{"id":11525,"date":"2023-10-11T15:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flocoaching.nl\/the-yin-and-yang-of-psychedelic-dosages-balancing-low-and-high-doses-for-optimal-experience-2\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:58:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:58:23","slug":"the-yin-and-yang-of-psychedelic-dosages-balancing-low-and-high-doses-for-optimal-experience-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flocoaching.nl\/en\/the-yin-and-yang-of-psychedelic-dosages-balancing-low-and-high-doses-for-optimal-experience-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Yin and Yang of Psychedelic Dosages: Balancing Low and High Doses for Optimal Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and DMT are having a renaissance. Once stigmatized as dangerous or just for recreational use, today a growing body of research is revealing the therapeutic potential of these substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychedelics can be taken in different dosages for different purposes<\/strong>. Microdoses on one end of the spectrum are small, sub-perceptual amounts like 0.1-0.5 grams of dried psilocybin mushrooms. On the other end are full ceremonial or “heroic” doses of 3-5 grams or more of mushrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microdosing involves regularly taking a low dose every few days.<\/strong> The effects are subtle – you don’t trip or hallucinate. However, anecdotal reports suggest benefits like improved mood, focus, creativity, and social connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full doses mean taking a large amount in a controlled setting. <\/strong>This leads to a complete psychedelic experience involving visuals, spiritual insights, and an “ego dissolution” or sense of merging with something larger than oneself. High doses can help treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these dosage extremes are well-studied, less is known about strategically combining high and low doses<\/strong>. Anecdotal stories suggest people use micro and macro doses together to enhance well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog will explore the unique benefits of low vs high dosing. We’ll also look at thoughtfully integrating both into an optimal psychedelic practice. I aim to share principles that can guide your journey, whether you’re just psychedelic-curious or already on the path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your guide, I draw on research (I lean heavily on this article from March 2022<\/a>) and my experience of over 100 psychedelic trips and microdosing experiences. Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>The “Yin” of Low Doses<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Microdosing has become popular as a way to enhance well-being and performance. Silicon Valley technologists praise it for boosting productivity. Creatives microdose for inspiration. Others use it to lift their mood or reduce anxiety in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a microdosing protocol, you take a small dose of a psychedelic like LSD or psilocybin mushrooms every 3-4 days. A microdose is typically one-tenth to one-twentieth of a full psychedelic dose. The effects are meant to be sub-perceptual – you shouldn’t feel high or trip (though some people now argue that a slight change in perception is wanted – so take ‘sub-perceptual’ with a grain of salt).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting low and going slow is important. <\/strong>Many people start with 0.1g of dried mushrooms or 5-10ug of LSD and increase slightly from there. Dialing in the optimal dose takes some trial and error. If you feel impaired or are tripping, lower the amount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you find the sweet spot, benefits may include experiences of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n