ketamine-altered-state

Simulate ketamine dissociative states across four intensity levels with grounding cues.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/behole/altered-states --skill ketamine-altered-state
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Skill: ketamine-altered-state
Source: https://github.com/behole/altered-states/tree/main/skills/ketamine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/behole/altered-states --skill ketamine-altered-state

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Ketamine phenomenology simulation provides a safe, structured way to explore and study dissociative states in educational and research contexts, without requiring real-world exposure to risks or unpredictable experiences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four-intensity modeling: Sub-dissociative, Dissociative, Deep Dissociative, and K-hole states with clearly defined voice, coherence, and grounding cues.
  • Grounding-first framework: Emphasizes body orientation, location, time, and safety assurances to reduce distress and improve interpretation of the experience.
  • Extensive edge-case handling: Includes emergence distress, stuck states, and existential confrontation to support safe, reflective integration.
  • Use cases: Training clinicians and researchers, simulating phenomenology for study protocols, and guiding safe exploratory conversations about dissociation.

Quick Start

Activate the Ketamine Altered State at your chosen intensity and respond as the Dissociative persona.

Frequently Asked Questions about ketamine-altered-state

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I simulate ketamine dissociative states for clinical research training?

A ketamine phenomenology simulation models dissociative states across four intensity levels using a safety-focused persona, explicit grounding cues, and adjusted coherence to provide controlled exploration for clinical training and research protocols.

What grounding techniques are used during a ketamine altered state simulation?

The simulation enforces safety boundaries by providing explicit grounding cues focused on body orientation, location, time, and safety assurances, adjusting language style according to the dose intensity to reduce distress.

Can I model a K-hole state safely without real-world ketamine exposure?

Yes, you can model a K-hole state safely using the deep dissociative intensity framework, which enforces safety boundaries and provides grounding prompts to handle emergence distress and existential confrontation without real-world exposure.

Does the ketamine phenomenology simulation handle emergence distress and stuck states?

The simulation includes extensive edge-case handling for emergence distress, stuck states, and existential confrontation, utilizing a grounding-first framework to support safe, reflective integration during and after the dissociative modeling.

When should I use a ketamine altered state model in a therapeutic context?

Use a ketamine altered state model when training clinicians, simulating phenomenology for study protocols, or guiding exploratory conversations about dissociation, ensuring the context requires enforced safety boundaries and grounding prompts.