How to deal with nausea and fear
For the longest time I struggled with 5meo. Even with small doses (1mg subq injections) I had overwhelming experiences - mentally and physically. Too much fear and too much nausea. So I stopped.
I had huge breakthroughs with other psychedelic practices and now I feel more ready for 5meo as I feel more secure and discovered/integrated some of my major fears and traumas.
Now, the concept of death doesn’t scare me, I am actually rather curious about it, but with 5meo it becomes just a primal fear. Especially when I lose the sensation of my body.
Objectively I know I will be fine, I know the experience doesn’t last for long hours so I can push through it, and my mind is strong enough. Still somehow 5meo feels like a beast.
It would be easier to deal with it if I would only struggle mentally, but when I have this strong nausea and at the same time dealing with the fear of death, due to the physical struggle the mental struggle intensifies a lot.
How do you pass through that? Is there any practical advise to lower or eliminate the nausea? What works for you? Eating before or not? Any meds, herbs to consume before?
Should I do daily and desensitise with more practice? Or keep longer breaks? What strategy can you recommend?
I only do injections so I can precisely manage the dose and have a slower buildup which I need as I am alone without support.
Thank you for your advice.