I have a serious lack of introspection in my life. I used to

>>18179297
frequently, be it morose, drugs can be the answer.
psychedelics are intensely introspective and will have you delving deep into your very being.
also, do other drugs and record your experience, learn about yourself and your inner workings.

>>18179312
Psychedelics didn't make me contemplate shit. I was just having an exotic adventure.
And drugs in general will make you blur out your vision of self rather then help you define it.
They're ok in moderation but that's it.

meditation is usually the correct answer here. Go read up on how to do it.

>>18179366
That's because you didn't want to contemplate shit dumbass. If you went into the trip with the mindset of bettering yourself you would have done so. it's obvious you an exotic adventure because that's what you wanted out of it.

Don't want to create another thread, but how do I meditate? There are a lot of guides, what guide should I stick to?

Drugs won't help but distract you. You need to reconnect with past events in your life that helped you develop your past identity. becoming more empathetic and compassionate for others sake with a heart of service would mean people wouldn't be taking advantage of you. There must be change of heart on your part and less focus on you (Christian focus)

>>18179509
meditation is really about focusing on awareness, and not the thought process reacting to it. It's allowing only perception input in, and keeping the mind quiet.