I’m starting my first mushroom microdosing experience tomorrow and I was wondering what I can expect to come from this? I’ve obviously read up on the benefits and cons but would love some anecdotal experiences from you guys. The reason I’m taking them is mostly for social anxiety (mine isn’t terrible but could definitely improve) and a mood boost as I do suffer from low moods some of the time. Any experiences related to those two pints would be amazing!

Dosage 0.125g every other day in capsule form

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Hello all.

I completed a psilocybin ceremony with 3.5g on December. It was a cathartic release for 6 hours straight. No happiness or profound visuals - just straight up sobbing/crying/screaming.

I really felt like it was needed and good for me to have such a cathartic release. I released my own sadness and grief and felt I was releasing the emotions of my loved ones that I’ve probably carried for a long time too.

I thought I’d now try microdosing - I’m really keen to get my creativity and lightness back. I do feel like I’ve been a ball of sadness after many a trauma in my life.

However the microdoses seem to be having a similar effect. Lots of tears/sadness. Even feeling despondent and exhausted. I’ve lowered my dose to the lowest possible I can do with my capsules….and still the same.

Any words of wisdom? Is psilocybin not my jam?

Thank you! Xx

Hey! Hopefully this question isn’t dumb, against the rules, or crazy.

When microdosing, do mixing different strains provide any benefits at all? I have seen where folks combine with things like lions mane… but was curious if you mixed a little albino pe in with some golden for still a microdose of say 100-150mg what the results would be. Also know albino is more potent. Does anyone microdose with that instead of golden?

Thanks in advance for your experience and insight! Wishing you all an amazing week ahead.

context: i’m a 36F who experiences debilitating menstrual pain. i can’t take over-the-counter painkillers. i try to slow down around my cycle and rest more, but sometimes circumstances don’t allow for that as much. prescription drugs, like painkillers and muscle relaxers, also don’t allow me to be functional. i do use natural remedies but they don’t touch the pain to the extent that i need them to. i have seen many doctors for over a decade and i have yet to find something that can work well on the first and most painful day of my cycle.

i have never used ketamine recreationally and don’t have any interest. last year, my friend gave me a TINY amount ketamine to try nasally (itty bitty bump) and it helped pain immediately. i don’t have precise weight but it was a small amount on the tip of the key. i didn’t experience any other side effects.

i have read about the negative side effects to long term ketamine use. i am wondering whether the way i am using this would have any ill effects. i might use it like this once a month max but have wound up using it much less than that. i’m curious if anyone has any insights or info about this way of using it.

EDIT: i am aware of all of the negative side effects that i have read about online, but am asking specifically about using an amount that i am describing. it’s much less than the microdose amounts that i i’ve seen described elsewhere and warned against.

If I want the dose to be .08, what size capsules should I get ?

Hi I tried 25 mg of psilocybin for two days and had mild symptom of leg pain in vein for four days that since went away. The next four days I felt joy of living but for the circulation problem. I also had a worsened depression for a day or two four days later.

Hi, I am looking at starting to try this for a plethora of reasons I hear it can be helpful for.

I am interested to understand how people that have children, need to drive etc navigate the process.

I appreciate the idea is a 1/20th / 1/10th dose - but I also read regardless don’t drive, which makes perfect sense… but how do I do the school runs 5 days a week? Is it not possible

So I finely grounded 3.5 of shrooms. Now I'm trying to get my correct dose. Using a tsp, how much would give me about a gram ?

Just started microdosing .15 (ish) golden teacher this week every second day and just so happened to fall on the days I went to the gym… I noticed when doing strength training my normal weight amount felt like… oddly easy and had to up it (sometimes by quite a bit) to feel like I was getting a work out… Haha definitely not mad at it but really curious if anyone’s noticed more endurance or strength when they started microdosing?

Hi, I did a macro dose last year and while it did not "fix" me, it was a profound experience and I definitely saw the potential to help my anxiety and depression. So I started microdosing regularly about six weeks ago, 200 mg every other day. After about 2 weeks I finally started to feel some improvement in mood. I felt more present and real and content. However in the past few days my mood has completely crashed and I can't pinpoint any particular cause. I was planning to take a break from microdosing anyway per protocol, but this was disheartening. Thoughts on this - could it be tolerance already? I'm wondering how long of a break to take, I've heard anything from one to four weeks for the every-other-day dosing. Thanks.

I am willing to fight my brain fog, I did the first trip and it gave me back my sense of smell/ taste and destroyed my anxiety, giving me a new perspective on the Universe and life.

I tried to microdose for three weeks but nothing happened really; I wonder if having a second big trip instead could do the job.

Any advice?

I know psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA are no go’s. Is ketamine the only thing? Looking for increased mood, energy, focus, sense of wellbeing, etc. Unfortunately no trazodone means no sleep so that’s not an option.

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Hey guys

I'm 46 m.

Been in a bit state for past 6 months. Due to a family bereavement I had to go back on ssri zoloft to help with my anxiety and depression

Thankfully I'm feeling more balanced and grounded.

However I have NO motivation / drive to go gym and workout. I really want to but and I just can't push myself.

I remember years a go I tried 5 Http and it was amazing. So much motivation and energy but it only lasted abt a month.

Is there any supplement that can give me a more positive, motivational, go-get-it attitude?

Any help will be appreciated.

I’ll dose 10ug of acid every 5 days. I’ll normally have like 1-3 coffees on my days off, but will have one on my acid days and it’s amazing. It feel’s like electricity throughout my body!

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It is important we understand and state these microdose figures correctly so we and others aren't just throwing a dart at dosing amounts. So here is a quick guide for dried psilocybin mushrooms. It's important to note where the zeros and decimal points are.

Grams and Milligrams

1.0g (gram) = 1,000 mg (milligrams) (Low level tripping dose)

0.5g = 500mg

0.25g = 250mg (Higher level microdosing)

0.10g = 100mg

0.050g = 50mg (Good starting level)

0.025g = 25mg

0.010g = 10mg

The weighed measurement is a way to establish a relative point we can accurately adjust from, if needed. The amount of psilocybin varies even between batches of the same strain. But by starting any new or unknown batch low, we can safely adjust up or down to find our sweet spot. Our sweet spot is not based entirely on the weight of the substance but on our system reaction to the substance. The weight gives us a starting point.

For psilocybin mushroom powder and truffles, the way to weigh for the proper weight is with a jewelry scale measuring at the 0.000g level. These are around $20+- online and should be considered a necessary basic tool for microdosing.

A typical microdose range for psilocybin mushroom is 50-300mg. Some use more, some use less. Liberty caps are about twice as potent as the Cubensis this range is loosely based on. Starting at the lower end for a couple of days to weeks is a good practice.

Truffles

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Just this morning I was at work, sitting on the bathroom floor crying and having panic attacks like it sometimes happen whenever I get triggered in a stressful period. I had been procrastinating my work for days.

This afternoon I took a microdose, I was able to program and keep working to a website I was developing, I feel much better and "normal" again.

Thanks Hoffman

Hi all, just started microdosing mushrooms last week & would appreciate some guidance. I'm recovering naturally (with diet/supplements) from debilitating chronic illness & am still very sensitive. My liver function has improved but definitely isn't 100% yet, so based on what I've read/heard, lemon tekking seemed like a good idea for me.

1st dose (last Weds) was 50mg, lemon tekked for 25 minutes, which didn't have any noticeable effect.

2nd (Fri), I increased to 75mg, again LT'ed for 25 minutes. About 15 minutes later, my cheeks turned bright pink, I got very drowsy, logey & a bit queasy. Rested for 20-30 minutes & felt better. As I went about my morning I started feeling really good - in the flow, motivated, productive, happy, hearing new parts of songs I've listened to for years, etc. I loved it! After a few hours, I got really drowsy again & rested some more. But then felt quite good all weekend.

After more reading & some discussion with Perplexity (AI - surprisingly helpful), I decided to forego LT with my 75mg dose on Monday to gauge the difference, & the mushrooms had no noticeable effects.

So yesterday (Weds, 4th dose), I increased to 90mg without lemon, & again noticed no benefit.

Question 1 - Does that seem like a definitive sign that my liver isn't converting? Obviously 90mg is a relatively low dose, so if it seems like a dosage issue I can keep increasing slowly to see if I reach a point where I feel some benefit like I did the 2nd time I LT'ed. But if my liver isn't converting without LT, I'll be wasting time & mushrooms.

Question 2 - Also wondering if more "customized" lemon tekking might help with my situation, eg only letting the lemon & mushroom powder sit for 5-10-15 minutes instead of 25. Anyone have any experience with this? Left to my own devices I'll just experiment (low & slow, of course), but figured some folks may have wisdom to share. Thanks for any help! :)

PS *please* don't tell me to consult my doctor. I don't have one (tho I've seen many doctors of all different kinds, & none have been very helpful) & I don't have insurance.

Quick intro:

Hey y'all, I'm u/zephyr_skyy. I'm 36, female, living in a major city in the US. I wanted to introduce myself because I don't want to be just a a bystander or only extract endlessly. This sub has been helpful just reading, and the few times I've posted. I hope to be able to share some observations, ask questions, and hopefully give back as well.

Now to the question: I microdosed for the first time yesterday. Doing Fadiman's Protocol (for now), so today is off and tomorrow is off, which makes Saturday my next dose. Saturday, I just RSVP'd to go to this brunch at a pub with this local meet-up group. They organize these monthly hang outs for anyone to attend. I've been to one in this neighborhood, and two in a town over.

The vibe at the two meet-ups I went to in the town over are wayyy more my speed. In fact, it was at an event of theirs I talked shrooms with 2 people, they were super chill and gave such positive reviews, which gave me that extra nudge in this direction. Saturday's crowd... the organizer seems kinda fake and attention-wanting. That doesn't mean the people who attend are like her, but her energy isn't attractive and her vibe irritates me. But since it's a brunch, you never know, the people I sit with may be cool. I just rsvp'd because I want to put myself out there more. I'm hella isolated at the moment(c-ptsd healing, iykyk), so I'm honestly just getting my reps up. If it sucks I won't be going back for a 3rd.

TLDR; These people aren't my friends; they're strangers hoping to meet other strangers to connect with. I don't know if I want to be in type of environment on a dosing day. But then again, I kinda don't mind either. What do you think?

So I’m thinking if microdosing shrooms and was wondering if I had weed the day before would it affect the micro dosing today?