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'''Set and setting''' | '''Set and setting''' describes the physical, mental, social and environmental context than an individual brings into a [[psychedelic]] experience. The phrase is credited to Timothy Leary, who popularized psychedelic use in the 1960's.<ref>{{Citation | title=Set and Setting | url=http://facilitatoru.com/training/set-and-setting/}}</ref> | ||
'''Set''' (a shortened form of "mindset") refers to the mental state a person brings to the experience, like thoughts, desires, feelings, general mood, and any preconceived notions or expectations about what they are about to experience. The current physical state of the body is also an important part of one's "set"; if one feels sick, injured, or generally unhealthy these sensations may get amplified during the trip. | |||
==Set == | '''Setting''' refers to the physical and social environment that the trip takes place in. It is able to guide or influence the course of the experience on both conscious and subconscious levels. Since psychedelics often [[emotion enhancement|enhance the emotions]] or mood one is currently feeling, stress, fear, or anxiety due to an unfamiliar, uncontrollable or otherwise disagreeable environment may result in an unpleasant or dangerous experience (i.e. a [[bad trip]]) that may be inconsistent with the experiences one may have had in the past (even with the same dose of the same substance). Conversely, an environment that provides a sense of safety, familiarity, control, and comfort is more likely to result in a pleasant experience. | ||
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===Mental state=== | ===Mental state=== | ||
One of the most important factors to consider as a user (especially an inexperienced one) is one's current state of mind. Many substances exponentially [[emotion enhancement|enhance a person's current state of mind]], emotions and general perception of the world which is a process that can go in either a positive and euphoric direction or a negative, terrifying, and [[anxiety]]-ridden direction. | One of the most important factors to consider as a user (especially an inexperienced one) is one's current state of mind. Many substances exponentially [[emotion enhancement|enhance a person's current state of mind]], emotions and general perception of the world which is a process that can go in either a positive and euphoric direction or a negative, terrifying, and [[anxiety]]-ridden direction. | ||
It is because of this that many substances should not be used (especially by the inexperienced) during stressful or negative periods of life and users should be fully aware of the ways in which | It is because of this that many substances should not be used (especially by the inexperienced) during stressful or negative periods of life and users should be fully aware of the ways in which drugs, particularly psychedelics, are known to consistently force a person to face and directly deal with their deepest personal problems and existential anxieties (including any past trauma) that is shared among all human beings. | ||
It | It is advised that those with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder should not ingest these substances due to the way they strongly amplify one's current state of mind and emotions as well as exacerbate latent [[delusions]] and trigger [[external hallucinations|hallucinations]]. | ||
Throughout the experience itself, the user should try to let go and allow the effects to take charge. One should be taking the metaphorical passenger seat and not try to control or dictate any part of the experience. It is extremely important that people simply relax and let things arise or disappear on their own accord (i.e. "going with the flow"). The user should understand that the act of tripping is often ineffable and incomprehensible, particularly at high [[dosage]]s, meaning that a total acceptance of not being able to understand the full scope of what is happening should be present at all times. | Throughout the experience itself, the user should try to let go and allow the effects to take charge. One should be taking the metaphorical passenger seat and not try to control or dictate any part of the experience. It is extremely important that people simply relax and let things arise or disappear on their own accord (i.e. "going with the flow"). The user should understand that the act of tripping is often ineffable and incomprehensible, particularly at high [[dosage]]s, meaning that a total acceptance of not being able to understand the full scope of what is happening should be present at all times. | ||
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