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'''Set and setting''' describes the context for [[psychoactive substances|psychoactive]] and particularly [[psychedelic]] experiences. One's mindset (shortened to "set") is the mental state a person brings to the experience, like thoughts, mood and expectations. The current physical state of one's body is also important; if one feels sick or injured, these sensations may be amplified during the trip. Setting is the physical and social environment. It is able to control or guide the course of the experience, both consciously and subconsciously. Since psychedelics often [[emotion enhancement|enhance the emotions]] one is currently feeling, stress, fear, or a disagreeable environment may result in an unpleasant experience ([[bad trip]]). Conversely, a relaxed, curious person in a warm, comfortable, and safe place is more likely to have a pleasant experience.

==Mindset==

One of the most important factors to consider as an inexperienced user is one's current state of mind. Many substances exponentially [[emotion enhancement|enhance a person's current state of mind]], emotions and general perspective on 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 by the inexperienced during stressful or negative periods of life and users should be fully aware of the ways in which hallucinogens and other drugs, particularly psychedelics, consistently force a person to face and deal with their personal introspective problems that all human beings deal with.

One of the most important factors to consider as an inexperienced user is one's current state of mind. Many substances exponentially [[emotion enhancement|enhance a person's current state of mind]], emotions and general perspective on 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 by the inexperienced during stressful or negative periods of life and users should be fully aware of the ways in which hallucinogens and other drugs, particularly psychedelics, consistently force a person to face and deal with their personal introspective problems (including any past trauma) that all human beings deal with.

It has often been recommended that those with severe pre-existing mental conditions (especially individuals with psychotic illnesses like schizophrenia) should not ingest these substances due to the way they strongly increase one's current state of mind and emotions as well as cause [[delusions]] and [[external hallucinations|hallucinations]].

Throughout the experience itself, the ~~person~~ should try to let go and allow the effects to take charge. One should be taking the metaphorical passenger seat and ~~never~~ try to control any part of the experience. It is extremely important that people simply relax and take things as they come. The user ~~must~~ understand that the act of tripping is often ineffable and incomprehensible at high enough [[dosage]]s, meaning that an acceptance of not being able to understand the full scope of what is happening should be present at all times. It is recommended that one face the fact that their thought processes, although more insightful in places, will be inherently impaired along with motor control, conversational skills and general functioning. The user should be sure to view these effects as normal and not feel self-conscious or insecure about them within the presence of others.

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 any part of the experience. It is extremely important that people simply relax and take things as they come. The user should understand that the act of tripping is often ineffable and incomprehensible at high enough [[dosage]]s, meaning that an acceptance of not being able to understand the full scope of what is happening should be present at all times. It is recommended that one face the fact that their thought processes, although more insightful in places, will be inherently impaired along with motor control, [[language suppression|conversational skills]] and general functioning. The user should be sure to view these effects as normal and not feel self-conscious or insecure about them within the presence of others.

===Physical state===

The current condition that one's body is in is as important as one's mood when going into a trip. If one feels tired, sick or injured, these sensations will manifest as amplified versions of the same conditions during the trip which, when combined with the possible body load of the drug, may easily ruin one's mood and therefore the rest of the experience. [[Tactile enhancement]], which occurs on many psychedelics, can be described as an overall enhancement in the intensity of tactile input alongside of an increase in one's overall awareness of the nerve endings across one's body. This effect in particular can make physical injuries more painful while tripping, including pre-existing back pain. Instead of tripping during a stressful, tired, sick or injured time in your life, one should wait for a more suitable opportunity~~. This will~~ drastically lower one's chances of having a bad experience.

The current condition that one's body is in is as important as one's mood when going into a trip. If one feels tired, sick or injured, these sensations will manifest as amplified versions of the same conditions during the trip which, when combined with the possible body load of the drug, may easily ruin one's mood and therefore the rest of the experience. [[Tactile enhancement]], which occurs on many psychedelics, can be described as an overall enhancement in the intensity of tactile input alongside of an increase in one's overall awareness of the nerve endings across one's body. This effect in particular can make physical injuries more painful while tripping, including any pre-existing back pain. Instead of tripping during a stressful, tired, sick or injured time in your life, one should wait for a more suitable opportunity in order to drastically lower one's chances of having a bad experience.

==Setting==

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 '''Set and setting''' describes the context for [[psychoactive substances|psychoactive]] and particularly [[psychedelic]] experiences. One's mindset (shortened to "set") is the mental state a person brings to the experience, like thoughts, mood and expectations. The current physical state of one's body is also important; if one feels sick or injured, these sensations may be amplified during the trip. Setting is the physical and social environment. It is able to control or guide the course of the experience, both consciously and subconsciously. Since psychedelics often [[emotion enhancement|enhance the emotions]] one is currently feeling, stress, fear, or a disagreeable environment may result in an unpleasant experience ([[bad trip]]). Conversely, a relaxed, curious person in a warm, comfortable, and safe place is more likely to have a pleasant experience.
 ==Mindset==
-One of the most important factors to consider as an inexperienced user is one's current state of mind. Many substances exponentially [[emotion enhancement|enhance a person's current state of mind]], emotions and general perspective on 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 by the inexperienced during stressful or negative periods of life and users should be fully aware of the ways in which hallucinogens and other drugs, particularly psychedelics, consistently force a person to face and deal with their personal introspective problems that all human beings deal with.
+One of the most important factors to consider as an inexperienced user is one's current state of mind. Many substances exponentially [[emotion enhancement|enhance a person's current state of mind]], emotions and general perspective on 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 by the inexperienced during stressful or negative periods of life and users should be fully aware of the ways in which hallucinogens and other drugs, particularly psychedelics, consistently force a person to face and deal with their personal introspective problems (including any past trauma) that all human beings deal with.
 It has often been recommended that those with severe pre-existing mental conditions (especially individuals with psychotic illnesses like schizophrenia) should not ingest these substances due to the way they strongly increase one's current state of mind and emotions as well as cause [[delusions]] and [[external hallucinations|hallucinations]].
-Throughout the experience itself, the person should try to let go and allow the effects to take charge. One should be taking the metaphorical passenger seat and never try to control any part of the experience. It is extremely important that people simply relax and take things as they come. The user must understand that the act of tripping is often ineffable and incomprehensible at high enough [[dosage]]s, meaning that an acceptance of not being able to understand the full scope of what is happening should be present at all times. It is recommended that one face the fact that their thought processes, although more insightful in places, will be inherently impaired along with motor control, conversational skills and general functioning. The user should be sure to view these effects as normal and not feel self-conscious or insecure about them within the presence of others.
+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 any part of the experience. It is extremely important that people simply relax and take things as they come. The user should understand that the act of tripping is often ineffable and incomprehensible at high enough [[dosage]]s, meaning that an acceptance of not being able to understand the full scope of what is happening should be present at all times. It is recommended that one face the fact that their thought processes, although more insightful in places, will be inherently impaired along with motor control, [[language suppression|conversational skills]] and general functioning. The user should be sure to view these effects as normal and not feel self-conscious or insecure about them within the presence of others.
 ===Physical state===
-The current condition that one's body is in is as important as one's mood when going into a trip. If one feels tired, sick or injured, these sensations will manifest as amplified versions of the same conditions during the trip which, when combined with the possible body load of the drug, may easily ruin one's mood and therefore the rest of the experience. [[Tactile enhancement]], which occurs on many psychedelics, can be described as an overall enhancement in the intensity of tactile input alongside of an increase in one's overall awareness of the nerve endings across one's body. This effect in particular can make physical injuries more painful while tripping, including pre-existing back pain. Instead of tripping during a stressful, tired, sick or injured time in your life, one should wait for a more suitable opportunity. This will drastically lower one's chances of having a bad experience.
+The current condition that one's body is in is as important as one's mood when going into a trip. If one feels tired, sick or injured, these sensations will manifest as amplified versions of the same conditions during the trip which, when combined with the possible body load of the drug, may easily ruin one's mood and therefore the rest of the experience. [[Tactile enhancement]], which occurs on many psychedelics, can be described as an overall enhancement in the intensity of tactile input alongside of an increase in one's overall awareness of the nerve endings across one's body. This effect in particular can make physical injuries more painful while tripping, including any pre-existing back pain. Instead of tripping during a stressful, tired, sick or injured time in your life, one should wait for a more suitable opportunity in order to drastically lower one's chances of having a bad experience.
 ==Setting==