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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 9:16:57 AM

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In my many "weird" jobs I've had over the years, one of them was as a salesman/maitainence person for a small company called "Float to Relax." We rented time in sensory deprivation tanks, al la "Altered States." The experience in a tank can be euphoric. The closest thing I've had that comes close to it is flying in a scene. It really mimics that feeling you have when you are lying in bed, and suddenly realize that you are still asleep, but are aware that you are asleep. From there, you can have all sorts of mild visual and auditory hallucinations. (It took me about 4 hours in the tank to reach that level, however.) The overall experience is a bit like having a waking dream.

Now, the type of sense dep you are talking about, simply being locked into a small dark room for a period of time, often has a negative effect on the psyche. For some reason, the restraint of the room becomes very difficult to endure. If there is any kind of restraint involved, that seems to magnify the irritation that is expereinced. My suggestion would be to try the tank first.

Besides, I hate that little town you wake up in, where it seems everyone has just left...

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 9:49:12 AM

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To clarify, I guess, in this scenario I was thinking in the same way as the 'experiment'. Total being - darkness, no sound, no tastes, no smell, totally immersed - I guess touch is a hard one to remove. There would also be no sense of what time of day or night it was or even not knowing where you might be.

I've been fantasising about this kind of situation for years, and it's something I'd be very intrigued to try. I've always found the idea of being locked up in a deep, dark dungeon supremely erotic, and incarceration in a sensory deprivation chamber is an interesting variation of that scenario. BDSM aspects aside, I'd simply be very curious to see how my mind reacted to the darkness and isolation. I've heard that hallucinations can actually set in fairly quickly under those conditions, so it might get interesting!

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 10:05:27 AM

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i have been through it, about 6 years ago, with my first Master and Mistress, and i did enjoy it because of the state of lack of control it puts you in, your completely at someone elses whim which is what i enjoy the most....the deep mental aspects that fear play and edge play brings into play.

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i was bound in plastic seran wrap (everywhere except my head) a blindfold was placed over my eyes and what i think was a paper bag placed over my head to diminish any left over light that i could see, as well as deciefer any noise that i may here to a muted amount, i remember hearing matches being lit, and then the feeling of something pointy being draped from my neck where the "bondage" had started across my chest and then down my stomach until they had reached the first point of bondage that they intended to cut open, the entire vaginal area of the bondage was cut open, and then something was placed in between my "lips" that made it burn, and itch, they left the room for what seemed like forever but was only maybe two minuets, i remember being scared to death, i was breathing heavy but, at the same time it was just this amazing experience that i will never forget, they re-entered the room with their tawse, added more icy hot and then choose to whip my cunt with the implement they had choosen, when finished the scissors or knife (whichever it was) was back at my chest, pressing against the seran wrap just enough to where i could feel the tip and the next cut came to the area of bondage surrounding my chest and the sensation in my cunt from the icy hot plus the warmth from the whipping was only growing more intense, i then felt the candlewax drip entirely over my chest and then down my stomach i squirmed of course not knowing what it was, and was left again while they were away i heard what sounded like a tea kettle go off, and this sense of panic went off inside me, i started to struggle to get out of what was left but there was no success in it because it was so tight, they walked back in watching me struggle, and told me that i would pay for it with the burning water that had come from the tea kettle, i freaked out, started franticly trying to get out of the plastic wrap but it was no use, the water came pouring out but to my disbelief rather than being burning hot, it was freazing cold.

LOL I still laugh at it to this day, they had a love for mindfucking me to death, but it is something that i miss.....and as far as me trying to get out of the bondage...yes for those of you interested i was punnished with a caning (if I remember right it was 100 if I screwed up and miscounted I dont remember but that would have made it 150 so it was one of the two....

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 10:21:20 AM

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I have not done full sensory deprivation, but the idea intrigues and scares me. I've done partial dep - bound, blindfolded, gagged, earplugged. I could sense my Master moving around the room, and that gave me comfort. It wasn't for very long, though, although I could have hung in there for quite awhile.

Confinement is what gets to me, though. I have been saran-wrapped - once. Full body except for head. I went into such a panic attack that I clawed my way through layers, nearly hysterical. I certainly did not expect that! When put in tight quarters (once stored under a desk with its chair tucked in, where I could not move more than about an inch all the way around, for a couple of hours), my anxiety rears its ugly head. There are times when he is over me when I'm on my back - he is over my face, fucking it, and the way my arms are (raised above my head) all hearing is blocked, as is my vision, as is my breathing, and I have to fight off anxiety. Something about being totally immobile while unable to hear makes me panic. We're working through it.

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 10:42:28 AM

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Interesting question. I've done partial sensory dep - blindfolded, bound. It's hot, not knowing what's coming next - wax, wheel, flogging ... that puts me in a very good place mentally. But, I could never handle full sensory dep - just the thought of floating in a water tank just makes my heart beat faster, and not in a good way. I'm prone to heavy claustrophobia and could only handle full restriction with the knowledge that my Master is in the room with me. Being left fully bound, blindfolded, gagged and with hearing cut off ... for more than a short while knowing I was alone puts me in a bad headspace, with anxiety ready to rear its ugly head. The thought of being put in a closet, any close quarters, makes me want to throw up. lol

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 10:56:04 AM

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I think it would be absolutetly relaxing...... peace........ quiet........... and time for a nap

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 12:15:41 PM

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sesnory dep especially in warm water is a fantasy of mine, havn't tried anything with it. Maybe next time Daddy and I are in a hotel we can try some sensory dep. I say in a hotel cause there'd be room to do it. my beds always messy and yeah I could clean it up but it's butted up against a wall with no room else to go an a hotel you can walk all way around.

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 12:41:00 PM

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If im in a dark spot I curl up and go to sleep. Try a moonless night in a thick jungle. It is a bitch trying to get around in.

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 1:24:58 PM

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ORIGINAL: Dnomyar

If im in a dark spot I curl up and go to sleep. Try a moonless night in a thick jungle. It is a bitch trying to get around in.

Oh, god... on a moonless night alone in a thick jungle I'd find a dark spot to curl up in and just bawl like a baby. ::shivers::

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 1:27:08 PM

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It depends entirely on the environment in which you're placed. Isolation tanks which simulate the womb can induce a floating or suspended feeling, and are used commercially to de-stress individuals; they're also used by some professional sathletes to reduce the amount of tension accrued during prolonged incidents of rage.

It should be noted, however, that psychologists have found that too little stimulation is not healthy for a human being. The deterioration in both physical and psychological functioning that occurs with sensory deprivation has been linked to the need of human beings for an optimal level of arousal. Too much or too little arousal can produce its own form of stress and impair a person's mental and physical abilities.

A French study was done in prolonged sensory deprivation in which a volunteer lived for six months in a dark cave. While he did have both provisions and electric light, attempts were made to neutralize his outside stimuli as much as possible. The result was that the subject became desperate for company, and formed a friendship with a mouse which had wandered into the cavern. At the end of the trial period, the subject had suffered acute time-loss, and did not know when it was, to either the day or the month.

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 2:17:20 PM

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these sort of tactics are used only in Guandanamo.... The thought by itself can make me feel crazy....

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 3:30:45 PM

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this is a great question...

as a kid, i was locked in small closets for who knows how long and it was terrifying for me...because of this, i thought that i'd never be able to do any kind of sensory deprivation but i was wrong.

with one dominant i was wrapped in plastic wrap completely up to my chin and wore ear plugs and a blindfold...i couldn't move at all. every once in a while he would kiss me so that i knew he was near. i was almost panic stricken until i got that first kiss from him, then i trusted and knew that he'd keep me safe. once i felt safe it was a place to drift and wonder and think and sometimes just nothing and that was nice for a change. as long as i knew he wasn't going to abandon me i was fine....i would do it again in a heartbeat with someone i trusted.

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 6:54:21 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Feric

A French study was done in prolonged sensory deprivation in which a volunteer lived for six months in a dark cave. While he did have both provisions and electric light, attempts were made to neutralize his outside stimuli as much as possible. The result was that the subject became desperate for company, and formed a friendship with a mouse which had wandered into the cavern. At the end of the trial period, the subject had suffered acute time-loss, and did not know when it was, to either the day or the month.

I read that story

it was in a Science Fiction anthology, he accidentally killed the last mouse trying to catch it (after killing all the other ones because they pestered him) I don't remember the end - I think he was quite mad by then.

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 7:19:01 PM

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Master has done a total sensory dep on me a couple of times. bound, gagged, blindfolded, total silence , and left alone. He would come in every now and then and touch me with a feather, or a drop of wine on the lips , or an drop of cold or warm water. This went on for several hours. It was extremely mentally intense. Not knowing when He was coming back and not knowing what He would use or do next. at one point He ran His hands just above my skin, never touching me, but i could sense Him and it was so arousing. I was relaxed and excited at the same time. It was awesome ..I would Love to get to do that again soon..(Hint Hint Master).

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 8:09:39 PM

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yes i must agree with those who have said it, the water tank kind of freaks me out as well, not sure what it is about it because i love water it just seems like it would be a weird place to be, very un normal.....

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 8:46:06 PM

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not sure how this works but iv been in that i am one that has been talk about in this same set up i found at some time i want loose but not long after i wished i was not let loose i like to set a time once start i be tied sight less in many ways till the time set . i have two nice locking hoods

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 10:57:28 PM

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why salt water in the tanks though?

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/21/2008 11:00:30 PM

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Much easier to float in salt water.

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/22/2008 9:28:59 AM

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Actually, no, Sabella, the science fiction story was taken from the experiment. the experiment itself was chronicled in National Geographic, with several photographs of the subject, as well as excerpts from his diary. Reading it, you can't help but feel his growing sense of anxiety. Once out of the cavern, the photographs show clearly his relief at being among humans again.

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RE: .Alone in the dark. - 1/22/2008 9:58:27 AM

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I just wanted to say thanks to everyone posting - the experiment that caused me to consider this question is on BBC Horizons (UK) this evening, so I am hoping to watch it.

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