@Niftypoint124 has the microdosing dosage right. 0.05g-0.3g. Thank you for spreading correct information in this thread.
@kiki666 What you took was not a microdose, but a low macrodose.
@not4us took 15g of some substance that they didn't elaborate on
@whatevertryinmeans23 i agree with you completely. ultimately, you have to choose your own schedule. i think the dose is more important than the frequency of administration. every day is definitely too frequent. your first line "Y'all...100g/day" is confusing so I'm assuming it is sarcasm.
@LittleJem just to clarify, 10mg of pure psilocybin is not a microdose, but a low macrodose, equivalent to 1g-2g raw dried psilocybe cubensis
@IsThisTheEnd? deaths caused by LSD are due to actions the user did while in the disinhibited and disconnected state. LSD is physically 100% safe, but it can still be dangerous under certain conditions
I wanted to address some misconceptions about psychedelics and magic mushrooms, because misinformation is ultimately the #1 killer, moreso than any substance. I also wanted to address some concerns brought forth in this thread. I have used both psilocybe cubensis and LSD several times.
1) There is a difference between pure psilocybin and the magic mushrooms found in nature. Magic mushrooms and truffles contain psilocybin (and psilocin), the chemical responsible for the effects. 99.9% of you won't have access to pure psilocybin and will be consuming the raw mushroom material, so disregard any dosages denoted in milligrams.
2) Magic mushrooms are highly varied in their psilocybin content. No two mushrooms are the same. This is not an issue when taking macro doses such as 1-6g. The amount you are aiming to consume when microdosing is very small and cannot be reliably measured using raw dried mushrooms or even with a scale. You need to grind the mushrooms in a coffee grinder so it forms a powder with uniform potency. You can either mix with water and drink as is, put it in veg capsules, or make an psilocybin ethanol extract (Which I recommend for people prone to nausea)
3) A microdose should not have psychedelic effects. It should be subperceptual. 1 gram is not a microdose.
4) The dosages for magic truffles are often much higher than magic mushrooms more commonly found in the United States, so when someone says they took 15g and had a good time, they may have been using truffles or a low-potency species. Do not ever try to take 15g of any unidentified mushroom or truffle.
5) DO NOT do a macrodose if you feel very depressed or suicidal. It is very unsafe because of where your mind might go on the trip. You need to have a baseline level of mental health before having a full-on trip. Microdosing does not make you trip, so it doesn't demand the same contingency.
6) NEVER redose mushrooms or any psychedelic substance after you have already ingested some, no matter how much. This causes a lot of bad trips.
If starting with microdosing, try to identify what extract or plant material you have. Then, grind it to ensure the psilocybin is evenly spread. Then, take 0.05g to see how you react. Next time, take 0.1g and see how you react. If you think you should take more, try a little higher, but you should feel very little in the way of psychedelic effects.
If starting with a macrodose, identify and grind it. Take 1g your first time to see how you react. If you want, take 2g your first time, but no more. Do not try high doses of 4g or more. They are not for the faint of heart and the few people who should do heroic doses are the people who will disregard my advice.
If you're wondering what will happen on mushrooms, look for trip reports on erowid. having some sense of what may happen will lessen anxiety before your dose.
Always remember to physically and mentally be in a safe place when taking mushrooms. If you can't do that, don't take mushrooms. If you are, you are all set to have a wonderful time experiencing the beauty of psilocybin!
