The potential benefits of microdosing have become a popular topic amongst creative thinkers and biohackers who want to increase their mental performance, boost creativity, and get into a flow state more frequently. As such, this blog post will explore the potential benefits of microdosing as well as provide a general overview of the practice.
What is Microdosing?
Microdosing is the process of taking low doses of an entheogen, typically a psychedelic substance like LSD or psilocybin mushrooms. A “microdose” is considered a dose which is approximately 10-20% of a full, recreational dose. This small amount of the entheogen is taken over an extended period of time (sometimes days), allowing the effects to accumulate and deepen.
The Potential Benefits of Microdosing
Microdosing can lead to both physical and mental benefits for those who are willing to take the plunge. Perhaps the most commonly reported benefits of microdosing are improved focus and creativity as well as the ability to enter into a state of flow. Other potential benefits include reductions in depression and anxiety, as well as improved physical stamina.
On the physical side, some people report improved sleep patterns, reduced pain, increased libido, and better general well-being, potentially stemming from the entheogens’ neuroprotective benefits. However, it’s important to note that microdosing is still relatively unstudied and that most of these benefits are anecdotal.
Getting Started with Microdosing
Although the potential benefits of microdosing may sound compelling, it’s important to approach the practice with caution. It’s always best to work with a qualified healthcare professional to ensure you’re taking the right dose and monitoring your body’s response properly. After all, entheogens are powerful substances and should not be taken lightly.
Once you have the go-ahead, it’s important to keep track of how you feel before, during, and after taking a microdose, noting any changes so you can adjust your strategy as needed. When tracking, the Beck Depression Inventory and the Global Assessment of Functioning scale can be great tools.
FAQs
FAQs
What is Microdosing?
Microdosing is the process of taking low doses of an entheogen, typically a psychedelic substance like LSD or psilocybin mushrooms, over an extended period of time.
What are the potential benefits of microdosing?
The potential benefits of microdosing include improved focus and creativity, the ability to enter into a flow state more easily, reductions in depression and anxiety, improved physical stamina, improved sleep patterns, reduced pain, increased libido, and better general well-being.
Is microdosing safe?
Microdosing is still relatively unstudied, so it’s important to approach the practice with caution. It’s always best to work with a qualified healthcare professional to ensure you’re taking the right dose and monitoring your body’s response properly.
How can I track my progress while microdosing?
It’s important to keep track of how you feel before, during, and after taking a microdose, noting any changes so you can adjust your strategy as needed. When tracking, the Beck Depression Inventory and the Global Assessment of Functioning scale can be great tools.