Tripping Guide

Grounding & Support Guide​

Psychedelic experiences can feel emotionally expansive, insightful, overwhelming, peaceful, confusing, or deeply vulnerable. Remember: experiences are temporary, and intense moments often pass more quickly when met with grounding, safety, and compassion rather than resistance. This guide is intended to support emotional regulation, mindfulness, and harm reduction during active experiences.

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Immediate Support Resources​

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frightened, or emotionally distressed during an experience, support is available.

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Fireside Project Support Line
Fireside Project Psychedelic Peer Support Line

The Fireside Project offers free, confidential psychedelic peer support by phone and text for individuals during or after psychedelic experiences.

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Grounding Practices

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Slow Your Breathing

Focus on slowing your breath and reconnecting to your body.

Try:

• Inhale slowly for 4 seconds

• Hold for 4 seconds

• Exhale slowly for 6 seconds

• Repeat gently without forcing

 

Reconnect to Your Environment

Sometimes grounding through the senses can reduce overwhelm.

Notice:

• 5 things you can see

• 4 things you can physically feel

• 3 things you can hear

• 2 things you can smell

• 1 thing you can taste

 

Change the Environment

Small adjustments can make a large difference.

Consider:

• Lowering stimulation or volume

• Changing lighting

• Moving to a quieter or more comfortable space

• Wrapping yourself in a blanket

• Drinking water or eating a light snack

• Stepping outside for fresh air if safe

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Guided Meditations & Mindfulness Resources

The following resources from Greater Good in Action at UC Berkeley may support grounding, self-compassion, and emotional regulation:

• Mindful Breathing Meditation

• Body Scan Meditation

• Loving-Kindness Meditation

• Self-Compassion Meditation

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Calming Music & Nature Sounds

Gentle audio can help regulate the nervous system and create a calmer atmosphere.

Suggested listening:

• Forest Sounds & Birds Ambience

• Peaceful Rain Sounds for Relaxation

• Meditation Music & Nature Soundscapes

• Gentle Healing Frequency Music

 

Gentle Reminders

• You are safe.

• This experience is temporary.

• Strong emotions can pass like waves.

• You do not need to control every moment.

• Slowing down and breathing is enough.

• Asking for support is okay.

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