Here you all are.

Back in December of 2012, I tried Syrian Rue for the first time, and I was instantly in love. Over the months since then, I've experimented with Syrian Rue, Jurema Preta and Chaliponga, but I've yet to try Caapi and Chacruna, although it's certainly something I'm looking forward to. As of this writing, I've had roughly eight journeys, two of whom were challenging when they occurred, but they taught me a lot and I'm deeply thankful for them in retrospect.

I have not tried freebase DMT yet, nor have I tried changa (and I'm still not quite sure what it even is, despite trying to read up on it here on the Nexus), but at the same time, I don't know if I'm ready for it either. I feel that Anahuasca is pushing the limits of my comfort zone as it is, and even though the excited part of me just want to dive in, I'm trying to take it slow.

I've done lots of cannabis in my time, and I've tried DXM, MDMA, LSA, N2O (in copious amounts), but nothing has even begun to compare to Anahuasca. And I don't mean in terms of sheer power, but also in the usefulness and awe-factor. I have a friend whose depression was cured by it from a powerful bad trip, and some of my own insecurities have been eradicated as well. I no longer take any other drugs than Anahuasca, not even alcohol, tobacco or caffeine, and I have no intention or desire to ever do it again either.

I am a person who love the truth, whatever it happens to me, and that's why I see these plants as almost a friend of mine. Having conversations with the objective truth is the greatest hobby/passion of my life, and it's something I do sober all the time as well, so the plants are really just helping.

But my greatest adventures are ahead of me. As to my purpose for being on this forum, it is to learn and to share. But also to dish out sincerely held opinions. I find that there is a wide variety of opinions when it comes to Ayahuasca, more so than any other drug, it seems, and while I don't hold any strong opinions either way, I'm very comfortable in juggling different ideas and challenging uncritically held beliefs.

I see myself as a deeply spiritual and philosophical person. No idea is too controversial to entertain, no behavior is too ridiculous to explore, and no question is too stupid to ask.

I'm also almost a layman scholar when it comes to Near-Death Experiences, and the comparison between NDEs and deep psychedelic states is a deeply fascinating subject of exploration and study on my part.

Well, I guess this will have to for an introduction. Time to dive into the other discussions here

Hello Hjortron,

Welcome to the Nexus. Thank you for that thorough Introduction Essay. You did a good job of accomplishing the ideal here of introducing yourself . . .

You write Anahuasca in all but one occurrence of the term in your essay, writing Ayahuasca only once. Was this just a mistake or intentional? If so why do you call it Anahuasca? Does that have to do with the Syrian Rue use?

I encourage you to participate actively (within the rules laid out in the Attitude) here. We actually do have an Ayahuasca sub-forum that you may find yourself spending most of your time in.

Nonetheless, there is a lot going on here - so I always tell new folks to take some time exploring. I think you'll like what you see.

Again, welcome to the Nexus.

Hi Hjortron thanks for spending the time writing your intro.
I like your vibe and glad you have decided to introduce yourself.
It seems that you will fit right in.

Thanks you guys, it feels good to hear!



I don't know whether to call it ayahuasca or anahuasca, really. On the one hand, ayahuasca seems to refer to caapi-brews only, while on the other, it seems to be an umbrella-term for ayahuasca, anahuasca and pharmahuasca at the very same time. So I guess it was intentional, as I was applying the umbrella-term when I wrote ayahuasca in my post.



Yes, it's from reading that sub-forum that I got the courage and knowledge to start my journey, so I can't wait for getting a chance to post there

Welcome to the Nexus

Sounds like you will fit right in.

I think you will find that if you can handle a decent dose of an ayahuasca analogue, you are probably going to be able to handle whatever else might be in store for you. Smoking DMT is a more shocking sudden rush and can take you farther than Aya, if only because you would never want to be that high for 6 hrs... heheheheh.

Anyway... all the various huasca formulations are incredible. Caapi and viridis has a very special energy, for sure... but the differences are more cosmetic. Like a red Ferrari versus a black one.

Be well friend...

You are in the right place.

Really? Interesting, it's one of the questions I came here to get some answers to, actually Even when I was tripping my brains out on 10g mimosa, I kept on babbling about how if smoked DMT was 1000x stronger than this shit, then we must all worship every single DMT smoker religiously for their indescribable bravery and self-control, and the mere fact that they've done it and "been there"


Cool. Yeah, I'm gonna do my best to get to try them out this summer.


Thanks man, I'm happy to be here and it feels great to hear

I must say I thought that line was


I'd like to think that I can be described as having "indescribable bravery and self control".


Welcome to the Nexus.