Microdosing psilocybin mushrooms is a popular way to experience psychedelic effects without going into a full-blown trip. Proponents say microdosing is safe and effective and provides benefits similar to those of a larger dose.
Psychedelic mushrooms have been used for centuries to improve mental health and well-being. However, the effects of psilocybin and other psychedelic compounds vary from person to person.
Improved Mood
Psychedelic microdosing is an increasingly popular practice that involves taking small amounts of LSD or psilocybin-containing mushrooms regularly. Anecdotal reports suggest that microdosing enhances mood, creativity and general cognition.
Several studies have found that microdosing can improve cognitive function and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. This new study adds to this growing body of evidence by examining how psilocybin affects mental health outcomes in a group of people who are regularly microdosing.
Most participants reported that they experienced benefits, including improved mood and increased energy. They also reported enhanced creativity and meta-creative processes such as perspective-shifting and divergent thinking.
Increased Energy
Mushrooms have long been used for their medicinal properties in various cultures. However, the psychedelic compound psilocybin has gained popularity in recent years outside of its traditional indigenous contexts as a therapeutic agent to enhance mood, mental health and well-being.
People who microdose mushrooms report feeling increased energy during the experience and throughout their day afterward. They also often report increased creativity and flow when they take psilocybin.
This is due to the natural psychedelic effects of the mushroom. This is why some microdosers combine psilocybin with other substances that promote brain health and well-being, such as lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus; HE) or niacin (vitamin B3).
This practice is referred to as stacking, and it is becoming increasingly popular amongst modern wellness enthusiasts. Although minimal scientific evidence supports the use of microdoses, many users believe that they offer significant benefits to mental health and well-being.
Better Sleep
Aside from its psychedelic effects, microdosing mushrooms offer better sleep, partly because they can boost your mood and libido. The key is to keep it to one or two doses a day. It’s also best to stick to your usual routine. For example, the best time to take a microdose is in the morning before tackling your usual tasks.
For a truly satisfying experience, go for a high-quality cultivated mushroom. If you’re a novice, read up on safe microdosing practices and do some research. Among other things, you should try to find the highest quality psilocybin strain you can.
This is especially important if you will use it for medicinal purposes. The most important thing to remember is that there are no guarantees that the magic mushroom will work for you. The best way to determine if microdosing is for you is to give it a shot.
Reduced Anxiety
A growing body of research has shown that microdosing can help reduce anxiety. In addition, psychedelics are known to activate certain types of serotonin receptors in the brain, which are thought to be associated with reducing anxiety and depression.
In addition, microdosing can also lead to reduced anxiety due to increased self-efficacy and physiological response, a study published in Nature Neuroscience reports. This can lead to a decrease in anxiety symptoms and an increase in the joy and happiness you feel.
The research, a large-scale longitudinal study, looked at the mental health and substance use of microdosers who had previously been surveyed in another study on psilocybin and LSD. It also analyzed their motivations for microdosing. The results show that most participants report that microdosing has improved their mood, while a high percentage also say it has helped them cope with their anxiety. This makes it an increasingly popular way to relax and enjoy life.