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'''Unspeakable horrors''' ~~can be described 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 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.

Although the content which comprises these states are generally ineffable and largely dependent upon the fears of those who experience them, certain themes and archetypes often manifest themselves. These are not limited to but may consist of:

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*'''[[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.

*'''Fearing for the fabric of one's sanity''' - This can be described as ~~feelings~~ that one's current perception is so horrific that they will surely be left permanently insane with severe psychological damage. The effect can leave people with an immediate sense that ordinary life is a thin shell over a comparatively horrifying reality which cannot be dismissed or escaped from. It is worth noting, however, that although stressful, this effect rarely actually leaves individuals with lasting psychological problems.

*'''Fearing for the fabric of one's sanity''' - This can be described as feeling that one's current perception is so horrific that they will surely be left permanently insane with severe psychological damage. The effect can leave people with an immediate sense that ordinary life is a thin shell over a comparatively horrifying reality which cannot be dismissed or escaped from. It is worth noting, however, that although stressful, this effect rarely actually leaves individuals with lasting psychological problems.

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 [[DPH]].

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-'''Unspeakable horrors''' can be described 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 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.
 Although the content which comprises these states are generally ineffable and largely dependent upon the fears of those who experience them, certain themes and archetypes often manifest themselves. These are not limited to but may consist of:
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 *'''[[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.
-*'''Fearing for the fabric of one's sanity''' - This can be described as feelings that one's current perception is so horrific that they will surely be left permanently insane with severe psychological damage. The effect can leave people with an immediate sense that ordinary life is a thin shell over a comparatively horrifying reality which cannot be dismissed or escaped from. It is worth noting, however, that although stressful, this effect rarely actually leaves individuals with lasting psychological problems.
+*'''Fearing for the fabric of one's sanity''' - This can be described as feeling that one's current perception is so horrific that they will surely be left permanently insane with severe psychological damage. The effect can leave people with an immediate sense that ordinary life is a thin shell over a comparatively horrifying reality which cannot be dismissed or escaped from. It is worth noting, however, that although stressful, this effect rarely actually leaves individuals with lasting psychological problems.
 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 [[DPH]].
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