What increased YOUR confidence?

[Jabez]

If a person wants increased confidence start a fitness regimen and get into shape. You will be suprised at how good it feel to see the fruits of your labors and efforts. Not only is staying active good for you it is a great way to meet women. What ever it may be dancing, hip hop, jazz,tango, waltz,break etc. Or it may be going out for a jog in the park. Staying active is good for you and can help you build that self confidence. But if you want a temporary confidence use IJ.

[Dr_Phail]

I was just watching a few David DeAngelo videos, and he says that there is a part of us that already knows everything about how to attract women, we just have to learn to use it.

Psychedelics are well known for their ability to tap into unused parts of the psyche. Perhaps a threshold dose of shrooms before going out to pick up girls would allow you to tap into your inner game? I know from experience that a threshold dose greatly increases confidence, so it makes sense.

[Dr_Phail]

@Steve

I used to do some LSD back in the days that I followed the Grateful Dead around the country. Back then I knew one of the only 7 legitimate sources in the US (I still know him). I absolutely do NOT advocate taking LSD anymore. Not because it doesn’t work to help overcome fear and social anxieties, it does, but because of the dangers of not getting LSD and the junk they now sell. LSD does not make you speed, meth does. LSD makes you trip like you wouldn’t believe

However magic mushrooms are now the subject of countless studies and science data concurring they absolutely have properties for overcoming fear. Hallucinogens as Medicine : Article : Scientific American

Do a search on Google and opened to you will be a doorway to the studies. So while I do not advocate any illegal drug usage, there is merit behind psilocybin in overcoming social disorders. Years ago it was said that marijuana would cause mass rape, murders and what not and the only reasoning behind it was that you could control the growth of tobacco and therefore its taxation. Unfortunately truth be told marijuana is the cause of violence, murder, and just bad karma. Not because of the substance but because of the now illegal trade of said substance.

I’m an advocate that in this great nation I call home, the good old US of A, we are the most restricted, the most taxed nation in the world. People should be allowed to do what they want in their own home and no one should be able to say crap. Once it comes out of the home that’s another story. So yeah I’m an advocate of legalizing drugs in this country but only those that grow and not have to be processed.

I did my share of illegal substances throughout my life, but its illegal and I don’t advocate breaking the law. There are other ways that you can go about overcoming fear and anxieties most of them are healthy and legal. Brain entrainment using bi and tri neural beats is one of my favorites. I just bought The Morey Method so I now have access to that. Its quite a program, but very expensive and as such prohibitive to many.

I have the Conversational Hypnosis programs from Igor and his complete Hypnotherapy DVD course. Excellent stuff in overcoming fear and building confidence. Same with David DeAngelo’s Deep Inner Game and RSD’s Flawless Natural. Seriously I have just about every eBook on Game and CD/MP3 on empowering oneself. Hypnotica, Wayne Dwyer, Abraham (Esther Hicks) I got it all. Spent a FORTUNE too. I strongly believe everyone should be properly compensated for intellectual property rights, but I was also raised to share. If anyone wants to share something I don’t have for something of comparable value that I do have I’m open to suggestions. PM me.

Yes, I do believe there are natural substances that are healthy and wise to use to overcome fear, which makes one more confident. Mushrooms is very high on that list. Its illegal and therefore should not be used. If legal then it should be used under close supervision of a trained therapist. There are people in this world who care about making a buck. If it don’t grow I don’t want it, except beer. Seeing I make my own beer I’m OK with that too.

I haven’t done enough studying to know whether LSD chemicals are released from fat loss. I’ve done it and I’ve lost fat and never had any bad flash-backs. Truth be told as I understand it LSD is accumulated in the spine and only a spinal tap can determine if its still there. Personally I don’t know and of all the people I’ve met and know who have done LSD I can’t recall a single person that ever had a flashback. I also don’t know a single person who drowned. Think about it.

I say use caution and stick to the legal stuff. I don’t think mushrooms are harmful at all. I think LSD could be dangerous unless you know the source and that does not mean the dealer. I mean the person making it and I can bet you don’t. Stay Healthy and wise

While you may not advocate LSD, it is indeed more efficient in changing behaviors and thought patterns for the better. Mushrooms may show me what I want from myself and give me a little sample, LSD gives me the whole package.

[SteveO]

@Dr_Phail

While you may not advocate LSD, it is indeed more efficient in changing behaviors and thought patterns for the better. Mushrooms may show me what I want from myself and give me a little sample, LSD gives me the whole package.

The problem is actually getting real LSD over the crap people sell in place of LSD. Most people that think they have done LSD in the US have done a very weakened version with mostly speed and very little actual LSD. :o

[CoolKat]

@Jabez

If a person wants increased confidence start a fitness regimen and get into shape. You will be suprised at how good it feel to see the fruits of your labors and efforts. Not only is staying active good for you it is a great way to meet women. What ever it may be dancing, hip hop, jazz,tango, waltz,break etc. Or it may be going out for a jog in the park. Staying active is good for you and can help you build that self confidence. But if you want a temporary confidence use IJ.

I think it is a good start… working out a lot when I was around 20 -21 helped me build some confidence. I started to feel better about myself.
However, nothing matches REAL LIFE success. Seeing and experiencing it yourself makes you REALLY believe in yourself, and that is when your confidence can exponentially grow. Be patient and work hard; many times, things will go your way, and that it when things will take off Just my two cents.

[Dr_Phail]

You could use a blacklight to check it and see. LSD glows brightly under a blacklight.

[bisso30]

That’s a nice topic, very useful for some guys (and gals) I think. I think everybody has their moments, and situations, when they lack confidence.

For me, it used to more work/studies related, where I always tried to be a perfectionist…there was always something more I could have done to make the project/interaction/presentation (whatever) better…

Slowly I realized that “caring too much” is a huge drawback. In fact, “too much” of ANYTHING is a drawback I don’t care how you slice it. So even if it had always been in my nature to be super caring, extra nice (etc…) I forced myself to care less and be more balanced in anything I do or feel (not too much or too little of anything), and it’s worked wonders ever since.

[SteveO]

@bisso30

That’s a nice topic, very useful for some guys (and gals) I think. I think everybody has their moments, and situations, when they lack confidence.

For me, it used to more work/studies related, where I always tried to be a perfectionist…there was always something more I could have done to make the project/interaction/presentation (whatever) better…

Slowly I realized that “caring too much” is a huge drawback. In fact, “too much” of ANYTHING is a drawback I don’t care how you slice it. So even if it had always been in my nature to be super caring, extra nice (etc…) I forced myself to care less and be more balanced in anything I do or feel (not too much or too little of anything), and it’s worked wonders ever since.

You’re right about that

[Astrea]

@Dr_Phail

Those also played a role in my confidence being restored. They taught me how stupid it is to worry about how I am looked upon by others (a second time), and just to be myself.

And for those of you who doubt the ability of psychedelics to do this for you, you must be going into trips with the wrong mindset. If you go in to learn, you will learn valuable lessons. If you go in to giggle, that’s all you will get.

I must also say, for the misinformed, that psychedelics, whether they are psilocybin mushrooms (no true psilocybin mushroom contains any poisons), LSD, or mescaline, are NOT harmful to you. They will not cause any damage to your sanity. You may have bad trips, but they WILL wear off, like anything else. Bad trips can be eased anyway and even stopped with the right precautions. Then again, alot can be learned from bad trips, too. Mainly, psychedelics just give you perspective. They taught me to see things as they are, rather than looking through the oh-so-enticing lens of emotions and society.

And wow, I’m rambling. But I do hope some of you get the point. My personal opinion is that they make you smarter, but I’d start rambling again if I went into it.

Preaching to the converted, here, dude.

[SteveO]

@Dr_Phail

All those bad trips can be prevented. Every. Single. One. It all depends on set and setting. The people you’re with, the mindset you are in, how experienced you are, how much you are doing, while going into it, and your location. A remote location in the woods, with maybe an experienced friend. Also, bad trips can be prevented on new users by starting them on a low dose, and increase it when they are comfortable. (not during the same trip, of course.) Put on light, familiar music that will put you in a good mood. Don’t blame the psychedelics, blame irresponsible people.

And if you think the confidence is fake…it isn’t. I’ve had a permanent confidence boost and complete change in my way of thinking. To say it is an illusion is a narrow statement, the visuals may be fake, but the wisdom and confidence gained is very real. Instead of doing it the hard way, I erase social anxiety in 6 hours, which would have taken a much longer time by going out and doing it your way. This allows me to make much more progress, in much less time, and I see things as they are. I am much happier afterward, I am at peace with myself, and satisfied with life. Before all that I was constantly fighting battles with myself in my mind.

Also, I know you may have taken it wrong due to me forgetting to add they are harmless if used correctly by responsible people.

I also forgot to add that threshold doses of mushrooms during social situations can greatly increase confidence. As they will not cause bad trips at those low doses, they will increase your mood, and have a tonic effect on your brain, dissipating anger. Repeated use could create positive behavioral feedback loops. It’s a much safer way of doing it.

People who don’t do them, or understand them will never therefore, understand the value of them. Johns Hopkins has many ongoing current studies RIGHT NOW about the values of psilocybin mushrooms and how it helps people overcome fear. Fear is directly linked to lack of confidence.

I think the laws in this country are archaic and stupid. My friend was just sentenced yesterday for possessing two mushrooms. It was a felony that surpassed crack, meth and every other drug. He is now a convicted felon and he even got the judge to admit this was the worst law he had ever ruled over. Don’t do mushrooms unless you are willing to improve your life. Most people aren’t. Don’t do mushrooms unless you are willing to go to jail. Most people aren’t. Don’t do mushrooms unless

[Astrea]

@Steve

People who don’t do them, or understand them will never therefore, understand the value of them. Johns Hopkins has many ongoing current studies RIGHT NOW about the values of psilocybin mushrooms and how it helps people overcome fear. Fear is directly linked to lack of confidence.

I think the laws in this country are archaic and stupid. My friend was just sentenced yesterday for possessing two mushrooms. It was a felony that surpassed crack, meth and every other drug. He is now a convicted felon and he even got the judge to admit this was the worst law he had ever ruled over. Don’t do mushrooms unless you are willing to improve your life. Most people aren’t. Don’t do mushrooms unless you are willing to go to jail. Most people aren’t. Don’t do mushrooms unless

Not to mention all the original research on MDMA. As a therapeutic, the original documentation from decades ago; has patients gratefully amazed at the relief and release of various deep seated anger issues, personal trauma, PTSD (now we have a name for it) and the Israeli army has used it to ‘debrief’ soldiers coming home for furlough. They understand that those returning have been to places (mentally) the rest of us - thankfully - will never comprehend; and the necessity of actually doing something to help soldiers readjust to “normal” life.
All of these ridiculous policies apparently, date back to Richard Nixon’s governmental policies and agendas.

Sorry, for the effects that can be achieved with a responsible approach, I’m on this side of the fence. Penalites being what they are, each has to do their own examination of what they consider reasonable risks. You would NOT believe the ridiculous penalties for 420 offences in my home state are. Absolutely nutty in the extreme and your and your friends LIVES can be ruined over a bit of herb! And yet, consumption and production has NOT slowed down. Irony?