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re: Anyone ever tried a sensory deprivation chamber? What's it like?
Posted on 11/17/16 at 8:47 am to fr33manator
Posted on 11/17/16 at 8:47 am to fr33manator
I manage a very reputable center. AMA
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Posted on 11/17/16 at 8:52 am to keakdasneak
how many people drown a year
Posted on 11/17/16 at 8:54 am to keakdasneak
What are the immediate benefits of SD and are there any potential negative side effects?
Posted on 11/17/16 at 8:54 am to Slippery Slope
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how many people drown a year
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To my knowledge there has been 1 death in a commercial float tank. The user was into John Lilly and was on ketamine while floating.
Posted on 11/17/16 at 9:01 am to Mr. Hangover
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What are the immediate benefits of SD and are there any potential negative side effects?
The science on floating is very new. There is a division of the Laureate Institute for Brain Research totally devoted to studying floating but it has only existed for 3 years. So the data of their early research is just coming back. Floating seems to "shut down" certain parts of the brain (the default mode network and the amygdala) that are responsible for anxiety, depression, fight or flight. The default mode network is a system of two connected parts of the brain that decides what information coming in is important.
Hyperconnectivity correlates to anxiety. Connectivity is significantly reduced post-float. You also have a 90% reduction in gravity so your skeletal system gets a break. And the magnesium is good for muscle aches.
Anecdotally, I've reached some very deep meditative states in the tank and experience things that are very similar to the effects of psychedelics.
This post was edited on 11/17/16 at 9:04 am
Posted on 11/17/16 at 9:31 am to El Magnifico
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El Magnifico
What place did you go to in Nola?
Posted on 11/17/16 at 9:44 am to fr33manator
No. Why would I want to remove my senses. I'd rather take acid and increase my senses.
Posted on 11/17/16 at 9:47 am to keakdasneak
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I manage a very reputable center. AMA
Is your name a homestarrunner reference?
Posted on 11/17/16 at 9:54 am to fr33manator
No
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:22 am to keakdasneak
Joe Rogan gave an interview where he discussed taking LSD in a sensory deprivation chamber. He claims it was life altering because you lose all sense of time. Your brain also has trouble sensing where your skin ends and the water begins so it is constantly firing off the nerve endings.
This is based on his interview, I have never been in a deprivation chamber.
This is based on his interview, I have never been in a deprivation chamber.
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:24 am to fr33manator
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sensory deprivation chamber?
That is not a real thing. It is one of those made up Hollywood ideas like Midevil Times or objections at weddings.
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:25 am to Salmon
Apparently there's one in Bossier and one opening in Shreveport. Never tried it though. Want to watch the movie "Altered States" before I go.
Driftaway Float Center
Driftaway Float Center
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:28 am to Finch
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Joe Rogan gave an interview where he discussed taking LSD in a sensory deprivation chamber. He claims it was life altering because you lose all sense of time. Your brain also has trouble sensing where your skin ends and the water begins so it is constantly firing off the nerve endings.
This is based on his interview, I have never been in a deprivation chamber.
I haven't taken LSD in the tank but have done high doses of edibles and experienced something very very much like a DMT flash.
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:33 am to fr33manator
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:33 am to keakdasneak
Want to give me a free trial?
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:40 am to Knight of Old
I loved the Charles Haid character "Mason" from that film.
“I'm not going to listen to any more of your kabbalistic, quantum, frigging dumb, limbo mumbo jumbo!”
“I'm not going to listen to any more of your kabbalistic, quantum, frigging dumb, limbo mumbo jumbo!”
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:42 am to Ingeniero
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Want to give me a free trial?
I would. I'm not anywhere near Baton Rouge.
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:43 am to fr33manator
I get blind folded sometimes during sex. Does that count?
Posted on 11/17/16 at 10:57 am to keakdasneak
So would you say that your chambers are worth a shot for someone who experiences anxiety/panic attacks?
Posted on 11/17/16 at 11:02 am to Mr. Hangover
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So would you say that your chambers are worth a shot for someone who experiences anxiety/panic attacks?
Absolutely. The effects on the brain are the same as anti-anxiety medications. I would qualify that a bit. Go somewhere that has a modern cabin/room style tank. They're not as intimidating as the traditional tanks. And talk to the person on the phone to get a sense of them. Most people in the industry are very thoughtful but not all. I think if you're floating for anxiety/panic attacks/ptsd then you need to feel well informed. I make sure anyone getting into our tanks feels as comfortable as they can.
Someone talking about floating for PTSD
This post was edited on 11/17/16 at 11:06 am
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