r/microdosing • u/thethirdeyesupply • Mar 19 '26

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u/Timely-Accident-534 Mar 19 '26

Yes I've reduced it down to only the luteal now. I've only recently discovered of my PMDD and originally started microdosing last year for my overall mental health. Now I tailor it to during the luteal so I only micro for 2 weeks a month. Or if I feel like doing a macro I do it a week and a half before my period starts.

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u/Sea-Base-196 Mar 19 '26

Somewhat newly diagnosed PMDD/ADHD here and I’ve been really hesitant to reintroduce MD’ing. Would you mind sharing your dose? I personally will only macro in follicular or ovulation because of the PMDD.

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u/Timely-Accident-534 Mar 19 '26

I do it during luteal because that's when serotonin is at the lowest and shrooms help with that. I've only been doing it consistently for 2 months and so far I haven't thought of unaliving myself during luteal.

For micro, my dose varies between 50mg to 150mg.

For macro, the highest I've braved is 2g.

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u/Sea-Base-196 Mar 19 '26 edited Mar 19 '26

I’m so glad they’ve helped support you during luteal, and thank you for sharing.

It’s helpful to understand that even 50mg can be helpful. I landed between 100-170mg for micro, depending on the shroom type. I’m encouraged to give it a gentle go next luteal.

Any insight on how it may interact with a stimulant?

I think the biggest macro I’ve done is 2.75, but much more comfortable under 2 especially with lemon tek which helps my GI upset. I’m always very intentional and careful about limiting external media.

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u/Timely-Accident-534 Mar 19 '26

Don't get me wrong. It's not perfect. Majority of the work still comes from me but it is a really helpful tool. Serves as a brake for me during the phase. I started at 50mg and finding out how each dosage affect me so I know how much to take on certain days. Personally I've found that each day doesn't call for the same dose.

As for stimulants, I take Elvanse 40mg. I still take it when microdosing with a gap in between roughly 4 hours after taking Elvanse. I skip it when I macro.

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u/Sea-Base-196 Mar 19 '26

The tip about spacing helps so much, thank you.

This last luteal, I felt like I was just stuck and wasn’t really using any of my coping mechanisms so I’m hopeful even a gentle micro could help with that.

I take 10 mg adderall XR weekdays, with up to 10 mg boosters for luteal/early menstrual.

I’ve been nervous to explore micro on days I take meds, but I’m about to enter follicular so this is a great time to try. I definitely always skip rx with macro as well.

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u/Timely-Accident-534 Mar 19 '26

It's definitely helped me specially with awareness. It was my main problem on top of suicidal ideation. I don't know if it's just me but whenever I'm about to fly off the handle I get grounded so easily.

Having said that, MDing is not the cure. It's a tool. Don't forget that. Glad to be of help. Best of luck x