[Solved] What causes a bad trip or a bad feeling after the trip?

A bad trip or an unpleasant feeling after a psychedelic experience can have various causes, both mental and neurochemical. One of the most important factors is the set and setting: the mental state and the environment in which you trip. For example, if someone feels anxious, insecure, or unprepared, or if the environment is unsafe or turbulent, this increases the likelihood of a negative experience.

In addition, plays neurochemistry a crucial role. Research and experience show that a elevated glutamate level in the hippocampus associated with negative psychedelic experiences. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter, and an excess of it can lead to anxiety and confusion during a trip. Conversely, GABA – the inhibitory counterpart of glutamate – has a calming effect. At Triptherapie, this is taken into account: during the intake process, the balance between glutamate and GABA is assessed, among other things. If necessary, you will receive nutritional and supplement advice to optimize this balance beforehand.

Symptoms such as depression, confusion, or anxiety can also occur after the trip. This is often due to a combination of hormonal dysregulation (such as serotonin depletion) and insufficient integration of the experience. For this reason, Triptherapie offers extensive aftercare, in which you process the insights from the session together with your coach and learn how to apply them in your daily life.

If you want a safe psychedelic experience with proper preparation and guidance, then a psilocybin session Triptherapie is a good option. Thanks to the intake form, we can assess your risk factors in advance and determine how you can prepare optimally.