Explore Microdose Mushroom Options

Fungal Friend the United States, where laws around psilocybin are evolving and changing all the time, some people have found that consuming small amounts of mushrooms regularly can boost their productivity and mental wellbeing. In some cases, it can even help with depression and anxiety. It’s also been reported to alleviate PTSD symptoms and ease cluster headaches.

The idea behind microdosing is that psilocybin works in a similar way to psychedelic therapy but without the intense hallucinogenic experience. By taking small, iterated doses over a long period of time, microdosers believe they can achieve the same brain changes as a psychedelic trip without the potentially paranoid and disorientating side effects.

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To microdose, a person must first find a good source of psilocybin mushrooms (or LSD, if that’s what they’re using). A good way to track the effects is by keeping a dosing journal and ensuring the mushrooms are stored properly in order to maintain their potency. Psychedelics are highly sensitive to heat and humidity and can quickly degrade and lose their potency.

Then, they must figure out a dosing schedule that suits their lifestyle and goals. A common approach is to take a microdose of mushrooms on a daily basis, with a break for 2-6 weeks every now and then. Other microdosers prefer a dosing schedule that involves 4-5 days on and 2-3 days off, or a weekly cycle of 3-5 doses. The important thing to remember is that the goal of a microdose should be to feel relaxed and energised, not high or intoxicated.