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I know there are many channels that discuss these topics, and share advice or insights gathered from previous trips. But I'm talking about a video filmed while still under the influence and saying that upfront. Has anyone seen videos on YouTube where the creator sits down and talks to the camera while high on psychedelics?

Last night I had a beautiful mushroom trip and during the come down, I turned on my phone camera and talked to it for over 2 hours. Some of you may wonder why I would do this, and think it's a strange or boring way to spend a trip. But for me it was a nice chance to speak out loud about what I was experiencing.

Rewatching it later, I was surprised to be see how lucid I sounded. I thought my words would be scattered and occasionally non-sensical. I sometimes feel while tripping that I am overwhelmed by the possibilities of life and can't decide what I want to do or say or experience next. But to my surprise, after watching myself on a trip, I realized that a lot of this is just in my head. This was a beautiful realization!

I feel a desire to share this video publicly.

I think in its own tiny way, it could serve a small role in helping people who haven't taken psychedelics to open their mind to it. It would also help me on some level to stop being ashamed of this part of my identity. I've often felt that certain experiences can only be talked about in whispers between "the initiated". And that showing this side of myself would just lead to judgement and cause others to think that I'm either a burnout or insane.

But there is a part of me, deep inside, that has always admired those who speak openly and without shame about these topics. I would like to join them.

For context:

I don't have a job where I could get fired for this or live somewhere that could lock me up.

My main questions are:

1. Does anyone know if YouTube outright bans videos while tripping and could potentially discipline or ban my channel? That would suck.
2. Can anyone think of a reason that I shouldn't speak publicly about this? Have you had similar thoughts about how "open" you are, and why?

Happy to hear any reflections.

Love to all 🙏