One of the most beautiful ways to embark on your own microdose journey, is to be able to learn from others along the way.
As your own protocol, experience, and journey will be completely unique to you, I have found it incredible to learn how uniquely different microdosing has impacted those who have began their own journey!
Check out some of the microdosing testimonials from our community below. Please note that these are only experiences, not advice and you should do your own research before beginning your own microdosing practice.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Major Depression
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
.35g everyday for 3 days then one day off repeat
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
I was extremely depressed with $ in my pocket sitting in my car outside of a gun shop. There’s no side effects with mushrooms. Prescription anti depressants have plenty. I didn’t like feeling numb on antidepressants. Microdosing has lifted me out of the dark abyss. I haven’t had any issues with mushrooms. They have really just made me feel lighter and inspired to do things, accomplish things and made me want to be around people again.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
If you start to feel gloomy again up your dose a bit.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Start small I started at .17g then moved up to .25 g then to .35g
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
YouTube.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
I did a medium dose and had a beautiful experience. I heard of the possible benefits and wanted to feel the effects of a microdose.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
When on a protocol, usually I microdose in the morning and then take two days off. I do that for 10 cycles/a month. Take a week off then I intuitively gravitate to it once or twice that month, or continue the protocol. Cycle through until a week off again and do it a third time if need be. I don’t normally do more than three months in a row. Give my brain time to adjust also with 2 x / year macrodose journey.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
The ah ha moments click into place more. What’s profound is the medicine itself – still feeling the energy of the medicine even at a low dose, and actually feeling the brain rewire with mild headaches.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Don’t stay too long on a protocol or be rigid with a dosing schedule. I trust myself and my inner guidance and further I trust when I feel called to dose.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
My advice is to connect with the medicine and infuse an intention, gratitude, a prayer, a blessing, etc. Hold it to your heart and receive it with an open heart (ingest it). Pay attention by being very present; notice what shows up that day, the next or the one after in regards to the infusion.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
Doubleblind has a good microdosing course for all psychedelics. They also provide support.
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
It’s a shame to feel like a criminal to possess these medicines in many, if not most, places in the world.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Overheard people talking about it years ago.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
No longer microdose.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Only have mild depression and rough anxiety. Microdosing wasn’t for me because I didn’t notice.much of a difference. I prefer heavy doses a couple times a year instead.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Starting doseage. Because it depends on what kind of mushrooms go in and how strong they are.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Start small. Don’t drive.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
Mostly reddit and Google. Not enough info out there.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Depressed suicidal ideations and to cope and learn from many hardships.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
Dose when it calls.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Life’s is earthernal.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Don’t over do it!!!
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Start slow slow slow
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
TTF, *Jaden Rae
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
You’re all the best you can be right now, I love you!
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Cannabis became not enough as an anti anxiety medicine. As someone who has had expierence that have lead them to have a naturally higher tolerance to cannabis, I started to really struggle with my PTSD. Eventually that lead me down the rabbit hole of well what’s the next best all natural medicine. Shrooms!
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
I currently microdose 3-5x a week. Most doses are .33gs of a high potency strain. When my PTSD is very awful I with up my dose to .75gs twice a week.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Firstly its allowed me to connect with myself more than I was able too before, it will whether I like it or not force me to face my trauma and past head on, while also gently guiding me through it overtime and being able to basically rewrite portions of my brain that I never thought would heal.
As I’ve procured this medicine for myself and been able to share it with others, it’s made me realize that criminalizing natural medicines is just a work of our society that doesn’t want people to expand their way of thinking.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
I have absolutely dosed way too much and immobilized myself for the day. So I would say learning proper dosing was something that took time.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Start small. Don’t drive.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
Mostly reddit and Google. Not enough info out there.
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
You’re all the best you can be right now, I love you!
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
depression / bi-polar / anxiety / alcohol
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
I currently microdose 250mg daily. 60days on, 1 week off, 60 days on 1/2 original dose. (I’m at day 45).
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Energy, creativity, collaboration, over-all mood.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
No wrong way of doing these medicines.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Explore with dosing and find your ceiling. Breathing
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
You Tube, Willy_Myco, Ben Mudge, Duck Duck Go, Explore-educate self.
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
Mush LOVE. Explore, Learn, Grow, LOVE!!! Self-Love and Gratitude.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Depression.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
I currently microdose .2g, 5 days a week.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Not sweating the little things and stay humble and more understanding.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Figure out what works for u. Use one kind to develop a baseline. Take it with food.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Ayahuasca
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
Currently as needed. 1-2x a week .3’s
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Helps with PTSD, clarity, makes me happy, great for intention setting and goes great with Breathwork breakthroughs
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Too much, too little, wrong time, no intentions, lead by wrong motivations
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Find your own regimen. We are all designed differently
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
Reddit, instagram
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
My journey started out after being 16 years completely sober. A very good friend of mine explain to me how eating mushrooms intentionally can change everything. And it did!
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Depression
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
1 .3 pill 3 or 4 days on and the. 2 or 3 off.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Waking up happy
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
More is not always better. Small doses do wonders
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Start small and work your way up until you are comfortable.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
Friends and family
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
Open or close minded if taken like instructed will make a difference. Don’t go into with expectations because effects every single person differently. What one does does not work for the next.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Mental health reasons
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
Take .2-.5 5 days a week then reset on the weekend (2 days)
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Helped me with depression and anxiety majorly
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Some of the more potent fruits will have you fill on trippin if you take .8
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Nothing lasts forever
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
Of course check out the DOTS community on insta and discord. We are a welcoming community that help to best of our knowledge.
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
The psycheverse is a vast plane with many possibilities any outcome is possible.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
A friend that was doing it and said it changed her life. I researched the subject for about another year before finally trying it.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
Basically the Stamet Stack, Monday – Thursday morning in a capsule form. Started off with .25 of golden teachers which didn’t seem like enough. Went up to .38 of PE6 and that seems too much. Planning on going down to .30 of PE6. Also I do a dropper full of lions mane and cordyceps every morning.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
At work I feel a lot more focused and productive. When I’m at home I feel more relaxed and at peace. Also after 25+ years of being a smoker I quit cold turkey. I’m not sure if this was the microdose or a tripping session at 3.5 grams that helped or maybe both.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Trying to take bigger doses expecting to see bigger benefits. A big microdose might be good for a Saturday morning relaxing at home but not as good during a sales meeting. Lol.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Microdosing isn’t magic pill that fixes everything. You still need to put in the work to reap the benefits. I feel like mushrooms give you a head start though.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
There’s so much information out there that it can be overwhelming. I would start with some simple google searches and YouTube. Paul Stamets has some good information and informative videos on YouTube. Then maybe social media sites like Instagram. I’ve found the Instagram mushroom community to be a very open and helpful.
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
We need to continue to work on the stigma associated with mushrooms. The government did a great job in the 60s and 70s of demonizing magic mushrooms with false information. If used right mushrooms can open up your mind in ways you couldn’t imagine. I find myself more at one with nature, more loving and forgiving. I’m excited about the prospect of guided trips performed by counselors. I believe this would benefit so many people who are suffering with different mental issues and addiction. Thank you Jaden for the work you are doing.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
What led me to microdosing? I would say the mushrooms found me and have led me to where I am now .
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
My current protocol fluctuates a lot but as of last week I only took 1.5 grams everyday for 5 days on and two days off and the week was amazing .
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
I basically realised that I didn’t know myself well enough as a person to really let anyone in, I cried like a baby, but I think it really helped me to make big decisions about who I actually wanted to be and how I wanted to present myself, which definitely led to me being so confident and unconcerned with people not liking me now, because at least I’m being my authentic self.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Respect is key , humble your self .
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Your not gonna finish this life alive , eat a cap🚀.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
YouTube.
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
Love yourself so you can love all.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
I discovered Paul Stamets and Terrence McKenna interviews and videos and followed the research
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
Mon-Fri 150 mg usually in the morning
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
I have anger management issues and i was drinking too much. Microdosing helped me control my drinking (now only on weekends) and my reaction to triggers has subsided and dramatically reduced.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
I have learned that microdosing is not full proof by itself and I think the hobby of mycology is also helping because it is very therapeutic (like gardening is therapeutic). Also patience. It takes time to notice changes and realize the changes that are happening.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
I would start with low expectations and understand the idea is that the doses that seem to be helpful are ones where you don’t feel anything at all.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
First learn how to grow (YouTube has amazing help there)…Discord is by far the most helpful community to be a part of as people are faster to respond to questions. I used to rely on Reddit but found that very few questions are answered in a timely fashion on that platform.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Podcasts, namely Joe Rogan Experience introduced me to the research of psilocybin on treatment resistant depression. I had tried.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
70-90mg daily until symptoms remain dormant in mornings (roughest part of my day). Introduce off days starting with weekends once symptoms of depression aren’t noticeable. Remain on this schedule for approximately 30 days. Take a break until depression symptoms begin to arise again.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
It’s hard to say how microdoses alone would help if I hadn’t taken many macro doses before this therapeutic regimen. With this in mind, I don’t seem to get any profound realizations from microdosing mushrooms or LSD at the dosage ranges I stay within. The most profound realization is a tough one to pin down because there were so many valuable and life changing realizations I’d experienced during deep trips. My most profound realization early on was a heightened awareness of aspects of my personality and life experiences that had led me into a rotten state of mind. Another profound realization was that fear responses were dominating my psyche. Without that heightened fear response I felt an immense weight lifted from my body and mind. I would rather experience life and death through a fearless state of mind than a fearful one. F.E.A.R. Mantra – False Evidence Appearing Real
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Consumption of cannabis during microdoses isn’t wise in my experience. I’ve had to nap in my car after work a few times because the synergy between psychoactive drugs can be strong. Polydrug regimens, especially with psychoactive compounds, are not my forte for safety reasons. Full stomach dosing often does not yield consistent results in my experience. I opt to take doses on an empty stomach every time, whenever possible. Always grind mushroom fruit bodies into powder instead of taking small chunks from the fruiting bodies as the powdered blend will provide far more consistent potency for you to calibrate to an optimal dosage.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Safety is key! We always hear this from a young age, yet people die every day neglecting safety protocols. Learn from credible sources, THEN explore first hand with powerful medicines. Dose lower than you’d like until you find your sweet spot. An underwhelming microdose is always safer than an overwhelming one. Take your time to dial the dose in, you’ve got plenty of time to get it right.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
Communities are everywhere and information is accessible in so many places. Social media outlets are great places to get your foot in the door to communicate with others. Seek out the members experienced in microdosing and ask them questions. Take the source’s credibility into account above all else. Seek out the origins of information heard by members of the community that share it. Source credibility is one of the most important factors to time efficient learning.
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
In regards to sourcing, there are three main options I would consider: 1. Grow it, or get it grown for you by someone experienced. 2. Music festivals 3. Dark net marketplaces.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
My brother made chocolates with magic mushrooms. I took a bite of one and it made me feel amazing.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
Currently 1gm for five days then two days off. High dosage because I have an enormous tolerance.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Made me feel closest to normal that I think I have ever felt. I mean normal is relative but you know what I mean. I have terrible adhd, ptsd, major depressive disorder and I noticed when taking mushrooms I don’t need adhd meds. I even forget to take them. I am so creative and it motivates me towards talk G action and trying new things.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Make sure you have a steady supply. I had to start growing to ensure I will have them.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
You have to play around with the dose and different varieties mean different potencies a mushroom is not like every other mushroom. There are potency differences even within the same varieties with then not having any regulations you really have to be careful with dosing. Also that medications specifically antidepressants can affect your tolerance. Must do your research prior to trying.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
My brother was my source but Paul Stamets, Michael Pollan are great resources. Even some discord servers have microdosing channels. So many studies are being published now too.
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
Just that it’s changed my life. Having medication refractory depression I had resigned to a life of misery and struggle. Since finding mushrooms I am happier, I take initiative to reach goals, I’m much more creative, I can meditate now and I’m more social. At 52 I finally feel like I’m living my life not just tolerating it.
WHAT LED YOU TO MICRODOSING?
Paul stamets
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROTOCOL?
I have an insanely high tolerance so I do .5 a gram. Just under the amount where I have any psychoactive effects. I make mine into gummies, i dose every single day.
HOW HAS MICRODOSING CHANGED YOUR LIFE? WHAT WAS YOUR MOST PROFOUND REALIZATION?
Yes. I’m calmer less stressed out at work. I have an incredibly stressful job.
WHAT MISTAKES DID YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Anything over a half a gram has noteworthy effects. But I did all the experiments on my off time.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU’D KNOWN OR WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER?
Do the Paul Staments Stack. Lions mane is amazing. I highly recommend that you grow your own.
WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST PEOPLE LOOK FOR MICRODOSING HOW-TO’S, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES?
Google Paul Staments Stack.
ANY OTHER WORDS OF WISDOM?
unfortunately I recently was diagnosed with TBI. So we’re going to have real time data on how quickly my mind recovers whilst microdosing. Please follow up with me in the current months.
