Microdosing psychedelics, primarily psilocybin and LSD, involve sub-perceptual doses that promote neural pathway development without intense effects. Although traditionally excluded, MDMA is being investigated for its low-dose therapeutic potential, evidenced by a case where microdosed MDMA significantly alleviated neuropathic pain in a cancer survivor, suggesting avenues for future research.
'Doing' psychedelics is not about distracting from 'reality'. It is about facing reality in a way that helps us engage and participate. On this side of the hemisphere, we are facing the dark season. In the USA, we're facing uncertainty that feels heavy and full of conflict, with no clear vision. As a Psychedelic Integration Therapist, I'm in awe that I have new clients willing to face, engage, and participate in 'reality' by exploring psychedelics.
In my private practice, my clients who microdose with LSD report that they experience a relief from anxiety. According to their experiences, psychedelics assist in facing, engaging, and actively participating in various aspects of life, allowing for a heightened awareness of personal impact and existence. They often describe a calming sensation that facilitates easier breathing, diminished feelings of urgency, and an enhanced sense of agency in their lives.
When our pupils dilate, we take in more light and information, allowing us a broader perspective. Our pupils expand when we fall in love or become deeply engaged in an activity. We are born with a natural sense of awe and wonder, and psychedelics can help us reconnect with that feeling, moving us away from doom and gloom, especially in the face of crises like climate change and political turmoil. Psychedelics encourage us to look up, shift our focus, and explore different ways to respond to the same situations.
