Microdosing psilocybin aka Magic Mushrooms

That’s right, the Magic Mushrooms that were once outlawed and demonized in an effort to control the First Nation populations, People of Color, and those that stood against the American War Effort, have been found in Human Studies to be an effective treatment for those suffering from Depression. Not only is Psilocybin an effective treatment, it is highly effective for those that have been deemed treatment resistant, which means all Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic treatments had little effect on such people. How bizarre to live in a World where depression rates are only getting worse, and to have the one highly effective treatment hidden behind criminalization. The real crazy part is that you don’t even have to get high to receive the medicinal benefits of Psilocybin.

What research is now finding, is that People can take what is being referred to as Microdosing, and receive all the benefits Psilocybin has to offer. From restoring your brain to boosting creativity. And to think when I was in high school we were taught Magic Mushrooms made our brains bleed. Funny how Science changes with time. 

So what is Microdosing, and How can it Benefit You?

Microdosing is supplementing small amounts of psychedelic substances like Magic Mushrooms or LSD every few days. Typically where one would start is 50-100mg of Psilocybin Mushroom every 3 days. 50-100mg is far below the minimum threshold for intoxication, which is typically around 500mg, so you won’t feel high. You may feel a little funny, especially as your body digests the mushroom, but you won’t have any visuals or other trippy feelings. You will be able to go through your typical day just as you normally would.

Often what people report from Microdosing is:

• Improvements to their Mood, such as their Wellbeing, with more Positivity.
• A Creative Boost with Increased Problem Solving Abilities.
• Higher Cognitive Processing. Faster Thinking with Improved Motivation and Focus.
• Increased Energy and Stimulation with Lower Stress.
• A Stronger Ability to Quit a Bad Habit, such as smoking or drinking.
• And A More Positive Outlook on Life

Psilocybin is a mood booster. Even when people take enough Magic Mushrooms to trip out, more often than not they feel overwhelmingly positive the next day. It’s one of the main reasons why People love Psilocybin. Microdosing does the same thing, just over time. Each day you get a little boost, and through each week your well being improves. Usually people Microdose for a month, or work up to around 6-8 weeks. Some save it for only when they’re feeling low, others supplement everyday. Everybody is gonna be different. Now with that being said, with Psilocybin being a mood booster, once you’re feeling positive that is usually a good time to take a break as you can push yourself into irritability and feeling like you’re on edge. You can also make mental illnesses worse if you’re not careful. This is why Microdosing is highly effective in treating depression, because you can play around with the amount you’re taking and the frequency of supplementation, significantly reducing the likelihood of unwanted side effects that can occur from Psilocybin or other psychedelic compounds.

Now let’s break this down, 

50 mg of mushroom is the perfect Dose to start as you feel the benefits without feeling the psychoactive properties of getting high off the plant. The minimum threshold is usually around 500 mg, so we’re far below the point of tripping out. Here you will receive the benefits while at most feeling only a little funny as your body digests the mushroom. Some may have their anxiety triggered, which is where Frequency comes into play.

If anxiety is triggered, first step is to reduce Frequency from every 3 days to once a week. If anxiety is still triggered at only once a week, you are going to have to make a decision on whether or not Microdosing is benefiting you. It won’t be for everyone, which is why it is suggested to Monitor how it affects you throughout the week. Most people see benefits in mood when dealing with depression and also in creativity, seeing faster cognitive processing.

Unfortunately the big area of concern when microdosing psilocybin is Mental Illnesses dealing with Mania or Anxiety. With that being said, because Microdosing involves ingesting a very small amount of psilocybin, it is the best way to get the benefits while reducing the likelihood of a negative reaction. The best part is that it is easy to adjust microdosing to find a Dose / Frequency that works for you.

It is suggested to supplement Psilocybin for one month at first because that way you will know exactly how Microdosing benefits you, giving you the ability to design your own cycle. Everyone is different. Some will continue dosing every 3 days at 50 mg, others take it everyday or only once in a blue moon. It all depends on how it helps you. Just remember, the more you raise your dose and frequency, the higher chance of adverse effects. With each day of usage, adverse effects may have a stacking effect, becoming stronger the longer you continue your regime. Thus if need be, take a break or stop the cycle short. Not all people will need a full month cycle, and most will need their brain to cool off and reset, often feeling the best benefits after doing so. The after effects of Microdosing has made many people feel as if their cognitive processing is working on a higher level. 

Some suggested Cycles after your first month would be, 

• Maintaining Frequency at every 3 days or once a week, but working on increasing the dose to 100mg. This will benefit those seeking the Creative Boosting properties. It may benefit you as well to supplement at every 2 days, working your way up to every day if you can handle it. Though everyday is typically for Silicon Valley or Wall Street types of Individuals. These Individuals tend to also supplement LSD instead of Mushrooms.

Or you can,

• Save the Microdosing for your blue days, aka when you’re feeling depressed. More often than not, a single Dose can take you out of your depressed state, and gets your brain working again. Sometimes you may need to take an extra Dose in the next two or three days but from there, not only will you likely be feeling better but you will also be more capable of progressing through your day. 

Play around with it, and figure out how microdosing psilocybin works for you. The best part is that there can be a Cycle created for nearly everyone, and with minimal negative effects. What I personally suggest for you, for when you’re either starting microdosing or maybe you’ve been at it for a while, is to focus on something creative or productive. Microdosing will boost your level of focus, creating the best time for you to add something extra to your life. Microdosing can be the key to a better life. It certainly has been for thousands of us as we push for the world to see Psilocybin as it should be, a Medicinal Mushroom with life saving properties.

What’s this mushroom doing to my brain? How does it work, and what are the risks?          

92% of Participants reported an improved mood after Microdosing in a study published in Harm Reduction Journal. But why? How can consuming a mushroom that makes people act all silly help me? Well research out of Yale University has found that compounds found in Psilocybin increase the amount and density of our dendritic spines, which are small protrusions found on nerve cells, aiding in the transmission of information between nerves. These changes occurred from a single dose of Psilocybin and were still present a month after the study concluded as well. Another study found Psilocybin reduced the response of the Amygdala to negative stimuli, reducing anxiety and boosting participant’s mood, while also potentially increasing brain plasticity. Basically it restores your brain, while building stronger connections between your nerve cells allowing for higher cognitive processing. (It also stimulates the visual cortex, that’s what causes you to see things when taken at a high enough dose.) The best part? Well studies have shown the effects, such as improved mood, of supplementing Psilocybin can last up to a year, maybe even longer. Many of those who suffer from treatment resistant depression, saw improvements in their mood for 3 to 6 months from a single dose. So the benefits last. You don’t have to take Psilocybin all year round. Now most of these studies are using a single large dose of Psilocybin Mushrooms. The benefit of Microdosing is that you can have all of those health benefits, without having the psychedelic effects.