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Microdosing is the practice of consuming tiny doses of psychedelic drugs (in our case, psilocybin mushrooms). In pharmaceutical terms, microdosing refers to the minimum effective dose, which is typically between 1/10 and ½ the average amount. Users consume the lowest possible dose to achieve the desired effects without triggering any negative side effects.  These small doses typically do not produce the hallucinatory or psychedelic effects associated with mushrooms, meaning the dose is “sub-perceptual.” Users microdose for a wide variety of psychological and physical benefits and have integrated microdosing into their normal routines. These benefits may include higher productivity, increased energy and focus, boosted creativity. in addition to lower anxiety, stress, depression, and more.

Psilocybin is one of the safest substances you can find, much safer than alcohol, especially when taken in micro doses. Microdosing is proven to be safe and non-threatening. The only advice we would have is to not exceed the recommended dosage and frequency so you don’t extend beyond your limits and potentially experience some unwanted side effects, such as temporarily losing bodily functions and/or muscle weakness. However, even these are incredibly rare and will pass within a few hours. Follow the dosage instructions and you’re in the clear! If by “safe” you mean “legal,” then the answer is yes, sort of. Psilocybin mushroom dispensaries operate in a bit of a grey area, just like medical marijuana dispensaries once did. But since mushrooms are a low schedule and we’re only talking about micro doses, you needn’t worry.

When it comes to microdosing, we recommend starting with a slightly higher dose at a time when things are low stakes (like, say, a weekend), to guarantee a noticeable effect. Then, you can slowly work your way back to the lowest dose possible while still feeling the desired outcomes.  Once you get into a routine, the recommended schedule is to microdose in the morning and take two or three days off in between doses. We’ve got a full breakdown on dosing that you can read here mindmend.co/dosing/. Do not microdose daily as you can build up a tolerance.

Oh… you’ll know. If you begin to enjoy a euphoric sensation. If your anxiety dissipates and you feel more connected to the world around you and more aware of your space within it, yeah, you’re riding the wave.  But it won’t be dramatic. The effects of microdosing are subtle. Sometimes, you may not even notice until after the fact when you look back on it. You might find that you were more aware, a bit more creative, and a heightened emotional state. But no, you won’t be tripping.