Microdose – Depression Relief

Recent research proves the effectiveness of microdosing in fighting mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and PTSD if you take them according to the instructions provided. The point of microdosing is to take 100-200mg of psilocybin (1-2 capsules) on specific days in the morning or evening on an empty stomach. You don’t have to create your own schedule, as we’ve gathered the most effective protocols for these microdosing capsules.

The Mushroom Trip Protocol for Microdosing Mushroom Capsules

We developed this protocol specifically for the relief of mental health disorders, including depression. We know it can be not easy, but try to keep a positive attitude and follow these steps:

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

Please approach microdosing in an informed way. Do not take alcohol, drugs or medications that are not compatible with psilocybin. It will be helpful to monitor your experience closely when you start the protocol. You can keep a diary, take notes on your phone or talk about it with a close friend. It will help you adjust the protocol to your needs.

The Fadiman Protocol for Microdosing Mushroom Capsules

Dr Fadiman is a world-famous writer and a psychedelics expert. He is a co-founder of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now Sofia University). As a man of science, he put all his experience and knowledge into this — now classics — protocol. It is universal and suitable for microdosing most psychedelic compounds, including psilocybin. To relieve your depression, you need to follow this schedule:

• 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

You can also adjust the protocol to your personal needs by increasing or decreasing the duration and the pause between cycles. Remember that nothing is one-size-fits-all when it comes to psychedelics. Each of us has our own little place on the spectrum, and no depression case is like another.

The 2:1 Protocol for Microdosing Mushroom Capsules

This protocol is a variation of the Every Other Day Protocol, which you can read more about on the microdosing capsules for PTSD relief page. It is not as widely used but is quite effective in depression relief. Here are some steps toward your recovery:

• DURATION: 4 weeks
• WEEKLY PROTOCOL:
  • DAYS 1-2: 1-2 capsules
  • DAY 3: NO DOSING
  • DAYS 4-5: 1-2 capsules
  • DAY 6: NO DOSING
  • DAYS 7: 1-2 capsules
• OFF CYCLE: 2 weeks

Note that a regular high-quality sleep and a healthy diet will increase the effectiveness of microdosing in fighting depression. Approximately by the end of the first month, you’ll notice a better mood and will feel energized to move forward.

When microdosing for depression relief, it is important to follow the dosage (maximum 200-300mg) to avoid overwhelming effects. Set yourself up for recovery and try to avoid thoughts or events that make you feel negative. Monitor and record your progress and combine it with other ways to relieve depression. You can also combine taking microdosing capsules with psilocybin chocolate (one half a chocolate piece in a 4G pack is dosed the same as 2 capsules).