If you’ve spent any time reading about psilocybin, you’ve run into the word “microdosing” by now. It comes up constantly in conversations about psychedelics. The basic idea is simple: take a very small amount, small enough that you don’t feel intoxicated, and carry on with your day. But once people actually start, one of the […]...
Most of what people feel from psilocybin, good or bad, comes down to one thing: how much they took. A full dose and a microdose are very different experiences, and so are their side effects. That’s why this guide keeps the two apart. Below we walk through the common short-term side effects of each, what’s […]...
A gummy has quietly become one of the more ordinary ways to take an ordinary-day microdose: a small, set amount of psilocybin in a form that tastes better than dried mushrooms, and built on the same idea as a capsule. When researchers ask people why they microdose, mood sits among the most commonly reported reasons. […]...
Psychedelics set you on a journey, one that many take in search of profound bliss, heightened awareness, and a restored spirit. But like with any journey, sometimes it’s a good idea to bring a buddy along in case you stumble and need a hand. At times you may feel on top of the world, seeing for miles, while other times you may feel stuck in deep mud or stranded at dizzying heights without warning....
It started with spilled cereal and a reaction I didn't recognize as mine. Here's what a year of microdosing actually changed — and what the research does and doesn't back up....