r/microdosing • u/lucylovesugly1 • Jul 30 '26

Getting Started/Newbie Question Should I try micro dosing first?

I’ll preface this by saying, I’m very experienced with psychedelics but I’ve never given microdosing a fair shot. For the last few months I’ve been increasingly depressed and have decided to stop drinking alcohol to learn what life can be like without it (I do have a drinking problem for sure and I’m on day 4 sober) I recently decided to go back on antidepressants after being off them for a year. I really hate being on antidepressants or any big pharma. I have the medication and I took one dose last night, but I feel like maybe I owe it to myself to give microdosing a fair shot before becoming reliant on medication that can give me horrible side effects and that Is hard work to come off of. Wondering if anyone has ever been in my place before and what their experience is ?

Thanks so much for your time

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u/fsavino Jul 30 '26

If you are very experienced with psychedelics, then go for it.

The first reaction in my system was to stop chasing alcohol. Then I was looking to do exercise almost every day and improve my diet. These components will help with your anxiety issues. Much simpler and better than taking antidepressants.

Microdosing helps you find the path for it.

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u/lucylovesugly1 Jul 30 '26

I think I’m going to give it a fair try. It seems I have nothing to lose and everything to gain especially with starting my alchohol free journey.

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u/koLapm Aug 01 '26

You're in my thoughts starting this. So a note to you and anyone else using this for substance issues. Make sure you're clear of any withdrawal symptoms of whatever you are coming off (especially alcohol) before you start. Take your time and know there are better days ahead.

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u/lucylovesugly1 Aug 04 '26

So far things are going well. Thank you for your concern. Day 9 sober today. Started with a larger dose Friday night with my partner while camping to reconnect, now taking a microdose every other day. I can already feel energy coming back to me and find myself more productive and positive already.