New to Salvia, Do I really need a sitter?

[x0fx3]

Well I've researched it for a while now and decided to get a gram of the 5x to see how it goes. One thing I do not have is a sitter. I don't feel like I would really need one but everything I've read and watched says to have a sitter. I'm not prone to hurt myself or others and I'm normally very calm and laid back. I'm planning to smoke it with a pipe while sitting on my bed then lay down. So the only real worry that I have is dropping the pipe and burning my carpet or bed, but I have end tables so I should be able to set the pipe down. With that said I was wondering if anyone had any tips they'd like to share on things I could to to enhance the experience? I've read that you shouldn't have any sounds or music and have it dark. I was kinda hoping to play some relaxing and peaceful music to help like some lesiem, Azam Ali, Qntal or something else along those lines and I am planning to fast all day (the day I smoke it).

 

[darkwolfunseen]

Well okay, I'll comment on this first before a barrage of people recommend a sitter. Truth be told, after having done it, I don't really need one. The problem, however, is each body is different, and each reaction is different, so there are dangers with not having someone there. That being said, if you're of age, and feel comfortable with your sanity, then it's up to you.

Salvia, at least for me, is kind of it's own experience. It doesn't really like to commingle with music, food, video's, etc. It's almost like a waking dream for 10-15 minutes, where depending on the dosage, you have little connection with who you are, and what you feel. Therefore, I'd say a safety prep is more important then an "experience" prep. For example, an end table is a great idea, but what if you fall over in it? Not great. What I do, and it's been pretty effective is take one large pull, hold it for about 30 seconds, and breathe out. Then, I take another huge pull, and immediately put the piece/bong down, and lay down prior to exhaling. Hopefully that's helpful.

 

[IJesusChrist]

Don't do it with a party, don't do it with someone you don't know, don't have a bunch of broken glass on your floor, don't have sharp objects everywhere, if you have a bed... you're gonna be ok. Just don't shoot yourself after you realize everything is made of fleshy green munchkin people.

 

[Synith]

+1 IJC.

 

[x0fx3]

I'm not really worried about falling or tripping over anything. I plan to ride it out on my bed and its pretty low to the ground. I pretty much don't have anyone for a sitter so I will be doing it solo. Thats why I went with 5x after originally planning to get the 10x. How dark should it be in the room? Was thinking about trying to record the experience, but if its pitch black then all I'll get will be any sounds I make.

 

[darkwolfunseen]

IJC, don't you feel that the green fleshy munchkins are just a bit too judgemental? Looking at you, like they're better then you... a bunch of aholes if you ask me.

 

[IJesusChrist]

They just try and rub whatever they can in your face. They are a-holes!

 

[TheSoundOfSalvia]

Well I've researched it for a while now and decided to get a gram of the 5x to see how it goes. One thing I do not have is a sitter. I don't feel like I would really need one but everything I've read and watched says to have a sitter. I'm not prone to hurt myself or others and I'm normally very calm and laid back. I'm planning to smoke it with a pipe while sitting on my bed then lay down. So the only real worry that I have is dropping the pipe and burning my carpet or bed, but I have end tables so I should be able to set the pipe down. With that said I was wondering if anyone had any tips they'd like to share on things I could to to enhance the experience? I've read that you shouldn't have any sounds or music and have it dark. I was kinda hoping to play some relaxing and peaceful music to help like some lesiem, Azam Ali, Qntal or something else along those lines and I am planning to fast all day (the day I smoke it).

Wow does anyone actually want to help this person?

I'm guessing that this person has already tried it by now...
But this can be for anyone who hasn't yet and is reading this post because they are wondering similar things...

People have been known to get up and move without remembering or knowing that they are doing it.

I found myself hanging sideways off my bed after a trip where I thought I had layed back.

I have heard of people getting up and walking down their hallways...

It does depend on the person but things can change for people, every trip is usually different....

A sitter should be used the first time because you very well could have an adverse allergic reaction if you have never tried it.

Otherwise if you really can't have a sitter.. let someone you can trust know that you are taking it and ask if they can wait for you to call them afterward to tell them you are okay.. and then you can tell them how much you freaked!!

(if they don't get a call from you in a half hour they need to be able to come over and check on you.. so someone who can get into your house.)

Also... Tie yourself down to your bed if it's at all possible. I have heard of other people doing this when they don't have a sitter because it keeps them from roaming unwittingly.
It may sound kind of silly, or kinky, whatever, but the point is to keep you safe.

Tie one arm to the top of the bed and the opposite leg to the bottom.

This way you can smoke the bowl with one free hand to hold the lighter and the other the pipe when you lean to one side...

Also if you dont want to drop your pipe.. try to be ready with a small box on your bed, preferably against a wall.. that you can drop it into.

Good luck First timers!

 

[trick]

posts like this...

not many are worthy enough to meet lady salvia. It took me months of preperation for a good trip on it. This stiff is not to me taken likely. Ive had a 2 hour trip on saliva, and it was the most intricit trip ive ever had. I have a trip report on here about it. It is quite out there. but i did get alot out of analizing it the next few weeks.