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'''Unspeakable horrors''' are defined as the experience of prolonged exposure to indescribable scenarios and hallucinatory content of a scary and disturbing nature which are often directly influenced by a person's fears. This can occur during high dose [[hallucinogenic]] experiences, particularly those in which the user is currently undergoing negative emotional stressors and personal problems of an introspective nature. | '''Unspeakable horrors''' are defined as the experience of prolonged exposure to indescribable scenarios and hallucinatory content of a scary and disturbing nature which are often directly influenced by a person's fears. This can occur during high dose [[hallucinogenic]] experiences, particularly those in which the user is currently undergoing negative emotional stressors and personal problems of an introspective nature. | ||
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*'''[[Machinescapes]] of an intrinsically sinister and threatening nature''' - This can be described as functionally identical to the experience of [[machinescapes]]. It differs in that its comprising parts often almost exclusively consist of indescribably complex interlocking, ever-shifting biomechanical gore, organs, disembowelments, and body parts. | *'''[[Machinescapes]] of an intrinsically sinister and threatening nature''' - This can be described as functionally identical to the experience of [[machinescapes]]. It differs in that its comprising parts often almost exclusively consist of indescribably complex interlocking, ever-shifting biomechanical gore, organs, disembowelments, and body parts. | ||
*'''[[Scenarios and plots]] of an intrinsically sinister and threatening nature''' - This can include scenes of suffering directed towards oneself or other people such as being tortured, scenes in which one is being hunted as prey by "evil" creatures or forces and the direct experience of personal fears. | *'''[[Scenarios and plots]] of an intrinsically sinister and threatening nature''' - This can include scenes of suffering directed towards oneself or other people such as being tortured, scenes in which one is being hunted as prey by "evil" creatures or forces and the direct experience of personal fears. | ||
*'''[[Settings, sceneries, and landscapes|Settings, sceneries, and landscapes]] of an intrinsically sinister and threatening nature''' - This can include the visitation of hellish landscapes, ancient monolithic Lovecraftian architecture, and ruined civilizations. | *'''[[Settings, sceneries, and landscapes|Settings, sceneries, and landscapes]] of an intrinsically sinister and threatening nature''' - This can include the visitation of hellish landscapes, ancient monolithic Lovecraftian architecture, and ruined civilizations. | ||
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The experience of this component and how it is interpreted by those who undergo it seems to differ wildly between people. While most individuals can find this state to be traumatizing if unprepared, many people find that, although terrifying, it is potentially exhilarating and character building in equal measure. To ensure that one does not find themselves in this state unwittingly, heavy dosages of [[hallucinogens]] should be avoided without prior practice, and a person should always work their way up to the higher levels from lower dosages in small increments as they feel comfortable doing so. | The experience of this component and how it is interpreted by those who undergo it seems to differ wildly between people. While most individuals can find this state to be traumatizing if unprepared, many people find that, although terrifying, it is potentially exhilarating and character building in equal measure. To ensure that one does not find themselves in this state unwittingly, heavy dosages of [[hallucinogens]] should be avoided without prior practice, and a person should always work their way up to the higher levels from lower dosages in small increments as they feel comfortable doing so. | ||
Unspeakable horrors are often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[anxiety]], [[psychosis]], and [[memory suppression]]. They are most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[psychedelic]] compounds, such as [[LSD]], [[psilocybin]], and [[2C-P]]. They can also occur under the influence of [[deliriants]] such as [[DPH]], [[datura]], and [[benzydamine]]. It is also possible to experience unspeakable horrors while under the influence of [[dissociatives]] such as [[DXM]] and [[PCP]], but particularly when combined with other [[psychedelic]] substances such as [[LSD]] or [[ | Unspeakable horrors are often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[anxiety]], [[psychosis]], and [[memory suppression]]. They are most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[psychedelic]] compounds, such as [[LSD]], [[psilocybin]], and [[2C-P]]. They can also occur under the influence of [[deliriants]] such as [[DPH]], [[datura]], and [[benzydamine]]. It is also possible to experience unspeakable horrors while under the influence of [[dissociatives]] such as [[DXM]] and [[PCP]], but particularly when combined with other [[psychedelic]] substances such as [[LSD]] or [[Deliriant]] substances such as [[Diphenhydramine]]. | ||
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===Psychoactive substances=== | ===Psychoactive substances=== | ||
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: | Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: | ||
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===See also=== | ===See also=== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[Bad vibes]] | *[[Bad vibes]] | ||
*[[Subjective effects index]] | *[[Subjective effects index]] | ||
*[[Shadow people]] | |||
*[[Hallucinogens]] | *[[Hallucinogens]] | ||
*[[Deliriants]] | *[[Deliriants]] | ||
===External links=== | ===External links=== | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare Nightmare (Wikipedia)] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare Nightmare (Wikipedia)] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovecraftian_horror Lovecraftian horror (Wikipedia)] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovecraftian_horror Lovecraftian horror (Wikipedia)] | ||
===Further reading=== | ===Further reading=== | ||
*Bache, C. M. (2014). “Reflections on the Mystery of Death and Rebirth in LSD Therapy”. In J. H. Ellis (Author), Seeking the Sacred With Psychoactive Substances. Praeger. https://www.academia.edu/5589032/Reflections_on_the_Mystery_of_Death_and_Rebirth_in_LSD_Psychotherapy | *Bache, C. M. (2014). “Reflections on the Mystery of Death and Rebirth in LSD Therapy”. In J. H. Ellis (Author), Seeking the Sacred With Psychoactive Substances. Praeger. https://www.academia.edu/5589032/Reflections_on_the_Mystery_of_Death_and_Rebirth_in_LSD_Psychotherapy | ||
*Bache, C. M. (1994). A perinatal interpretation of frightening near-death experiences: A dialogue with Kenneth Ring. Journal of Near Death Studies, 13, 29. | *Bache, C. M. (1994). A perinatal interpretation of frightening near-death experiences: A dialogue with Kenneth Ring. Journal of Near Death Studies, 13, 29. | ||