Hi all! I'm deciding if I'd like to attend a micro dosing, sound bowl meditation and trying to do some research beforehand. However, whenever I'm reading about micro dosing, the articles are referring to daily/weekly micro dosing whereas I'm only considering the one experience. I'm concerned about nausea (I have a phobia of it) and also general side effects. I'm mostly doing this for exploration - while I've struggled with mental health disorders (depression, PTSD) in the past I've largely healed from them. Is there a better name that I can use to learn more about this single micro dose experience? I'd also be open to any advice or similar experiences!

People on reddit say natalensis is so much better than cubensis strains because it produces less anxiety, body load, nausea and is more euphoric

But is it as effective as cubensis for trip-therapy or even more?

I've ordered some microdoses of Golden Teachers and the reason I'm starting is because I've exhausted all prescription and therapy options for seemingly incurable night terrors. My terrors begin in my REM sleep, which is around 12pm I'm in bed by 8:30ish. Should I take one before bed or a few hours before I plan on going to bed?

I’ve read that psychedelics induce new (long range) neuronal pathways, one of the reasons sited for increased creativity, reduced depression etc.

If that is true, I suspect we should also observer difficulty in recalling other previously consolidated memory ( as those neuronal connections become weaker, relative to the newly formed connections), which would reduce crystallized intelligence.

For example, someone who has put in a lot of effort to study a particular subject/domain and is an expert in a specific domain as a result, may find that he or she is not as knowledgeable in that domain post psychedelics experience.

Has anyone experienced this?

I'm an MD doing a small presentation in a few weeks on a few different clinical trials demonstrating the effectiveness of Psilocybin on End of Life Distress and Depression.

While they do demonstrate a statistically significant outcome, there are inherent challenges to Psychedelic research, namely the difficulty blinding, the importance of Set and Setting, and the importance of the relationship between the provider and patient. A lot of times psilocybin is compared to something like an SSRI and it's hard to see this as a true "apples to apples" comparison.

Is anyone aware of good published editorials discussing these challenges/limitations? Would greatly appreciate!

I have done magic mushrooms a few times now. But whenever I am tripping I cannot close my eyes and give into it , I feel like that might give me greater insight but its kind of scary and I don't seem to be able too. Any tips ? Its that feeling of being there but loosing touch with reality, when I did ketamine I lost touch but wasn't there.

I have been on SSRIs for 16 years and am currently weaning off after my OCD returned.

I plan to have discontinued by early next year.

However, the SSRI discontinuation has not gone well. I am way more depressed and anxious than when I was on SSRIs.

One of the reasons I’m going off is to do psilocybin. For reasons related to professional licensure, I am too nervous to do it illegally or even in Oregon where it’s still federally illegal.

Has anyone done a psilocybin retreat in Jamaica? I am looking at Mycomeditations, which appears to be mental health focused, but I have concerns about the possibility that it will not work well (and therefore be a waste of money) and that it may not produce lasting effects (i.e., will require additional repeated doses down the road—and I can’t afford to go to a retreat every 6 months to a year).

Does anyone have any experience with psilocybin retreats? Any advice?

I’ve applied for clinical trials, but it doesn’t appear likely that I’d be accepted as they all have waitlists.

I did a trip with a guide about 7 weeks ago. 6 grams, ego death, the whole thing. I felt kind of emotionally squishy afterward. I don't know how else to describe it.

A week later I had meltdown with my best friend and basically ruined that relationship.

Since then I have been miserable. I feel like I'm having a much harder time managing my emotions and my expressions and behavior. I don't know if that's just because I lost the best friend I've ever had in my life and I'm going through the grieving process for that, or if the psilocybin knocked things loose enough that I'm just more open and vulnerable.

I have a lot of stress in my life right now, a couple of nagging health problems, a big promotion and a lot more stress at work, and I'm having a really hard time with a therapy program I'm in that I don't know if I want to continue with.

I'm thinking about doing another Journey or two with the guy that I worked with, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea?

I don't know, I guess I'm just here to rant. I don't feel like I have anyone else I can talk to about what I'm going through right now. I want to try to fix things with my friend, but I don't know if that's appropriate based on the way things went the last time we talked.

Does it get any better? Does this volatility stabilize? Or am I just broken?

Started microdosing but Cant seem to find anything at all on ways on how to ‘rewire’ my brain or the thoughts. Is there any ‘rituals’ or similar (basically anything at all) to try?

A question about the neuroscience of bad trips:

I've read that psilocybin reduces the activity of the default mode network (DMN), which is associated with self-referential thought and social anxiety. This is also my personal experience when having a 'good trip'.

However, how does one then explain bad trips, which are often associated with intense levels of anxiety, even panic? This seems like the oposite effect of the above mentioned inactive DMN.

I'm going through a lot of stress right now. I have long term treatment resistant depression, chronic issues with low self worth, lots of self hatred.

My relationship with my best friend ended a few weeks ago and I'm still devastated, breaking down in tears at least once a day.

I got promoted at work into a job I don't want but felt pressured to take. It's a lot of extra stress.

I'm miserable all the time and have passive suicidal thoughts several times a day.

I'm in a therapy program that I don't feel is helping address my immediate needs but can't figure out whether to quit it finish the last few weeks.

I have a variety of low grade health issues that just pile up into this feeling that my body is disintegrating.

I did a session about two months ago with a psilocybin guide and it feels like it shook some things up but my life is worse now than it has been for a long time (and it's never been very good).

I don't know what I'm asking for here.

I just don't know what to do.

Has anyone had luck with psilocybin for helping with suicidal thoughts? For dealing with the overwhelming sense of emptiness and misery? I don't know what to do anymore.

Hi all,

Would there be a problem starting a trip later in the day? Like 5pm if I usually go to sleep at 11pm? Do I need much awake time afterwards or will I likely be sleepy?

I think psilocybin expands one's mental perception, allowing them to uncover possible ailments lodged in their system. When you see these objects, the names we’ve given them seem wholly inadequate.

Shame Guilt Rage Hate Fear

These are unique manifestations with permanence. They do not exist only in thought. They are not simply ideas, they exist in form and can burrow into a person without their knowing. We have concepts of these forms based on second-hand information and convention however their true qualities are not portrayed very well.

I've always felt blocked when considering activities I might enjoy (music, weight lifting, fashion). Then, because it is instantly snuffed out, I resort to dopaminergic activities to cope. With expanded perception I finally saw what was averting me from these passions. Shame. Using the conventional definitions of shame, one might derive that I was feeling emotions based on predictions of failure and embarrassment (not being "any good" at these activities). This is not the case however as I actually believe I could be quite talented in these pursuits.

So although I am not anticipating failure or embarrassment how could shame be the culprit here keeping me in perpetual stasis? The answer is because this true manifestation of shame, this diabolical form has little relation to my current adult life. You see, it found a home in my psyche when I was a child being relentlessly bullied by a sadistic sibling. They beat me down every day and sought to extinguish any excitement, passion, or self-worth that might have shown. Shame was my shadow. Enveloping... suffocating. This constant abuse disfigured my psyche into a harbor of ultimate shame. It would shape every decision made and thought had well past living separately from this sibling. Although the abuse was no more, the shame, so deeply rooted, was still directing every aspect of my mind. This is why I was unaware of it. A puppet cannot naturally see the one pulling the strings, it is hopelessly unaware of what directs its every move.

Psilocybin, in my opinion, allows you to turn your head and see what is compelling you. Once you are aware, the real work begins: dismantling and dispelling these malignant forces. Knowing its name gives power over the demon.

Hi all, first time poster here! I’ve been an advocate for psychedelic therapy for several years, I went to a ketamine clinic for quite a while but it became cost prohibitive so I began growing mushrooms and utilizing similar techniques I learned at the clinic. It’s been a life changing experience in so many ways.

Just last night my fiancée and I lost her mother to a brutal fight with cancer. We’re hanging in there but it hasn’t been easy. This weekend I think we’ve both decided to do a session with a heroic dose, something that we have a lot of experience with at this point. My question is that a lot of our go to music playlists are starting to feel too recognizable in that state. Weve been finding helpful to not have anticipation with the music. I’d love any recommendations on music playlists but especially if any of you have used in conjunction with handling death and dying. Any help would be so so appreciated. In exchange happy to share some music upon request that has been monumentally helpful in my therapy!

Hey everyone!

As a licensed facilitator in Oregon I’ve been witness to some amazing stuff, and not just trippy visuals and cosmic revelations—though those can be fun too!

So, can mushrooms help you kick a bad habit? Yes, it seems so. Psilocybin offers a unique experience that can help you dig into the underlying issues driving addiction. It’s like having a heart-to-heart with your subconscious, but instead of a therapist, you’ve got mushrooms leading the way.

Preparation is key here. It’s not just about showing up and expecting magic. Spending time journaling, meditating, and setting your intentions can create a welcoming space for healing. And yes, sometimes the process might bring up uncomfortable feelings. But confronting those emotions can lead to powerful breakthroughs.

I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences! Have you tried psilocybin to address addiction? Let’s chat!

Wishing you all the best on your healing journeys!

Has anyone experimented with these for a concussion. Been experiencing concussion symptoms regularly after the accident for near a month now, wondering if anyone has any experience. I’ve done mushrooms before and I’ve had concussions before.

Any success stories with using psilocybin to overcome anxiety and/or depression? How did you go about dosage? How do you go about getting it? If you were on any SSRIs did you stay on the when you do mushrooms or did you wean off prior? What kind of setting did you take them in? Sorry for the excess questions just trying to gather as much info as I can.

I’m having a very difficult time getting the NHS to work with me on giving me my prescriptions for bipolar 2. I’m considering flying to Amsterdam every once in awhile to dose on psilocybin, but I don’t know how much I need to take or how often. Is it like, if I take a trip-sized dose, am I good for at least a month? Or is it like, I need micro doses every day kind of thing?

I didn’t find microdosing doing much.

And when I take 5G I need a couple months of recovery.

I would like some way to do a more regular reset, remote focus and thinking I should do something weekly or bi weekly.

Thoughts or actual experiences?

A family member took capsules of psilocybin mushrooms two times, a month a part. Not very high doses. Had only slight visuals. Not even what you might call a trip, I guess.

Both times they became pretty upset during, yelling at people.

Ever since they're struggling with depression, anxiety, and hopelessness. Granted they had these issues before, which is why they tried shrooms. But the symptoms seem to be worse. It's been over two months since they took it last so I'm thinking it can't be the shrooms but what if it is?

I was looking to do a psilocybin retreat in another country, but I see that therapy is available in Oregon. What are the best facilities there to provide a safe and good experience?

My partner is receiving his first high dose today in a therapeutic setting. The plan was for him to take it this morning and then receive support throughout the day. He’ll be done with that support for today in about 4 hours. How can I best support him tonight and in the days ahead? We both have no experience with hallucinogens so I really have no idea what to expect

I wonder if microdosing shrooms will help my anhedonia? I also have depression. I can’t feel any joy at all I just feel dead inside and it’s stripping away my will to live

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I ask because I know taking a benzo shortly after ketamine therapy can block the new neural pathway development. I have a difficult time sleeping after a shroom journey, that’s why I ask.

I have been going through some very difficult and overwhelming personal time. I had used shrooms before (but unsure what kind).During my first experience I experienced a lot of visuals and abstract thoughts. Almost like dreaming awake. I felt the experience was very much looking into an abstract subconscious. This time, I’ve experienced virtually zero visual but a lot of the personal introspection. I felt fully in control of the entire experience and not so ‘sub conscious’ led but healing in a different way. For example, I felt a strong voice of me as my own mother being really protective and telling me I’ve been putting myself through enough guilt and pain and it was unfair. I felt like my own tiger mother of myself (if that makes any sense). Clearly what I needed, still curious about how I still felt firmly rooted in reality throughout. I did not want to eat more as I wondered if I was going to get sick. Has anyone had a similar experience? (Ie such a high dose but firmly cantered in reality?) I have always heard that 5g are ‘ego death’ levels but I feel incredibly far from that.