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[notseqi]

Tried mushrooms a few times. Last time it triggered a mental breakdown and I was placed in an involuntary hold at a mental hospital for 14 days.

I respect psychedelics, but i also know Im not mentally strong enough for them

Haven't tried mushrooms yet, they are supposed to be very different.
For LSD, you gotta be in a good headspace, low on doubts, generally feeling fine, not pressed for money or other stuff - so far, for me. Even if I am not able to grasp or carry-over my thoughts over to a non-impeded state I do feel like I have processed a lot. If you can go into it with the points I stipulated you should try a 200uqm dose. If you're in Europe you can order them legally from germany, if not, ask around, its pretty available. Dress warm, take it with a mate, wait 30mins, take a walk in the most colourful area you know, dont talk a lot, dont drink. Be prepared to lie under a blanket for the later hours, its a 8-10h adventure. It's great and I recommend it to everybody.

 

[nkarafo]

I'm in my 40's and i would beat my 20y old self in any sport or athletic activity.

 

[Northeastmonk]

It sounds crazy, but I tried LSD as a freshman in high school. It was from someone I thought was cool. I had a class period in the office, so I’d talk to him about EverQuest. I knew nothing about the game. He brought some sheets and he sold me some. The trip was crazy. I was laughing at everything and everyone. I went home and laughed at the screen for a long time. I never touched it again. I was on so many antidepressants as a kid when my folks divorced. All the psychiatrists would do is chat and then prescribe me something.

I’m glad I’m alive and the checkup at the doctor goes well. I can’t imagine the same thing happening to today’s kids. Nor do I hope my kids go through that.
As I age, I look back on how kids got high at Woodstock and lived to be a successful person. The mind isn’t something to mess around with, but there sure are certain imbalances or chemical balances of the brain that should or could be fixed with certain chemicals.

 

[NecrosaroIII]

Haven't tried mushrooms yet, they are supposed to be very different.

Psilocybin and LSD act on the same seretonin receptor, and chemically are pretty similar (after all, LSD is manufactured from Ergot, a fungus). However, the binding of the chemical to the receptor is more "perfect" with LSD, which is why LSD trips are 4x longer than a mushroom trip on average. But generally speaking, the sensations and experience itself is generally similar.

Some people report LSD trips as more "electric" but I think this comes down to the persons expectations driving the experience more than anything. Set and Setting are so important to the psychedelic experience, and any sort of preconceived notion of what happens on a trip will have implications on the trip itself.

In any case, I know myself too well now. I am not strong enough mentally to handle these chemicals. Last time I tried them, it almost broke me. My psychonaut days are over.

 

[T-0800]

I say this as a dude in my mid 30s, but I was reflecting on it tonight.

Mid 30s old? Ok then.

I'm approaching mid 50s. I've never been in better shape.

 

[nkarafo]

Keep your body in good shape and take care of it, so you can enjoy the things that are coming your way down the line. With modern medicine and exercise, there's no reason that you can't be active and healthy well into your 70s and 80s.

That's my goal. I started doing sports at 27 and don't intend to stop. It's actually a good thing i started this late, at an age when most other people stop... Because if you are going to do some sports before you get bored/sick of them, it's better to do them at an older age when the body needs it the most. As a youngster i didn't care, had good metabolism, i was sitting on my ass all day and was still thin and healthy.

 

[Days like these...]

Mid 30s old? Ok then.

I'm approaching mid 50s. I've never been in better shape.

I am not moist these younguns are just like the rest of these dudes safe moist as dudes but not I

 

[ahtlas7]

Man’s mortal foe. Don’t stare at him too long lest he looks back.

 

[T-0800]

I am not moist these younguns are just like the rest of these dudes safe moist as dudes but not I

 

[ClanOfNone]

Do not complain about growing older, for it is a privilege denied to many.

Psilocybin and LSD act on the same seretonin receptor, and chemically are pretty similar (after all, LSD is manufactured from Ergot, a fungus). However, the binding of the chemical to the receptor is more "perfect" with LSD, which is why LSD trips are 4x longer than a mushroom trip on average. But generally speaking, the sensations and experience itself is generally similar.

Some people report LSD trips as more "electric" but I think this comes down to the persons expectations driving the experience more than anything. Set and Setting are so important to the psychedelic experience, and any sort of preconceived notion of what happens on a trip will have implications on the trip itself.

In any case, I know myself too well now. I am not strong enough mentally to handle these chemicals. Last time I tried them, it almost broke me. My psychonaut days are over.

I had some fairly intense (and one horrific) experience with LSD, but we took it A LOT back in high school.
I never had a bad experience on mushrooms, the trips were much more “organic” feeling.
I haven’t touched LSD in decades, but I still do shrooms once or twice a year when I can get a hold of some. I wish they were legal down here.

 

[Ikutachi]

I'm fortunate enough to look good until at least 50, but being a mute with a nonexistent social network, I'm a waste of good genetics with time not on my side.

 

[Dr.D00p]

Not many people got 'old' until very recent times..it was quite rare for anyone to make it past 60 up until the 20th century.

modern medicine has outpaced our ability to physically & psychology deal with it, which is why it causes so much anxiety, IMO.

 

[Mossybrew]

Yeah OP 30's is not old, you are still in your prime. It is the decade however where poor health & fitness habits will start to creep up on you that you will really feel in your 40's.

 

[JORMBO]

I am in my 40s and do not mind getting older. You really need a good exercise routine and diet. I have tons of energy and good health. It's nice making good money now too and not having to stress over that.

 

[notseqi]

Psilocybin and LSD act on the same seretonin receptor, and chemically are pretty similar (after all, LSD is manufactured from Ergot, a fungus). However, the binding of the chemical to the receptor is more "perfect" with LSD, which is why LSD trips are 4x longer than a mushroom trip on average. But generally speaking, the sensations and experience itself is generally similar.

Some people report LSD trips as more "electric" but I think this comes down to the persons expectations driving the experience more than anything. Set and Setting are so important to the psychedelic experience, and any sort of preconceived notion of what happens on a trip will have implications on the trip itself.

In any case, I know myself too well now. I am not strong enough mentally to handle these chemicals. Last time I tried them, it almost broke me. My psychonaut days are over.

Sad, but understandable. I have to balance my usage with periods where I have to thoroughly contemplate where I am mentally, deep down. Some sort of check-yourself that I don't always take the time for. I really dont take it on a whim. But you have tried it, which is good.

If the setting is right and there is somebody to assist you (drunk friend up for a walk) I'd give it a try.

 

[MikeM]

Only thing I don’t like about getting older is that my older family members are starting to die off. Lost three last summer and it still hurts today. Im terrified of losing my parents.

 

[rm082e]

Approaching 45 here - I certainly have to pay more attention to nutrition, sleep, cardio, etc. these days than I used to.

 

[notseqi]

Only thing I don’t like about getting older is that my older family members are starting to die off. Lost three last summer and it still hurts today. Im terrified of losing my parents.

Haven't done a cry yet because they're all... fashionably dead. Just about the right time, y'know.

My beloved Grandpa went in 2021, good kind of demented and just chugging along, reading newspapers, books and watching TV. Fled from the Russians over ice, whole family killed but one sister, went to become a pastor, cared for the displaced youth his whole working life, was active in local politics and party reform - a full life. He started to ask when he could check out at 70, parents said he's gotta stick around for the grandkids and his garden, did another 14 year stint.
Not sure what will happen when my grandma goes, she's limping along, but did good all her life aswell. Mighty peeved that she isn't the health buff anymore after her stroke and has to deal with not being all that mobile anymore. 85, what do you want?

What I'm probably trying to say is; them going hurts you but if theres a life lived and you're able to stick it out with them until the end - above average.

My mum is gonna be a big cry for sure.

 

[WoJ]

Getting old isn't so bad. I find I enjoy the simplicity of life more and care less what others think.

 

[Kraz]

I say this as a dude in my mid 30s, but I was reflecting on it tonight.

You spend most of your life old. Youre really only in your peak from 20 until 30, and then slow its a slow backslide into poor health and decrepitude. Your body starts to break down and your mind starts to slow as your brain cells crystalize.

Eventually everyone you know starts to fade away, either from growing distant or dieing. One by one they leave your life like stars dieing until youre all alone. Your reward for getting to old age is to revert to a child-like state where someone has to look after you.

You get to die alone, and in constant pain. If you get dimentia, you get the added bonus of basically losing who you are as a person. I cant think of anything more nightmareish than dimentia.

 

[BigBeauford]

I appreciate the mindset of what late 30s have brought me. Experience and starting a family grant one the perspective to truly understand what is important to do with your limited time on Earth.

 

[GloveSlap]

I've aged like a fine wine, but i feel like the world around me aged horribly. It can be depressing.

 

[nemiroff]

One of my friends got ALS in his twenties. He would've easily traded with my 94 year old perfectly lucid and life enjoying father any day.

 

[T8SC]

 

[dave_d]

One of my friends got ALS in his twenties. He would've easily traded with my 94 year old perfectly lucid and life enjoying father any day.

Damn. Speaking as someone who lost his mom to ALS (she was 70) that completely sucks.

 

[AJUMP23]

It is a duality, There is a blessing in old age, and you gain experience and wisdom and hopefully have some value to pass on to those you care about.

There is also the side of feeling your body incapable of doing what it once could. Some of that is on us as we should exercise more, and eat less. But still you feel yourself deteriorate physically.

As long as you have a good quality of life, being old is a blessing.

 

[Oner]

Some good info and advice throughout this thread that's spot on. I might not be the oldest on here but def part of the elder statesmen of gaming out there in general. So I'll just add my 2 cents worth ~ Be wise with your health & always be positive in all your outlooks of life....negativity can and will only make it worse. Work hard but enjoy at the same time respectfully. No one will hold you back more than yourself. Put your head down and do the work, you'll be a better person. Be objective ~ with EVERYTHING. ***Never stop gaming*** I've been at this a long time and still love everything about it!

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Expecting old, opened thread, 35

 

[Ra\/en]

Getting older is a natural and progressive process. However, we can do whatever possible to mitigate the loss of function with healthy eating, sleep and exercise. Obviously YMMV, and luck/genetics plays a huge role.
I'm personally grateful for every new day. I work in health care, and see all kinds of awful stuff regularly. Hopefully you can cherish each healthy moment you have.

For the record, I'm 39.

 

[Valonquar]

 

[Pakoe]

Turning 34 in 2 months and never felt better.
I have a loving family that i cherish and make me feel loved.
A good friend group and we text daily. We see each other more than enough with the responsibilities we now bear.
Im more stronger and fitter than I was in my teens and twenties. Im hitting new PRs like its nothing.
Career wise im earning way more than i could have ever dreamed about and the working hours are perfect.

Life is good and im looking forward to what life has to offer me.

 

[AgatonSax]

Another one whining about being old when in early 40’s.

 

[Valonquar]

You young people don't know what's coming. I'm 50, and play poker with a bunch of retired guys in their 70's once a week. Apparently after 60 all the guys get knee surgery and all the wives get hip replacements followed by another hip replacement to take out the failed one.

 

[LaughingStock]

I'm 45 and I'm so tired. The two best things that could happen to me are winning the lottery or dying in my sleep.
At this point I think I prefer the latter.