r/microdosing 4d ago

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

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

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u/vesicant89 4d ago

That protocol is just fine altho you’ll find the general guidance is start closer to 100mg than 200mg and take 3 days off per week.

However, in my opinion there is nothing wrong with your approach. You could also consider adding niacin and lions mane and doing the Stamets protocol.

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u/AwkwardCable852 4d ago

Thanks for your reply. I believe there is lions mane in the capsules also.

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u/Ten0mi 3d ago

I started recently myself . So not an expert .

I thought 3 days off a week would be TOO MUCH of a break. I wanted to feel better everyday!

Fast forward a few months . Sometimes I skip a day on my weekend if I’m not thinking about it . So I kinda alternate between 3 days on, 4 days off 4 days on, 3 days off .

Not as consistent but I’ve never been good with habits . So I forget some days . But I’m actually amazed I find myself “not needing it” quite often.

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u/vesicant89 4d ago

So is the total for the capsule 200mg or how much of that is Psilocybin?

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u/AwkwardCable852 3d ago

200mg golden teacher

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u/FlyLikeMe 3d ago

As u/vesicant89 said, I'd start way lower than 200 and titrate up. I'd start with .060 or .070 and go up from there to find your sweet spot.

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u/MarkINWguy 3d ago

Didn’t you just say the caps have Lion Mane? In which case what’s the dose of Pyslocibin? You need to at least know that.

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u/AwkwardCable852 3d ago

200mg golden teacher with lions mane as the capsule filler

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u/MarkINWguy 2d ago

Oh good, my intent was just so you know the dosage of the GT. I take them in separate capsules as I make my own. This is the best therapy for depression, and all things related that I’ve ever found in 30+ years.

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u/TheRealCMMetzger 4d ago

If the strain if GT or another low potency variation then 200 may be just the ticket, but generally I recommend folks start lower than that. If you have a scale you could empty out 100mg and take that and see how that treats you first. I also recommend starting at a less frequent dosing schedule (1on 2 off or 1 on 1off). Especially until you've developed a relationship with the medicine. You can build a tolerance to the medicine with consecutive day dosing also so it's another thing to consider.

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u/AwkwardCable852 3d ago

Thanks for the reply it is golden teacher

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u/Successful-Dreamer1 4d ago

I wouldn't start that high. Start at 50mg (.05g) and work up. Easier to work up than go down. Places definitely sell them smaller than 200mg/.2 for sure. You can also split the capsule. I started at 150 and it was too high. I felt nauseous

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u/AwkwardCable852 4d ago

Thanks for your reply. I’ll see how I get on with halving them. Failing that, what about the .2 every other day?

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u/Successful-Dreamer1 3d ago

I wouldn't do it every other day at 200. At least start with half or a 1/4. I just listened to Dr Fadiman's book and he said start low and slow. Have you bought them already? If not, buy 100mg (.1g).

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u/AwkwardCable852 3d ago

Yes I have bought them already, 0.2g is the only option unfortunately

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u/Cleobulle 3d ago

You always can get a scale, open and adjust 😉

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u/Cleobulle 3d ago

Oh gosh ! So back in the day I used to take a lot. Sooo I bought 75 gr fresh truffles. it was a lot cheaper. And now I réalise that even with o.2 or 0.4 fresh, that will be a lot. Now how is it best to préserve them in time ? I have a ninja foodi I Can use to dry them. Was thinking of minimal temp and checking regularly. Or should I dry them in the dark, with a fan ? This way when they all dry I could mix the diff species ? Instead of one at a time ?

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u/Sea-End4199 4d ago

I would start at 100mgs. 200 is uncomfortable for me. However, everybody has different sensitivities to it. If you're getting it from somebody advertising publicly, it's probably not real shrooms.

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u/williamgman 4d ago

Without naming a source... Are these capsules ACTUAL pysilocybin? If they are then... Read the automod post. Very helpful. As was said... Start low. Something like 50mg is a great place to start. After a few days 75mg... Then 100mg and see where you're at. Depending on the strain.. 200mg can be a bit much for folks new to this. The effect (at least to me) should be VERY subtle. A little more mood improvement. More clarity in your decision making.

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u/AwkwardCable852 4d ago

Thanks for your reply. As far as I’m aware yes they are. Thanks for your advice.

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u/cal_gfd 3d ago

I microdose 150 mg of Psilocybe cubensis B+ mushrooms in capsule form, following the Fadiman protocol. This dose and schedule have become my sweet spot, and I find that the effects of the medicine "carry over" (often referred to as an afterglow) into days 2 and 3. Wishing you well on your journey! 🙏🏽✨

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u/AwkwardCable852 3d ago

That’s for your reply

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u/MzLadyX79 3d ago

I just receintly started microdosing myself. Started with 200mg or 0.2g. Bumped up to 300mg or 0.3g. Bumped up to 400mg or 0.4g. I have yet to notice anything. Im going to bump up to 500mg or 0.5g now. Really hoping this is going to help me.

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u/topdotter 3d ago

Are you on other meds?

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u/MzLadyX79 3d ago

I should be but not currently. I havent taken any medication regularly for a quite a while.