Microdosing has become an experimental method some people are choosing to allegedly take charge of their productivity and state of mind.
With these smaller doses of psychedelics, the goal isn’t to get high or “trip out”. The goal is to achieve the positive results of the substance (more focus, energy, and emotional balance) without the negative (hallucinations, sensory shifts, and other extreme experiential effects).
The numerous testimonies of microdosers and the positive effect of microdosing on their creativity gave us clear indications that a connection between microdosing and creativity exists. To understand that connection, we have defined creativity and deconstruct it into measurable concepts
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“In its simplest terms, microdosing is using doses less than what is considered a therapeutic dose to elicit a positive experience or response,”
This way of consuming psychedelics is said to produce positive effects such as increased focus, creativity, productivity and energy levels, and the benefits have been notably enjoyed by the startup and tech community in Silicon Valley.
Entrepreneurs gain success through developing creative and disruptive new ideas that can catch the attention of the world. Microdosing is rife and has even been tried by tech billionaires like the late Steve Jobs. The microdosing trend has expanded into businesses across the valley, with employees and entrepreneurs regularly dabbling in psychedelic use.
When your anxiety is reduced, your ability to focus and concentrate is likely to increase. Of course, this will mean that you could have an easier time completing your work.
What psychedelics are used to improve focus And Productivity?
LSD and Magic mushrooms are the substances most commonly used in microdosing to improve productivity and focus at work. LSD is a chemical hallucinogen that comes in tiny squares of paper, a liquid or in pellets and is taken orally. Tripping on acid after consuming the typical dosage makes people feel like they’ve entered another world as, for several hours, they experience a distorted view of reality with an intensification of their senses.
Magic mushrooms are wild, natural hallucinogenic mushrooms that come in varying strengths. The mushrooms have a horrible and bitter taste, chewy texture and are taken by eating or drinking. They also typically distort reality and intensify the senses when ingested.
- Lysergic
acid diethylamide (LSD). LSD is one of the most popular substances used for
microdosing. Some users report
feeling sharper, more focused, and more productive throughout the day. - Psilocybin (“magic” mushrooms).
Psilocybin act as an antidepressant for those with major depression. Users
have also reported feeling more empathic and emotionally open. - Dimethyltryptamine
(DMT). Known as the “spirit molecule,” microdosed DMT has been said to help
relieve anxiety and aid in spiritual awareness. - MDMA.Acts as a central nervous system stimulant. It stimulates neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
When microdosing LSD, people usually take 1/20 to 1/10 of a 100 micrograms paper blotter. This means a microdose of LSD is usually between 5 and 10 micrograms. However, the amount of LSD needed may vary per time and person, depending on physical and mental condition, gut biome, environment, and potency of the LSD. Therefore, we advise against blindly taking the same microdose as someone else; rather start low and go slow to find your ideal dose (sweet spot). Additionally, LSD blotters come in different strengths, and it’s crucial to determine how many micrograms of LSD your blotter contains.
Psilocybin (“magic” mushrooms)
The microdosing dosages for dried psilocybin mushrooms (Cubensis strains) typically range from 0.05 – 0.40 grams (50-400 mg). Most people will have a ‘sweet spot’ or optimal dose in this range that will vary on many factors including age and storage method of the magic mushrooms, variety, intention, emotional state, gut health, and medications.
Especially for those new to microdosing, it is important to take time to discover your unique sweet spot, which is generally considered the smallest dose that gives you the impact that you are seeking. For most people, it is recommended to take on a calibration period in which you start at the lowest end of the microdosing range (0.05 grams), and slowly increase your dose every other day until landing on your sweet spot. A great motto that we like to use is, “start low and go slow.”
DMT
new research shows that microdosing DMT — taking doses of the drug that are too low to cause hallucinations — could indeed reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety,PTSD,PMS
MDMA
MDMA, known on the street as “molly,” “mandy,” or (when pressed with other drugs into tablet form) “ecstasy,” is an empathogen. That means that effects include increased emotional openness and feelings of profound connection in addition to euphoria and a light stimulant effect. This won’t surprise anyone familiar with dance music culture; Peace, Love, Unity, Respect is a time-honored ethos at raves, where MDMA has been a staple for decades.
Though MDMA is best known as a recreational drug, the last ten years have seen renewed interest in its therapeutic potential, particularly in treating addiction and PTSD.
