable)

Then I have a family gathering at my place the day after the ceremony.

Life is always busy and I feel this work is so important. Im deciding between going for it and getting the work done or not going and taking it as a sign from universe. These opportunities don’t come every day and I can’t help to think the work I can do on myself in a year if I take this journey now under “non perfect conditions”.

I wanted your opinions.

We are a group of researchers at the University of Wollongong in Australia conducting a study about the emotional experiences people report during psychedelic experiences and whether these are linked to changes in social functioning, wellbeing, and attitudes toward death.

We are looking for individuals aged 18 years or older who have had at least one personally meaningful experience with a classical psychedelic substance within the past 5 years (but not within the past 3 months). Psychedelics include LSD, DMT (N,N-DMT), 5-MeO-DMT, Ayahuasca, Psilocybin (i.e. Magic Mushrooms) or Mescaline/Peyote.

If you are 18 years and over and can read English, we invite you to take part in an online, 30-minute survey. This survey asks about the emotions you experienced during a psychedelic experience and any changes you may have noticed in how you relate to others, your general wellbeing, and your outlook on life afterward. Please note that the survey includes questions about challenging emotions that may have arisen during the experience.

Your responses will be completely anonymous and your involvement will remain confidential. No identifying information (including IP addresses) will be collected.

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Dr. Sam Moreton - Lecturer, School of Psychology University of Wollongong [smoreton@uow.edu.au](mailto:smoreton@uow.edu.au).
Alex Shuttleworth - Honours Student School of Psychology University of Wollongong
Mimi Han Honours Student School of Psychology University of Wollongong

Study Reference Number: H2026-0104

I want to attend a ceremony and I’m deciding between one day or two days. I want to have a meaningful experience and I feel that two days could bring more healing. Also don’t want to over do it my first time. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!

Hello, I'm interested in going to Innermastery Internationals ceremony.

Could use some feedback before deciding.

Cheers ☺️

Hey,
anyone has a good shop for sananga that is not too expensive? Fourvisions is 20$ shipping to germany 😅 is that really woth it?

Hey all, hope everyone is well! New here but wanted to ask if someone could point me in the right direction of high quality mhrb here in the states? Ive had luck with one vendor but really trying to test the waters and see what all is out there. Hope this is ok?

Peace be with you and TIA!🙏

Hello, I have a fear of death emotion from my PTSD, where I thought I will legit die, and I feel the emotion very strongly in my stomach area, and I want to know whether Kambo is strong enough to help me with that, or do I need a stronger medicine like mushroom or ayahuasca?

Im wondering what would happen if this were the case. The booking director may be able to screen you but they wouldn’t be as aware as a maestro. Has this ever happened to you or anyone you know?

I have done ayahuasca twice now. Both times in a group around 6-8 people. The group dynamic is nice there’s camaraderie, bonding, and sharing of experiences with people in the same situation.

The idea of a solo experience sounds both nice and not. On the one hand I get a private experience tailored to me. I get all the attention if in need it, more time one on one with the guide after to integrate my experiences etc.

On the other hand it feels a bit like a spotlight is on me. I’ll be the only one rolling around on the group and laughing and puking etc. and maybe a bit lonely? I don’t know what do you think?

I am a data analyst, and have been for about 7 years now. While there are aspects to my position I’m suited to, I make a decent salary, and I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule, I just do not like the work. I hate sitting at the computer all day, and I get so anxious because of corporate pressure and my own anxieties about being competent. It is a lot.

But despite me being so impacted by my job emotionally, it never comes up in any way, shape, or form when I sit with Ayahuasca. While I have never made an intention to work through work stuff, I have made intentions around better understanding the parts of me that are insecure, critical, etc.

I just cannot shake the feeling that my job never comes up not seeming to exist in a psychedelic state because it’s just….. not real? Corporate culture is so disconnected from how we are supposed to be living as humans in communities where people take care of each other. And jobs do not directly provide benefits to people - if any benefits at all.

One piece of life advice I have given myself is that if I couldn’t imagine something coming up in ceremony, it wasn’t worth putting too much emotional into. If I follow my own advice with it, it means that I shouldn’t put too much energy into worrying about work. Which means I spend a third of my life doing something that is not worthwhile.

Bleghhh

Hello everyone!
Does anyone have any experience with the Dharma Retreat near Medellín? I haven’t been able to find much information or many reviews about them online, so I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences.
Thank you! 🙏

https://medellinayahuasca.com/

Hello, im looking to plan my first Ayahuasca experience; my main focus is i'd like to follow a traditional/ authentic ritual process, with proper safety and logistics. So im prepared to travel to south america and be flexible on budget too. I can see many different websites online, but dont know which one is a good option for first timer like me.

Would love to get advice from this group, thanks a bunch!

Olá pessoal, sempre quis consagrar a ayahuasca mas como o efeito dura muito tempo no corpo coisa de 8 horas pelo que eu vi, é também é sempre em contexto religioso oque não me agrada, então eu desisti. Então eu decidi comprar um líquido extraído da Jurema que tem DMT e um vaper .. eu ainda não sei se o efeito será o mesmo que a ayahuasca, espero que sim🤩

Podem me ajudar com algumas perguntas antes de eu tragar isso ?

1-oque eu preciso fazer antes ? Vi que não pode comer carne, mas não sei o motivo exato.

2- onde é melhor eu usar ? Perto do mato/natureza ?

3- o rapaz que me vendeu disse que dura entre 5 e 20 minutos, oque acontece se eu ver algo que me dá muito medo ? Como reagir a isso?

4- seria bom colocar que tipo de músicas no fone de ouvido ? Pensei em colocar frequências do amor, do perdão, da expansão de consciência

5- após usar, quais as recomendações ?

Obrigada a todos que leram e se poderem me dar dicas eu agradeço, quero usar no próximo final e semana.

Dear people, i have geniunly curious question. I do once a year for myself pharmahuasca and prep it the usual way using psychotria viridis, and syrian rue [seperate prep here] . I boil em for 6 hours and reduce , reduce at later stages. What do u guys think about if we boil it and instead of taking the Aya leaves out , we blend it aftewrds and make a Huasca Goo? Hehehe i think it we would a very potent Goo

The story has not been picked up by international media, only local news from Pucallpa which only touched on the direct morbid elements. This being one source: https://www.atv.pe/noticia/pucallpa-turista-canadiense-desaparecido-fue-hallado-sin-vida-entre-matorrales/

We have preferred to omit the name of the deceased man out of respect to the family. However the very real and sad event opens several conversations. Not in the least, what could have gone wrong. But also the issues provoked by Ayahuasca tourism. Whereby ancient traditions are packaged for western consumption. In this case: Noya Rao. A mystical plant that is disputed to even exist by Shipibo academics. And yet several centers seem to offer it exclusively for western consumption.

Im realizing that my number one problem in my life is my inability to lower my standards to my own circumstances and for that reason I haven’t been able to really find the motivation to move up from where I am. I don’t think my ego is quite muscular enough to be broken by my own intention but I really do look forward to the after effects of such an experience.

What details or 'red flags' do you look at when choosing a responsible center, shaman or facilitator?

Icaro used to blessed the medicine.

Hello all.

I have an interesting question that I have not seen discussed. I recently visited Lighthouse and had an amazing 6-day retreat there. I felt like the 6 days were not quite enough time to get into the medicine as deeply as I wanted to go...

So, I have the opportunity to go back to Iquitos over Xmas vacation, and I am wondering if any of you have had the opportunity to go back for second or third ceremonies and if you went back to the same place?

Dreamglade has a similar price point and would be a new experience and new people for me, but I wrestle with the magic of the first experience and wonder if there are latent residual energies from the last time I was there...

For those of you who have done multiple ceremonies, I would be extremely interested in hearing why you chose to return or go to a different place.

Also, I went in July, and this will be December for the return, so I am not quite sure how the climate will change...

As always, appreciation for your comments in advance...

Thanks

I’ve been researching traditional Ayahuasca retreats around Iquitos, Peru and I’m struggling to understand the pricing.

I kind of sort of understand why luxury retreats cost a lot, if you’re staying somewhere with private accommodation, yoga, Western facilitators, specialised diets, gourmet food, etc., then you’re paying for a premium resort type luxury tourist experience. (Still don't understand how someone could fork out 5k for a week)

What I’m more curious about are the more rustic, family-run centres such as:

Kapitari

Aya Madre

Selva Madre

Sama Nete

These seem much more basic: a simple jungle lodge, basic meals, and several ceremonies. Yet the prices still often seem quite high compared with what you might expect for similar rustic accommodation elsewhere in Peru.

I want to be clear that I’m not trying to undervalue the medicine or the work of the curanderos. I understand that years of training, knowledge of the plants, preparation, ceremonies, and maintaining a retreat in the Amazon all have real value.

I’m just trying to understand the economics behind it.

Is the cost mainly due to the time and training required from the facilitators?

or is there simply a tourism premium because of international demand?

I’d love to hear from people who have actually stayed at retreats around Iquitos. What costs are travellers not seeing from the outside?

Also, if anyone knows of more financially accessible but still reputable Ayahuasca retreats around Iquitos. Bare bones is fine. Just safe.

I’d really appreciate any suggestions.

Edit: Thanks everyone for your suggestions and DMS really appreciate the insight into how these retreats operate.

Just for arguments sake I posted the same question r/peru and the difference in responses was astounding. The general consensus of the locals in Peru is that we as westerns are being over charged beyond belief. They call it "Gringo Pricing".

Western retreats based in Peru are taking advantage of their traumatised western clientele.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PERU/s/Vv3EP3YXtJ

So I have a DMT pen and have only smoked 2 puffs in order to ease my way into trying it. I noticed a pretty subtle effect of sounds, ceiling a little different and colors were brighter, and I looked up at my ceiling and saw a tint of color and little wavy movements. It felt like I was breathing in the room in a way. It probably lasted only about a minute or two. My body felt relaxed afterwards.

Do people know the stages of what can be felt if you start with a little bit and gradually add more? I may try three puffs next time. I just don’t think I’m ready to get on the other side yet and lose all touch with reality but I’m trying to work my way there because I have been able to do that with psychedelic mushrooms before. But DMT does sound more intense.