A lot of people are talking about microdosing these days, and fewer are talking about macrodosing. The current zeitgeist of the psychedelic renaissance is more along the lines of restraint and minimum effective doses.
Microdosing Shrooms: What You Need to Know
Taking a “microdose” of magic mushrooms is defined by about 1-10% of a normal dose – a normal dose being anywhere from 1-3 grams depending on the person.
In other words .1 to .3 grams is the recommended microdosing level.
Consumers who opt for microdosing psilocybin are usually going for the positive benefits of the fungi without the super trippy effects commonly associated with them.
As people slowly gain more awareness around the benefits, the case is being made for small amounts of shrooms over antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications, and the positive effects this alternative medicine route can have on our mental health.
While this small of an amount won’t likely cause a consumer to visually hallucinate, people who enjoy microdosing point to benefits such as:
- Eased anxiety and depression
- Fueled creativity
- Increased focus and energy
- Overall mood boost
“For best results when microdosing psilocybin, you’ll want to avoid everyday usage”
Macrodosing Shrooms: What You Need to Know
If a microdose is just the right amount of shrooms to allow you to experience its benefits without too intense of a psychological experience, macrodosing shrooms allows you to experience the full force of psilocybin – an experience which will vary widely from consumer to consumer.
A macrodose of shrooms is defined by consuming around two grams or higher of the substance, depending on your body size, chemistry, and tolerance level.
If you’ve consumed this level of shrooms, it’s safe to say you should opt to do so on a day where you don’t have any responsibilities to attend to, because you’re likely to visually hallucinate and have truly transcendental experience.
If you can clear your calendar for the following day as well, even better, because you will likely need some time to recharge and reflect.
Macrodosing can look very different depending on the person, but generally, a consumer will experience powerful visuals and hallucinations, accompanied by new perspectives or patterns of thought.
Taking this level of fungi is extremely common in cultures that prioritize spirituality and oneness with nature, a sensation many claim to feel when they macrodose. Some even credit the story of Santa Claus to a powerful hallucinogenic experience.
Consumers have reported feelings of euphoria, bodily vibrations, out of body experiences, creative epiphanies, and even what is believed to be communication with otherworldly entities.
Keeping this in mind, the main concern to look out for when taking a large dose of shrooms is ego dissolution, which tends to occur with high amounts of psychedelics and intense experiences like these.
Ego dissolution is the idea of a complete loss of self-identity, which can either be freeing and introspective or incredibly terrifying.
If you’re not in the right frame of mind to experience ego dissolution or ego “death”, you may experience intense feelings so make sure to check in with yourself before attempting to take on this dose level.
How to Determine Which Dosage is Right for You
Knowing which level of shroom dosage is for you is entirely up to the type of experience you’re going for, and what you’re hoping to get out of it.
Here are a few important things to consider when figuring out which dosage is right for you:
- Time. How much time do you have to embark on this journey? If you have work in a few hours and want to consume some shrooms to help you feel social, inspired, and productive, a microdose is definitely a good idea.
- Experience. Again, if it’s your first time trying shrooms, we really don’t recommend you start off with a mega dose. You may want to take a microdose, or even enough to experience the full spectrum of psilocybin, but a macrodose will likely be too much.
- Intent. Why are you taking shrooms in the first place? If you’re looking for a quick mood boost, a renewed perspective, or a means for getting through a difficult day, a microdose is for you. You’ll experience the benefits of psilocybin without the intensity.
On the other hand, if you’re really setting out to heal some trauma, look inward, connect with spirituality, or find some deeper meaning, a macrodose might be exactly what you need.
Just make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into, and you’re in a safe environment with people you trust. Happy dosing!
