Microdose – Anxiety Relief

The point of microdosing is that you get the benefits of psilocybin without overwhelming psychedelic effects. Microdosing psilocybin capsules has been proven to be effective in anxiety relief. Many people have reported that after a month of microdosing, they felt emotionally balanced, calmer and more optimistic than before.

The main rule of microdosing (no, “start low and go slow” doesn’t work here) is to take a constant amount of psilocybin (1-2 capsules) over several days on an empty stomach. It is best if you do this at the same time. As you are using psilocybin as a treatment in this case, avoid taking alcohol, drugs and some medications (please read in advance if you can take psilocybin together with your medications).

There are several ways to take psilocybin microdosing capsules, such as so-called protocols. You can create your own or use one of those we will describe below.

The Mushroom Trip Protocol

You can also see this protocol on the package of microdosing capsules for anxiety relief. The MushroomTrip team created it based on other protocols and scientific studies so that you can feel free from anxiety in just 30-60 minutes. The plan of action is the following:

• DURATION: 4-6 weeks
• WEEKLY PROTOCOL:
  • DAYS 1-5: DOSING 1-2 capsules
  • DAYS 6-7: NO DOSING
• OFF CYCLE: 2-4 weeks

A break between cycles is necessary to experience the changes that have happened in your body. It is also important not to become addicted to psilocybin. You can increase the pause between cycles if necessary.

The Fadiman Protocol

This protocol is perfect for first-timers. After each day of dosing, you will have time to assess the effects and give your body some rest. Dr Fadiman (known as “The Father of Microdosing”) created this protocol primarily for microdosing LSD, but it works perfectly for any psychedelics, including psilocybin. So, your steps:

• DURATION: 4-8 weeks
• WEEKLY PROTOCOL:
  • DAY 1: DOSING 1-2 capsules
  • DAYS 2-3: NO DOSING
  • DAY 4: DOSING 1-2 capsules
  • DAYS 5-7: NO DOSING
• OFF CYCLE: 2-4 weeks

It is important to approach microdosing consciously and monitor all your internal sensations. Keeping a diary or notes on your phone can help you do this, or you can share your experiences with close people to evaluate the effect from the outside.

The Stamets Protocol

This popular protocol was created by well-known mycologist and medicinal mushroom advocate Paul Stamets. He was the first to introduce the use of psilocybin mushrooms with other ingredients to enhance and prolong the effects of microdosing. Stamets Stack combines psilocybin mushrooms with Lion’s Mane mushrooms and niacin (vitamin B3). If you want to improve your cognitive function, this is the perfect option for you:

• DURATION: 4 weeks
• TWO WEEKS PROTOCOL:
  • DAYS 1-4: DOSING 1-2 capsules
  • DAYS 5-7: NO DOSING
  • DAY 8-11: DOSING 1-2 capsules
  • DAYS 12-14: NO DOSING
• OFF CYCLE: 2-4 weeks

As with the Fadiman protocol, it is useful to keep a diary or notes on your phone to assess the effects. You can also combine microdosing with reishi or shiitake mushrooms, which will safely increase the impact of psilocybin microdosing capsules.

You can use any of these protocols, or you can create your own. Everyone has different microdosing goals and needs, so it is important that you feel comfortable taking microdosing capsules for anxiety relief.