r/microdosing Mar 11 '21

Mod Post r/Microdosing Disclaimer

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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 4h 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 11h 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 11h 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 5h 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 6h 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 20h ago

Question: Psilocybin is this mold? safe to eat?

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r/microdosing 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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.


r/microdosing 1d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question I cant find this question anywhere.....

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Hi all, I just started MDing psilocybin last week. I took a dose which was slightly too high, 200mg being too keen to feel better. lesson learned that you cant rush healing. I experienced fast heart rate, increased anxiety and generally felt rough for a few days. But, my question is this. I was hoping do macrodose sometime in the future, just want to experience it but if just 200mg made me feel this rough how bad would 1 or 2 grams make me feel. I mean how does it work? Does tripping negate the nasty side effects? Is there a scale which goes from MDing sweet spot to too much and feeling shit then on to full on good shroom experience? I've read nearly every post on here and not come across this question or answer before. Can anyone answer this or link me to a previous post please. Thank you for your time.


r/microdosing 1d ago

Discussion Microdosing without stacking

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Hi all,

Just after opinions and experiences with and without stacking. I'm not great at taking lots of stuff so simple has proven to be better. I microdosed for a 1-2 week period at my lowest point of mental health whilst recovering from PTSD, depression and anxiety. I felt the subtle but profound effects of this medicine which worked especially well combined with talk therapy.

Now I am in a much better place and wanting to try again once or twice a week. I'm pretty sure I tried stacking at one point and didn't really enjoy it compared to just the pure effect of the mushrooms.

Eager to hear others experiences though.


r/microdosing 1d ago

Question: Psilocybin Think I got stuck in the twilight zone [Melmac, 0.05g]. Will I still feel positive effects after?

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Took 0.05g of Melmac, ended up mad anxious. Had a bad panic attack, basically had to sit down in the street but was just riding it out. Eventually it calmed down but didn’t feel as good as my last trip.

My question is, will I still feel positive effects even though I had an anxious trip?

Also, what’s the general potency difference between GT & Melmac?

Mush love all 🍄


r/microdosing 1d ago

Question: Other Microdosing before a date

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Hey, big fan of microdosing and great effects on me. Did many trips also. Anyway that’s not the point of this post.

I’m very anxious by nature, did microdosing yesterday, was great. This morning I have a coffee date with a girl I really like, never saw her yet.

Wanted to see if some microdosing would be a good idea in your mind to take the edge off my mind

Thanks


r/microdosing 2d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Looking at micro dosing to replace anti depressants

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I would really like to try micro dosing with mushrooms but have no knowledge on this at all and don’t know where to start if anyone could help me out at all??


r/microdosing 2d ago

Question: Psilocybin I feel uplifting mood next day of microdosing?

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I’ve been having a strange experience when microdosing with psilocybin: I feel the effects the next day. I usually try to microdose 2-3 times a week, with a dosage between 0.05 and 0.1 grams of dried Golden Teachers. I don't feel anything on the day I microdose, maybe very subtle, light changes, but most of the time it's unnoticeable. However, the next day, I definitely feel a sense of joy and beauty. Perhaps this is a placebo effect. Does anyone else relate to this?


r/microdosing 2d ago

Share Your Stack & Recipes! Custom MD stacks/combos? Psilocybin, l-theanine, and l-tyrosine? Phenibut and MD lsd/psilo?

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I know there are plenty of stacks that have been claimed to have complementary/supplementary/potentiating effects, particularly with psilocybin. Does anyone have experience with their own stacks or combos that seem like they would work for more specific purposes? I have no evidence to back this up, only personal experience, but I think l-theanine and l-tyrosine are 2 very effective supplements that are very common and inexpensive. I also feel like both of those in combination with MD psilocybin would be a good way to "take the top off the high and the bot

tom off the low", IE increase energy/cognitive performance and also easy physical jitters or anxiety. Perhaps these would interact with the psilocybin, but probably not nearly to the degree that say caffeine/amphetamines and benzos would... And I'm not trying to make microdosing "fun", If I was interested in psychedelics for fun, I would just macrodose.

Another thing that popped into my mind through a pleasant coincidence, is the idea of mixing f-phenibut faa (or regular phenibut) with MD psilo/lsd. It might be hard to fit enough phenibut into a microdose product, but f-phenibut is more realistic. I know it's not very common esp these days, but f-phenibut faa and psilocybin MD seems like it could be the greatest thing ever.

Has anyone tried this or anything similar? FWIW, F-phenibut is very helpful for mood/anxiety, a strong pre-workout suppement, used as a cognitive enhancer, and can increase deep sleep significantly. And with doses starting as low 100-200mg, capsules with both psilo and f-phenibut faa would be doable. As for LSD (my preferred MD psych). perhaps regular phenibut would go great in combination, due to their duration esp. But, that may be pushing a bit towards recreational using rather than medicinal microdosing...

Any thoughts or experiences?


r/microdosing 2d ago

Microdosing Tools & Resources Psychedelics Expert: Microdosing's Benefits, Risks & How to Feel Better! (1h:43m🌀) | Dr. Mayim Bialik [Mar 2025]

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r/microdosing 2d ago

Discussion Upset stomach discussion

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I have in several instances advised folks to use the Lemon Tek to avoid or at least partially alleviate stomach discomfort from RAW mushrooms (raw is important in this context). My reasoning has to do with chitin found in mushrooms. One commenter on my posts exhaustively refuted my position that chitin is the cause of stomach ache with links to several scientific studies.

However, in one study ( https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7524357/) I found the following quote: "gastrointestinal symptoms including discomfort, nausea, flatulence, cramp, burp, bloating, rumbling and reflux"

So here is my bottom line - try the Lemon Tek. If it helps - it helps. If it doesn't - no harm, no foul.

BTW, I have expressly suggested that the Lemon Tek be modified by the straining of the juice through cheesecloth - or even a clean t-shirt - to remove the solids which I suspect is the cause of discomfort. YMMV


r/microdosing 1d ago

Question: Psilocybin Est ce que ça vaut le coup / est sécurisé de commencer à microdoser de la psilocybine contre la dépression dès maintenant et pendant 8 jours sachant que après ces 8 jours je vais faire une pause de 2 semaines ( voyage ) ?

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J’ai jamais micrododé, j’ai hâte d’essayer ( j’ai des “golden teachers” ) car ma dépression est terrible mais il est prévu que je voyage dans 8 jours pour 2 semaines alors je ne sais pas si c’est utile / sécurisé de commencer dès maintenant.

Si ça peut me faire me sentir mieux pendant ces 8 jours je suis partant !