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	A sitter may help the drug user to integrate or understand their experiences when the trip is complete. Just as they did before, and during the trip, they may reassure the user about any fears or worries that have occurred. This discussion may take place immediately after the drug's effects have worn off, or they may wait until a later date.		A sitter may help the drug user to integrate or understand their experiences when the trip is complete. Just as they did before, and during the trip, they may reassure the user about any fears or worries that have occurred. This discussion may take place immediately after the drug's effects have worn off, or they may wait until a later date.

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	==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==		==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==

	Psychedelic compounds are known to induce psychosis or cause the manifestation of latent mental illness. ~~In this situation contacting emergency services~~ is ~~paramount:~~ identifying and treating someone in the early stages of a psychosis can improve their long-term outcome~~. However~~, it is ~~important to make the distinction between~~ a bad trip ~~and psychosis~~. Psychosis is generally given to diverse types of hallucinations or delusional beliefs; e.g. grandiosity, delusions of persecution. Individuals who have a substance induced psychosis tend to have a greater awareness of their psychosis and tend to have higher levels of suicidal thinking compared to individuals who have a primary psychotic illness. Primary psychiatric causes of psychosis include the following:		Psychedelic compounds are known to induce psychosis or cause the manifestation of latent mental illness. This is extraordinarily rare and you should not ''assume'' that a person is experiencing a drug-induced psychosis. While identifying and treating someone in the early stages of a psychosis can improve their long-term outcome, it is very unlikely that they are psychotic and far more likely that they are simply having a bad trip. Psychosis is generally given to diverse types of hallucinations or delusional beliefs; e.g. grandiosity, delusions of persecution. Individuals who have a substance induced psychosis tend to have a greater awareness of their psychosis and tend to have higher levels of suicidal thinking compared to individuals who have a primary psychotic illness. Primary psychiatric causes of psychosis include the following:

	*Schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder		*Schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder

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	==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==		==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==

	Psychedelic compounds are known to induce psychosis or cause the manifestation of latent mental illness. In this situation contacting emergency services is paramount: identifying and treating someone in the early stages of a psychosis can improve their ~~longer~~ term outcome. However, it is important to make the distinction between a bad trip and psychosis. Psychosis is generally given to diverse types of hallucinations or delusional beliefs; e.g. grandiosity, delusions of persecution. Individuals who have a substance induced psychosis tend to have a greater awareness of their psychosis and tend to have higher levels of suicidal thinking compared to individuals who have a primary psychotic illness. Primary psychiatric causes of psychosis include the following:		Psychedelic compounds are known to induce psychosis or cause the manifestation of latent mental illness. In this situation contacting emergency services is paramount: identifying and treating someone in the early stages of a psychosis can improve their long-term outcome. However, it is important to make the distinction between a bad trip and psychosis. Psychosis is generally given to diverse types of hallucinations or delusional beliefs; e.g. grandiosity, delusions of persecution. Individuals who have a substance induced psychosis tend to have a greater awareness of their psychosis and tend to have higher levels of suicidal thinking compared to individuals who have a primary psychotic illness. Primary psychiatric causes of psychosis include the following:

	*Schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder		*Schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder
	*Affective (mood) disorders, including severe depression, and severe depression or mania in bipolar disorder (manic depression). People experiencing a psychotic episode in the context of depression may experience persecutory or self-blaming delusions, while people experiencing a psychotic episode in the context of mania may form grandiose delusions.		*Affective (mood) disorders, including severe depression, and severe depression or mania in bipolar disorder (manic depression). People experiencing a psychotic episode in the context of depression may experience persecutory or self-blaming delusions, while people experiencing a psychotic episode in the context of mania may form grandiose delusions
	*Schizoaffective disorder, involving symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders		*Schizoaffective disorder, involving symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders
	*Brief psychotic disorder, or acute/transient psychotic disorder		*Brief psychotic disorder, or acute/transient psychotic disorder

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	==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==		==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==

	Psychedelic compounds are known to induce psychosis or cause the manifestation of latent mental illness. In this situation contacting emergency services is paramount. Your safety and the user's mental and physical health are more valuable than being questioned by the police or similar. Here are some guidelines for dealing with somebody that is mentally unstable in a situation where you are unable to contact emergency services:		Psychedelic compounds are known to induce psychosis or cause the manifestation of latent mental illness. In this situation contacting emergency services is paramount: identifying and treating someone in the early stages of a psychosis can improve their longer term outcome. However, it is important to make the distinction between a bad trip and psychosis. Psychosis is generally given to diverse types of hallucinations or delusional beliefs; e.g. grandiosity, delusions of persecution. Individuals who have a substance induced psychosis tend to have a greater awareness of their psychosis and tend to have higher levels of suicidal thinking compared to individuals who have a primary psychotic illness. Primary psychiatric causes of psychosis include the following:

			*Schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder
			*Affective (mood) disorders, including severe depression, and severe depression or mania in bipolar disorder (manic depression). People experiencing a psychotic episode in the context of depression may experience persecutory or self-blaming delusions, while people experiencing a psychotic episode in the context of mania may form grandiose delusions.
			*Schizoaffective disorder, involving symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders
			*Brief psychotic disorder, or acute/transient psychotic disorder
			*Delusional disorder (persistent delusional disorder)
			*Chronic hallucinatory psychosis

			Your safety and the user's mental and physical health are more valuable than being questioned by the police or similar. Here are some guidelines for dealing with somebody that is mentally unstable in a situation where you are unable to contact emergency services:

	*A psychotic friend may be frightened or unable to communicate their thoughts due to 'brain fog' or a fear of expressing themselves for any number of delusional reasons. A person who feels persecuted or worried for their own safety may be on edge. Your goal is to be patient, non-judgemental, and caring.		*A psychotic friend may be frightened or unable to communicate their thoughts due to 'brain fog' or a fear of expressing themselves for any number of delusional reasons. A person who feels persecuted or worried for their own safety may be on edge. Your goal is to be patient, non-judgemental, and caring.

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	*A psychotic friend may be frightened or unable to communicate their thoughts due to 'brain fog' or a fear of expressing themselves for any number of delusional reasons. A person who feels persecuted or worried for their own safety may be on edge. Your goal is to be patient, non-judgemental, and caring.		*A psychotic friend may be frightened or unable to communicate their thoughts due to 'brain fog' or a fear of expressing themselves for any number of delusional reasons. A person who feels persecuted or worried for their own safety may be on edge. Your goal is to be patient, non-judgemental, and caring.
	*Evaluate the risk of harm to yourself or the psychotic friend. If you feel that you are in danger, leave if you can. '''If your friend is armed, do not attempt to disarm them. Distance yourself immediately.'''		*Evaluate the risk of harm to yourself or the psychotic friend. If you feel that you are in danger, leave if you can. '''If your friend is armed, do not attempt to disarm them. Distance yourself immediately.'''
	*Take threats very seriously, a friend in a state of psychosis is not the person that you know and care for. ~~Do not assume~~ that they will ~~not~~ follow through on threats of bodily harm.		*Take threats very seriously, a friend in a state of psychosis is not the person that you know and care for. Assume that they will follow through on threats of bodily harm.
	*The appropriate course of action must be improvised if your friend has become violent. You are risking your own safety by remaining in proximity to this person.		*The appropriate course of action must be improvised if your friend has become violent. You are risking your own safety by remaining in proximity to this person.
	*Do '''not''' touch them without permission. Avoid laughing, sudden movements, or anything that may appear to be an attempt to hinder your friend's movement or verbal expression. Remain calm, composed, and non-confrontational.		*Do '''not''' touch them without permission. Avoid laughing, sudden movements, or anything that may appear to be an attempt to hinder your friend's movement or verbal expression. Remain calm, composed, and non-confrontational.

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Before The Experience

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	A good trip sitter will make sure that the person they're sitting is ingesting substances responsibly; eg. not mixing substances which have dangerous interactions, not mixing a substance when taking it for the first time, etc.		A good trip sitter will make sure that the person they're sitting is ingesting substances responsibly; eg. not mixing substances which have dangerous interactions, not mixing a substance when taking it for the first time, etc.

	'''When in doubt, it is better to contact emergency services than to be responsible for bodily harm or death.''' ~~Note:~~ This presupposes that you are knowledgeable and capable of distinguishing between benign and life-threatening symptoms.		'''When in doubt, it is better to contact emergency services than to be responsible for bodily harm or death.''' This advice presupposes that you are knowledgeable and capable of distinguishing between benign and potentially life-threatening symptoms.

	==During the Psychedelic Experience==		==During the Psychedelic Experience==

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	A good trip sitter will make sure that the person they're sitting is ingesting substances responsibly; eg. not mixing substances which have dangerous interactions, not mixing a substance when taking it for the first time, etc.		A good trip sitter will make sure that the person they're sitting is ingesting substances responsibly; eg. not mixing substances which have dangerous interactions, not mixing a substance when taking it for the first time, etc.

	'''When in doubt, it is better to contact emergency services than to be responsible for bodily harm or death.'''		'''When in doubt, it is better to contact emergency services than to be responsible for bodily harm or death.''' Note: This presupposes that you are knowledgeable and capable of distinguishing between benign and life-threatening symptoms.

	==During the Psychedelic Experience==		==During the Psychedelic Experience==

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Dealing With an Overdose

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	*Contact emergency services '''immediately.''' Do not hesitate for a moment, it could be the difference between life and death.		*Contact emergency services '''immediately.''' Do not hesitate for a moment, it could be the difference between life and death.
	*Do not tell them that they are going to die. Avoid the word 'death' if possible. This will only cause them to panic, potentially exacerbating any adverse physiological reaction.		*Do not tell them that they are going to die. Avoid the word 'death' if possible. This will only cause them to panic, potentially exacerbating any adverse physiological reaction.
	*Reassure them that they will be OK. You may or may not want to tell them that you've called for an ambulance. They may begin to panic and/or attempt to flee.		*Reassure them that they will be OK. You may or may not want to tell them that you've called for an ambulance. They may begin to panic and/or attempt to flee. When the police/EMTs/paramedics arrive, reassure them that they are not in any legal trouble and that they are only here to help them.

	==After The Trip==		==After The Trip==

	A sitter may help the drug user to integrate or understand their experiences when the trip is complete. Just as they did before, and during the trip, they may reassure the user about any fears or worries that have occurred. This discussion may take place immediately after the drug's effects have worn off, or they may wait until a later date.		A sitter may help the drug user to integrate or understand their experiences when the trip is complete. Just as they did before, and during the trip, they may reassure the user about any fears or worries that have occurred. This discussion may take place immediately after the drug's effects have worn off, or they may wait until a later date.

Zim at 20:27, 10 December 2013

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	==Before The Experience==		==Before The Experience==

	The responsible trip sitter will thoroughly research the substance which will be ingested (as well as the users) in order to answer all potential questions the user may have, and to prepare for any potential crisis situations it may cause. The sitter will discuss this research in detail with the user; it is also considered important to talk to the user about any ground rules for the session, how to handle any emergencies that may arise, and what, if any, guidance will be wanted during the trip. A trip sitter will also frequently help a drug user create a healthy set and setting for the experience. They do this by making sure the user's surroundings are comfortable and orderly, adjusting lighting, temperature, and music (if any) to suit the desired tone of the trip, and overall doing whatever they can to maximize the user's openness to the experience and minimize their fear.		It is important that the sitter be a source of stability and safety for the tripper. It is extraordinarily helpful for the tripper to see you as knowledgeable. The responsible trip sitter will thoroughly research the substance which will be ingested (as well as the users) in order to answer all potential questions the user may have, and to prepare for any potential crisis situations it may cause. The sitter will discuss this research in detail with the user; it is also considered important to talk to the user about any ground rules for the session, how to handle any emergencies that may arise, and what, if any, guidance will be wanted during the trip. A trip sitter will also frequently help a drug user create a healthy set and setting for the experience. They do this by making sure the user's surroundings are comfortable and orderly, adjusting lighting, temperature, and music (if any) to suit the desired tone of the trip, and overall doing whatever they can to maximize the user's openness to the experience and minimize their fear.

	A good trip sitter will make sure that the person they're sitting is ingesting substances responsibly; eg. not mixing substances which have dangerous interactions, not mixing a substance when taking it for the first time, etc.		A good trip sitter will make sure that the person they're sitting is ingesting substances responsibly; eg. not mixing substances which have dangerous interactions, not mixing a substance when taking it for the first time, etc.

	'''When in doubt, it is better to contact emergency services than be responsible for bodily harm or death.'''		'''When in doubt, it is better to contact emergency services than to be responsible for bodily harm or death.'''

	==During the Psychedelic Experience==		==During the Psychedelic Experience==
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	==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==		==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==

	Psychedelic compounds are known to induce psychosis or cause the manifestation of latent mental illness. In this situation contacting emergency services ~~should be~~ paramount. Your safety and the user's mental and physical health are more valuable than being questioned by the police or similar. Here are some guidelines for dealing with somebody that is mentally unstable in a situation where you are unable to contact emergency services:		Psychedelic compounds are known to induce psychosis or cause the manifestation of latent mental illness. In this situation contacting emergency services is paramount. Your safety and the user's mental and physical health are more valuable than being questioned by the police or similar. Here are some guidelines for dealing with somebody that is mentally unstable in a situation where you are unable to contact emergency services:

	*A psychotic friend may be frightened or unable to communicate their thoughts due to 'brain fog' or a fear of expressing themselves for any number of delusional reasons. A person who feels persecuted or worried for their own safety may be on edge. Your goal is to be patient, non-judgemental, and caring.		*A psychotic friend may be frightened or unable to communicate their thoughts due to 'brain fog' or a fear of expressing themselves for any number of delusional reasons. A person who feels persecuted or worried for their own safety may be on edge. Your goal is to be patient, non-judgemental, and caring.
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	*Do '''not''' touch them without permission. Avoid laughing, sudden movements, or anything that may appear to be an attempt to hinder your friend's movement or verbal expression. Remain calm, composed, and non-confrontational.		*Do '''not''' touch them without permission. Avoid laughing, sudden movements, or anything that may appear to be an attempt to hinder your friend's movement or verbal expression. Remain calm, composed, and non-confrontational.
	*Ask them what will help them to feel safe and in control. Do your best to comply with reasonable requests. Find out if there is somebody that this person can contact whom they trust, such as a sibling who is aware of their drug use.		*Ask them what will help them to feel safe and in control. Do your best to comply with reasonable requests. Find out if there is somebody that this person can contact whom they trust, such as a sibling who is aware of their drug use.
	*~~When~~ emergency services arrive, explain who they are, and help your friend to understand that they are here to assist them.		*If emergency services arrive, explain who they are, and help your friend to understand that they are here to assist them.

			==Dealing With an Overdose==

			If you believe that the tripper has overdosed, here are some guidelines:

			*Contact emergency services '''immediately.''' Do not hesitate for a moment, it could be the difference between life and death.
			*Do not tell them that they are going to die. Avoid the word 'death' if possible. This will only cause them to panic, potentially exacerbating any adverse physiological reaction.
			*Reassure them that they will be OK. You may or may not want to tell them that you've called for an ambulance. They may begin to panic and/or attempt to flee.

	==After The Trip==		==After The Trip==

	A sitter may help the drug user to integrate or understand their experiences when the trip is complete. Just as they did before, and during the trip, they may reassure the user about any fears or worries that have occurred. This discussion may take place immediately after the drug's effects have worn off, or they may wait until a later date.		A sitter may help the drug user to integrate or understand their experiences when the trip is complete. Just as they did before, and during the trip, they may reassure the user about any fears or worries that have occurred. This discussion may take place immediately after the drug's effects have worn off, or they may wait until a later date.

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	==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==		==Dealing With Psychotic Episodes==

	Psychedelic compounds are ~~able~~ to induce psychosis or cause latent mental illness ~~to manifest~~. In this situation contacting emergency services should be ~~your top priority~~. Your safety and the user's mental and physical health are more valuable than being questioned by the police or similar. Here are some guidelines for dealing with somebody that is mentally unstable in a situation where you are unable to contact emergency services:		Psychedelic compounds are known to induce psychosis or cause the manifestation of latent mental illness. In this situation contacting emergency services should be paramount. Your safety and the user's mental and physical health are more valuable than being questioned by the police or similar. Here are some guidelines for dealing with somebody that is mentally unstable in a situation where you are unable to contact emergency services:

	*A psychotic friend may be frightened or unable to communicate their thoughts due to 'brain fog' or a fear of expressing themselves for any number of delusional reasons. A person who feels persecuted or worried for their own safety may be on edge. Your goal is to be patient, non-judgemental, and caring.		*A psychotic friend may be frightened or unable to communicate their thoughts due to 'brain fog' or a fear of expressing themselves for any number of delusional reasons. A person who feels persecuted or worried for their own safety may be on edge. Your goal is to be patient, non-judgemental, and caring.