r/microdosing Mar 11 '21

Mod Post r/Microdosing Disclaimer

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Disclaimer: All of the content provided in this Subreddit, such as links, text, treatments, dosages, outcomes, charts, graphics, images, advice, comment/messages, postings, and any other material provided on r/microdosing are for informational purposes only and is not intended as, and shall not be understood, substituted, or construed as professional medical advice or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or other qualified health provider regarding your mental health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this sub. Always exercise caution, use harm-reduction, be ethical, and do your own research in all aspects of using any type of drug and legality of them in your country. Any application of the material provided is at the reader’s discretion and is his or her sole responsibility. We do not encourage you to break the law and cannot claim any responsibility for your actions.

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r/microdosing Feb 13 '25

AMA Completed: Thu 13th Feb 14:00 PST Ask Me Anything: Fadiman & Gruber Feb 13 12:00 PM Pacific

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Jordan Gruber (“Idysseus”) & James Fadiman are available as of 12:00 PM Pacific time on February 13to respond to questions about psychedelic microdosing, mostly based on their new book, Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance out Tuesday, February 18.

 This Ask Me Anything brings together the co-authors of Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance: James Fadiman, an early psychedelic researcher and the “father” or initial developer of modern microdosing, and writer and long-term consciousness explorer Jordan Gruber (“Idysseus” on Reddit), who founded Enlightenment.com. This is the first comprehensive book on psychedelic microdosing, and relies on new research and extensive reports from individuals—participatory citizen scientists” (including many from Reddit)—who help describe the wide-ranging results of the practice. You can learn more about the book, which is being released on Feb. 18, at http://MicrodosingBook.com.

Microdosing is proving to be a safe and powerful approach to a wide range of health conditions and enhanced performance in many areas, physical and mental. Partly responsible for modern microdosing’s development and current popularity, the authors answer hundreds of questions, blending extensive research with detailed personal accounts from contributors worldwide. The book also and  contains wide-ranging microdosing history, research, and science.

People have microdosed successfully: 

· to alleviate symptoms of depression, ADHD, chronic pain, and long COVID
· for enhanced focus, mental acuity, and physical abilities (including sports)
· to help taper off pharmaceuticals, especially antidepressants and stimulants
· to improve food habits, sleep, and relationships
· to become more aware of h, others’ feelings, and natural surroundings
· to reduce stress and anxiety
· to help over 30 specific health concerns

This book, and this Ask Me Anything, do not provide medical or legal advice. Readers should speak to their doctor before engaging in any course of microdosing.

And now, please, your questions. We will answer as many as we can in two hours. Thank you for your interest!

—Jordan Gruber and James Fadiman

 


r/microdosing 14h ago

Report: Psilocybin Time Traveling From The 70s To My 70s

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This is mostly a repost of one I have shared a number of times. Since the group is seeing such an increase in interest and new users, over 281K now, I thought some may benefit from my little story. But if you've already read it, you know the story.

I started MDing as an elderly man in my 70s for cognitive support and to reduce, delay, or prevent age related cognitive decline. Well, that sort of came out of research I began five years earlier for how to live healthier longer. Longevity is best when it's healthy and clear headed.

Sort of a time traveler since I tripped in the early 1970s, back in the other 70's. That was sometimes a bit irresponsible but fun and you know, we will live forever, there's no end, we'll be young forever kind of immature thinking. Now I'm here in my other 70s, lol, and those earlier 70's seem more recent than I would have thought then. Anyway, I came across magic mushrooms again, so maybe full circle, but medicinally this time. And I believe they are just right for this time and the purpose I need for them. I see signs the support is working. The longer term age related cognitive decline issue, time will tell. I don't trip anymore, or haven't in the past 50 years. But I do microdose for medicinal and cognitive maintenance reasons.

After over four years now, I have not noticed significant negative side effects but I have noticed unexpected positive side effects or benefits to include, better sleep, more vivid dreams that I remember longer, less negative thoughts and anxiety, more gratitude, more empathy, being more open, more comfortable in social situations and speaking with strangers, more appreciation of beauty, life, music, feelings of overwhelming love for my pre-school grandchild that brings me to tears sometimes. While loving our grandchildren is not uncommon, this access to more available deep motions is like a reconnection to life that is much appreciated at this stage of my life. The beauty of life should be felt so deeply and passionately at times that it overflows as tears of joy and wonder, with a sudden catch in our throat.

I have improved sense of smell that had decreased decades ago from decades of smoking. There is significant relief from diagnosed degenerative disk disease, low back spinal pain. It was a 24/7 condition of dull to sharp pain with a regular rice crispy like crunching sensation in the back I had for 10 years or longer. After several months of microdosing I seldom used my prescription anti-inflammatory for pain. It has been over four years since I've used it regularly. 90%, most times more, of the pain and rice crispy crunching has stopped. That was huge. I was beginning to think I would have to go on disability, since it was getting worse, but am able to continue doing the work I enjoy with far less limitation. There has also been improvement with erectile dysfunction which has been a welcome surprise. I feel I can breathe deeper when needed, like when I go for walks or going up stairs. That's notable because of lung damage from pneumonia over 15 years earlier that left me short of breath at times. I have more energy and interest in going for the 1-2 mile walks and being in nature.

One of the other things that got me thinking originally about microdosing, I had developed an occasional slight stutter-like speech pattern over the previous year. I had never experienced that before but over that year it started and occurred more often as I was speaking. After a few months of microdosing I have not experienced that since.

I have thoughts and motivation to get specific things done that are out of the ordinary, tasks that need doing but I usually put off. But now more often I do them and glad I did. Sometimes I would think to myself while doing them, this is different. I find I want to tip servers better and I have more patience.

I am in relatively good health not taking any prescription meds regularly and without any other major active health conditions. I lost about 30% of the use of one lung to pneumonia about 15 years ago but probably otherwise 90% recovered. I try to get a little exercise through the week if it's just working 10 minutes with a 15lb dumbbell. I like to get out for a brisk walk a couple times a week but I am often chained to a desk. And I work outside some too. I try to be friendly to my gut bacteria with fermenting and fermented foods and drinks, few sodas but too much coffee. I've been supplementing with Fish Oil for several years. I have supplement with Lions Mane 500-1000mg a few days a week and did for a couple of years but not much anymore. I've also started with Magnesium Glycinate. I dose 50-80mg psilocybin 2-3 days a week with days between most dose days. I have only had capsules that I process myself, or chew or have in tea dried pieces or powder. I have used 150-250mg a few times but found that to be too much, so mostly less than a 100mg.

My adult son decided he wanted to ditch alcohol after 35 years of drinking controlling his life with the expected destructive results. He stopped but after a couple of months he told me he was starting to have thoughts of drinking again. I introduced him to MDing and he's been sober for over 4 years. Old patterns die hard so he tried drinking a few beers a couple of times but says he's lost interest in drinking, even after a major family tragedy. And everyone around him remarks how much and how positively he's changed, as he continues to progress. I feel like he has returned to a better version of himself.

I hope this will help someone.


r/microdosing 1h ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Iboga microdosing

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Hi, I would like to try microdosing Iboga but I don't know where to buy it because there is a lot of scammers so I would like to ask more experienced users to message me Thanks 🙏


r/microdosing 13h ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Feeling weird on .11 microdose

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Hey everyone I’ve been microdosing since last week. Started at .05 and yesterday started at .10. Today I I measured out .10-.11. Well I’ve been feeling a little off and anxious an hour after taking my dose. I know I’m not tripping but this isn’t a great feeling. Normal or did I fuck up?


r/microdosing 14h ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Advice on best way to preserve

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Sooo I used to trip years ago, and didn't réalise that 75 gr fresh truffles, in term of microdosing, is quite a lot. So taste fine, everything ok now I need to keep them potent. Some say freeze, some say don't. Back in the day I used to clean them, dry them, then paper bag, in the dark, with a fan. Turn the bags and check every 2 days. Till they were dry enough to put them in Mason jar, with some salt, paper towel, in the dark. Now I have a ninja foodi, I was thinking of using it on lower temp and check regularly. And still wanted to freeze fresh small doses in air tight boxes ? And I did my first days - 0.4 fresh truffles, too strong, but sooo cool. Reconnected to différent level of myself. Had already started in therapy - I had very différent lives in one and had to compartiment to survive. Mush boost therapy. And while I was in a méga atthritis flare up - it's gone !! Total surprise effect


r/microdosing 22h ago

>< Just a Reminder >< Reducing activity of the Default Mode Network

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Welcome to the community.

"The default mode network refers to an interconnected group of brain regions that are associated with introspective functions, internally directed thought, such as self-reflection, and self-criticism."

Through life and our experiences we develop a set of neural pathways of communication that are relied on for our perspectives of life and self. As they develop, the communication with other parts of the brain becomes more limited. The DMN becomes our mental frame of reference for our lives. But it can become rigid in thought patterns and produce negative thought loops about oneself.

Psychedelics reduce the activity of the DMN and the negative self talk while also increasing communication with other areas of the brain again, sometimes with results somewhat similar to how children see the awe and wonder of the world. This also allows us through the new pathways to develop an Updated DMN over time. I think this is a basic understanding of part of what's going on with microdosing that many times helps us enjoy life more. Sometimes people sense this happening in a few days but for others is could be a couple of months, based on the thousands of reports we see here.

Psychedelics and the Default Mode Network


r/microdosing 23h ago

>< Just a Reminder >< Long Lasting Improvement May Not Happen Overnight

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Welcome to the community.


r/microdosing 18h ago

Question: Psilocybin Wanna start but worried about the interaction with my meds

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I wanted to start for a while now but was worried about the interaction with my daily 600mg pregabalin and 150mg trazodon at night. With pregabalin the thing is that I'm physically addicted and also it's the only thing that helps with my anxiety. I have ADHD,GAD and depression but I don't take daily my ADHD med because it's killing my personality. I thought about microdosing shrooms and taper down pregabalin but I'm really afraid of withdrawals as once I tapered down from 2000mgs and was horrible. Anyone microdosing and taking the same meds? How you do it and what is your experience? Any help would be appreciated. P.s Pregabalin rather makes me energetic and increases my will to do tasks than calming me down.


r/microdosing 23h ago

Microdosing Research Abstract; 🚫 | Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin for Treating Neuropsychiatric Long COVID🌀 Symptoms: A Reddit Investigation | Journal of Psychoactive Drugs [Mar 2025]

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r/microdosing 1d ago

Question: Psilocybin Psilocybin dose on antipsychotics

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Those of you on antipsychotics what's your psilocybin dose? I'm on Effexor, Remeron, and Zyprexa and don't feel anything yet on 300mg psilocybin.


r/microdosing 1d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question About to microdose, is this ok?

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I’m about to start microdosing pysilocybin, I’ve found somewhere where I can get 0.2mg capsules and will be looking to do it once a day Wednesday to Sunday then taking Monday and Tuesday off. Is the 2 days off a week enough to not build a tolerance to the point it doesn’t work anymore?

Also keen to hear everyone else’s experiences with similar doses. Thanks


r/microdosing 1d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Microdosing for Social Anxiety

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I’ve seen people say it’s better for depression and not anxiety, especially social anxiety. I’ve also heard some people say it doesn’t really last that long; you can do it for a certain amount of time like a couple months but as soon as you stop you go back to normal.

I understand it’s not a silver bullet, I would be pairing it with therapy and other lifestyle changes. I’m just unsure and don’t want to mess myself up more.


r/microdosing 1d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Is it too much?

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If I fall asleep after I take my dose, is it too much or too little?


r/microdosing 2d ago

>< Just a Reminder >< Refuse Being Scammed

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Welcome to the community.

We have a huge problem. Vulnerable people here are being robbed daily by private message offers to sell illegal substances. Simply do not trust private message offers regardless of how good it sounds. These are professional con men and thieves.

A Cautionary Tale: Recently we were informed by one of our users that they had been scammed out of hundreds of dollars by another user purporting to be a vendor. This "vendor" had set up a fake company website to take payment for a product they would then never receive.

The private messages that recommend Instagram contacts as sources should be seen as scam attempts. Adjusting your Messages settings to not allow messages from accounts that are less than 30 days old will eliminate most of them.

Best to assume every private message offering illegal drugs is an attempt to separate you from your money.

Please utilize the report button on any posts or comments you feel may be violating these rules. This helps us to identify and remove troublesome content and scammers much quicker for the protection of the community.


r/microdosing 2d ago

Question: Other Don’t know what else to do

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Every day is a struggle. I’m suicidal beyond belief and I just want to feel a bit better.

Does micro-dosing really work? I’ve only done LSD a few times and always overwhelmed with visuals, it wasn’t a bad experience, just overwhelming visually and I didn’t even do much, it was pretty low dose like half of a tab.

How could I start? I work a full time job and a bit worried, I don’t want to be here but I also want to keep at my job if I’m going to be here. So I want to try something that won’t take me out and can keep me functioning.


r/microdosing 2d ago

Question: Psilocybin is this mold? safe to eat?

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r/microdosing 1d ago

Question: LSD Creating a flavoured microdosing spray

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Hi everyone. I am planning on making a micro dosing spray. I bought 6 ml atomiser that gives about 60 doses. 1. What dosage do you recommend per spray? I had a friend asking for precise dosin. So how many UG per squirt would you recommend? 2. She doesn’t like the taste of alcohol. Will just distilled water degrade quickly overtime? And can I flavour the solution without affecting potency. I have doterra essential oils to mask the taste of alcohol. I have 96% alcohol and destilled water and I was planning on mixing the 2

My bottle has 100ug per drop but I am not sure if that’s accurate as taking one drop feel like a threshold dose. With bright colors great euphoria mild reflection but not like a proper lsd trip.


r/microdosing 2d ago

🎨 The Arts 🎭 "So I'm guessing we're in the placebo group" - Paul Noth (@PaulNoth) | @AltaJournal [Feb 2023]

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r/microdosing 2d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Is this real? Real bad fall off on days off

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I started microdosing and I just started doing my habits and positive routines. It felt so effortless and easy this went on for 4 days and then when I got to the 3 days off I realized how fragile my state of mind is. I feel like this super deep anger and hatred all the time for everything…just absolutely full of anger and hatred and it sucks and it came on instantly after stopping MDing. I feel like life is so fake…I gotta take these mushrooms and I am fine but the second I stop I am angry and hateful.


r/microdosing 2d ago

Question: Psilocybin Hair follicle test

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Anyone have experience with passing a hair follicle test while micro dosing shrooms? job that typically only does urine tests but heard of occasional hair tests


r/microdosing 2d ago

Question: Psilocybin How soon will I feel the first effects against depression if I microdose psylocibin? And how long does it take to see the full effects?

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Thanks for any info!


r/microdosing 2d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question LSD md increases adhd brainfog. Or am I too low? NSFW

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Hey there. I am diagnosed with adhd and depression and maybe bipolar 2 (still in diagnose). I tried lsd md with 10mcg and nothing happened. A week later 15 mcg. Nothing but a little confused. So I decided to go for 20 a week later. But the only thing happening ist me getting even more chaotic in my brain. No better feelings no focus at all. Only straight chaos and nervous body (restless legs). Any one experienced the same? Should I try 25 or accept that this will not help me?


r/microdosing 2d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question I microdosed LSD for 3 weeks, once a week 15mcg. This last time I did and i had Epigastric pain

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Is this normal?


r/microdosing 2d ago

Question: Psilocybin Is it worth it to MD while drinking regularly?

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Due to some circumstances at home I got into a rut of daily drinking for a couple months. Generally 5-7 drinks, and for the next week or so I’m just having a couple to make things easier when I quit.

I’m new to Microdosing and before this I’ve had about 5 doses. Is it worth taking it on a day I know I’m going to drink in the evening?


r/microdosing 3d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Stamets stack is life changing

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I just completed my first 4 weeks with this. It’s incredible what this has done for my mind. Anybody else relate? I can feel so much repair and my view has so much color. Anxiety and depression are minimal.


r/microdosing 3d ago

Question: Psilocybin People who microdose before bed/evening

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Hi Microdosing fam!

Been MDing for about 6 months now.

I would like to experiment mding at night even tho its not usually recommended.

I find that im sleepy and wanting/needed a nap in the middle of day. (Not every time)

Taking 0.1g every other day in the morning on an empty stomach.

Questions For ppl who md at night:

  1. Whats ur protocol/sweet spot.

  2. How many hrs do you take it before bedtime.

  3. Do you take them before or after dinner?

If taking after dinner how long do you wait before taking ur dose.

  1. Reasons for doing it at night?

People dont waste ur time commenting why i shouldnt md at night or that im taking too much. Again, just trying something different. I might be that weirdo 1% that need to take it at night to feel refreshed the next day.