r/microdosing

I’m 4 months postpartum and going back to work soon. My job is emotionally and mentally demanding so the thought is putting a real toll on my mental health on top of the thought of losing my bonding time with my baby. I’m looking to mircodose 100mg of shrooms with a schedule of 4 days on and three days off. I was hoping to breastfeed as normal, especially since it’s such a low dose. Has anyone done something similar? Please share. And no I will not see a doctor about medication for antidepressants or anxiety.

I (28F) thought id make a post as I am struggling to find anything relating to this online - been searching in micro-dosing causing trouble sleeping / causing anxiety but not much luck in finding anything - i suppose this is because everyones individual experience varies so much & studies are limited etc !!!

I micro-dosed a couple years ago and it was incredible for my mental health (especially anxiety) I was having CBT therapy and my anxiety was so bad i was ready to go on meds for it. I decided to give it a go (mushrooms) and i remember at the start i felt really intense, super anxious, irritable etc. they were 150mg - so I half the dose and begin to feel much better, ended up microdosing for two months , didn't need therapy anymore and felt such a change of self, one i could have never imagined!

i started again because i feel i've been somewhat depressed for a while now, a kind of lingering sadness / feeling muted emotionally / like i have nothing to say to anyone /lacking in inspiration and feeling exhausted and dull and bored of myself. I exercise regularly and have incredible bf and incredible friends but feel i am just existing in a very dull mildly disconnected bubble no matter what. mundane blue kinda feeling. It seems trying it this time has flipped the depressed feeling into anxiety but i guess atleast its doing something and im feeling something haha.

This time i started by halfing the dose as that felt good last time - taking it in the morning, on days i didn't have work or to much to do - three days in a row - I had awful nights sleep, each night. waking up restless and unable to go back to sleep (i didnt remember having this before.) awful dreams, and in the day just feeling headachy, anxious and compressed kinda feeling. Maybe I should half the dose again and build up? but taking any less surely seems a bit too small amount? im not too sure! im also a very highly sensitive person so perhaps this is why.

I do remember some of this headache feeling last time and know that can be a side effect. I wanted to do 4 days on / 3 days off but I felt i had had to avoid taking it as woke up with awful headache on day 4. so I am going to give it 4 days break and see how it goes taking it again after that. I think maybe 3 days on 4 days off might work better with my schedule in general.

But i was wondering if anyone had experienced anything similar? if there is a time at beginning of adjustment and side effects - before it settles down? and if so how long did it take before it started to feel good? I am determined to push through a bit to see if it levels out! :) thank you!!

this is my first post on here and sorry if longwinded/ badly written xxx

Hi guys ,

So I have a mental problem where I need atleast one substance in à day to ease my mind . After years of using substances with horrible side effects (alcoholism, stoner, etc etc ) I finally found kratom !
Kratom has saved my life bc it doesn't get me "high" . It just kinda relaxes and slows down my brain . I can just relax . Without hindering my ability to do anything else .

I recently started smoking again , a little bit . And yes it is enjoyable at night but I don't have much and I don't want to start using it every night. My budget for kratom is running out and in roughly 2 months i won't be able to afford it anymore. Which scares me tremendously bc it saved my life . Before kratom i was a zombie.

I have finally gotten the right adhd medication for me , but I still struggle with that extreme brain speed and uncomfortability . I am also prescribed Xanax , which I have sadly increased my tolerance to it .

---

I have heard of microdosing before . I have some LSD . Very strong tabs (advertised at 300ug but probably 200ug) . Obv microdosing a "300ug" tab is gonna be hard .

But could this help me ? If I started now, and followed à regime for the next 2 months until I get to not being able to get kratom anymore . Would it help me ? Does anyone have any success stories of quieting that voice in your brain and being relaxed without needing something like kratom or maybe only needing a VERY small dose to relax instead of what im taking now (it's a fat dose)

It's frustrating bc it's either I take a BUNCH of Xanax and then im fine or I take a high dose of kratom and some Xanax and then im fine .

I HAVE NOTIFIED MY ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST ABOUT THIS AND I AM GOING TO HAVE A MEETING WITH HER SOON TO TAPER OFF Xanax back to a normal level and what to do with the kratom.

However I need a substitute, I am planning on going to rehab in 6-12 months, I have to do the application and there is a big waiting list for the one I want to go to.

But simply put , I cannot survive without something to calm my mind , and not just your average cbd joint . Thats whats great about kratom , it cuts the negativity out my mind without heavy side effects. But sadly I won't be able to afford it anymore soon and I am honestly very scared of how life will be without it.

Hi, I’m thinking about giving mushroom microdosing another try, mainly for my generalized/social anxiety and depression.

I previously microdosed Golden Teachers, but they often made my anxiety worse or made me too emotional, even at relatively low doses (around 50–100mg) following Fadiman’s protocol. Because of that, I’m wondering whether P. natalensis or P. ochraceocentrata might affect anxiety differently.

I’ve read a few reports that Natalensis can have less body load and feel less anxiety-provoking than cubensis. I’m also a bit confused about the difference between true P. natalensis and P. ochraceocentrata, since a lot of what was historically circulated as “Natalensis” apparently turned out to be ochraceocentrata.

Has anyone here microdosed Natalensis or ochraceocentrata, especially if you’re prone to anxiety? Did you notice any difference compared with cubensis in terms of anxiety, emotional effects, or body load?

I’d also be interested in experiences with different Natalensis varieties/genetics such as NSS, Natal Moon, or Natal Hills.

Thank you

Iv done this several times pretty cool sometimes lucid dreams

Does anyone else struggle to take their MD? If so, how do you overcome and stay consistant?

I have found so much relief from my anxiety and depression via microdosing but I'm currently in a place where I face a mental battle when it comes to taking my medication (100mg ochra; every other day).

When I finally give in I usually feel relief from my mental health issues right away. I even ask my partner to remind me/ask "when was the last time you took your MD" as a form of encouragement when I start to really struggle. I'm trying to understand why I choose to tred water and risk drowning when I have a life preserver floating right in front of me.

Some of this stems from what I refer to as "fear of god". Essentially me being aware of how powerful mushrooms can be at higher dose (via exp), and the irrational fear that I will experience those effects even at a 100mg dose.

Another part of my reservation comes from not feeling like I have the time to dose. I would prefer to not take before work, and taking in the evening makes it hard for me to fall asleep.

Taking mushrooms at any dose tends to be a little hard on my gut and bowels as well.

For more context I'm in my mid 30s. I don't drink, smoke weed, nor do I take mental health medication or participate in any recreational drug use.

I suppose I could cut the dose in 1/2 and see what happens...

Open to any and all suggestions. Thanks for reading.

Hello my fellow microdosers,

I have experimented with microdosing psychedelics (mushrooms) a number of times over the years (in total x5-7 3 month “courses” using the Fadiman protocol, at intermittent periods over the years- starting in ~2018) which I have always found to be constructive (for improving/ stabilising mood, heightening focus & creativity, and generally for promoting positive introspection and emotional/ psychological growth)

Since starting ADHD meds last year, I have found that the stimulants keep me focused and keep my mind clear to a level that the psychedelics never quite managed. Since starting on meds I’ve not dipped my toe back into the world of microdosing; but I would like to, in order to try and balance out the effects of the stimulants.

I’d be Interested to hear anyone here’s experience with their ADHD and microdosing psychedelics. I hope that this can be an open discussion, but here are some starter questions to get you thinking:

What method/ approach worked best for you?

Do you combine the two or take them separately?

How have you found it?

Do you find a synergy or anergy with the microdose and your ADHD meds?

——

I’m looking forward to hearing your perspectives and learning about your experiences.

Thank you!

I know about how it promotes neuroplasticity and brakes the habit of addiction but like how's it all work the process and stuff and I'm having trouble completely just jumping off of the kratom cold turkey I've tried to taper and stuff but it's really difficult I'm trying to do micro dosing instead but extremely tired still

Hey everyone I'm about to start micro dosing shrooms for personal reasons. but I'm worried it will effect me in boxing, say for example like my hunger,motivation or like mindset while training if anyone has any experience I'd love to know.

Just a bit paranoid it may effect my training but who knows it might make it better.

I see so many great reviews on here of the long term effects of microdosing but the research seems to be inconclusive on it.

hey guys,

I've been microdosing .25grams of golden teachers the last few weeks and haven't really noticed any benefits. I still feel pretty negative, and suffer from depression and ruminative thinking. Has anyone had experiences like this and may be able to advise? I'm taking with lions mane and 100 mg of niacin. I take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and am doing the Stamets protocol. I'm on SSRI's, but a really low dose - about 8-10mg of Sertraline as I'm weaning myself off. I really badly want some relief but just haven't noticed any of the benefits others have described so could do with some trouble shooting or advice. thanks in advance!

I've grinded 1g dried mushroom and divided in 13 capsules (the size I had at home) so, approximately 0,08g per capsule. I started with one, (one day in, two off) and had no effects. Took 2 in the same protocol for about 2 weeks, no problem. The last time gave me a bit of a buzz, and I stopped for a week or two. Today I did the same, 1g/13 caps. Took 2 and luckily had a day off, because I had a strong effect. No tripping with visuals and all, but felt like I had smoked a joint. Is my tolerance dropping?

Does anyone alternate between the two? I really like MD'ing psilocybin, but sometimes find it tough to focus at work. MD'ing LSD helps me focus more, but I am not as crazy about the feeling the rest of the day. Considering a schedule where I MD LSD once a week and then psilocybin on Fridays/Saturdays. Anyone tried this?

Looking for any information at all about how glp1 drugs might interfere, anecdotal or otherwise, new and trying to learn, thanks

I’ve microdosed in the past but never noticed much effect other than a bit of irritability. I was thinking of doing stamets with 200mg a day, is this too much? Not sure if fadiman at a lower dose is better to start with.

I want to hear from people who are officially diagnosed with ADHD. Has anyone switched to MD instead of their meds and seen the same benefits?

I am undiagnosed but positive that I may have it. I make impulsive decisions sometimes, speak before I think and or do things that are just kinda dumb sometimes and later realize it.

I realllly really want to get into microdosing but I do have depression and borderline personality disorder so I’m unsure if it will be bad for me long term? Has this ever helped anyone before? Or have you tripped and has it helped or made it worse?

I started microdosing around a month ago 0.2g capsules 3 on 3 off I felt a shift first few days lighter and better mood and then started to get headaches and couldn’t do much for a few hours on dosing days can definitely feel the dose aswell do I go down in dose to see proper benefits and how long until you start seeing noticeable changes to help lift depression and help with motivation feeling lost etc

I just microdosed 0.1g and am (unfortunately) tripping... 🫤

It's the second time this has happened now.

I didn't want to feel anything, I don't enjoy it.

I've double checked the weight, yep definitely 0.1g.

I picked them myself maybe 2 months ago, dried them out naturally for about a week, then ground them up via a pepper grinder.

Both times I ate it with cheese on a fairly empty stomach.

Does cheese enhance it?

Am I just super sensitive?

Or are these some super subs?!

Does the benefits of microdosing still apply haha? 🤞

Next time I'll try a crumb.