hello. I can honestly say I used to be a pothead for a while and through that stage in life I embraced my "open mindedness". those thoughts didnt scare me, and I was surrounded by others who thought the same. Maybe it was the pot, or maybe the pot made it feel safer to deal with at the time. I havent used marijuana in Id say a couple years or so now, but I still feel these episodes very often. The only thing that changed was my realization of how scary they are. Was there any point when you were ok with these thoughts of being in a dreamworld?
Also, I completely get what you mean by the thoughts not being overwhelming at that moment. Its hard for me to care about the issues after they pass. Its almost like a burden to bring it up again. It literally makes me sick. I dunno if its like that for you or not. My episodes last I guess just over an hour each time. Once Its over I cant think about it. I try really hard to focus and rehash to a friend/family member, but I just dont care anymore, like some exhaustion or I feel absurd and forget why I thought that. Is that what you mean, or is this completely different?