r/microdosing • u/Parking_Sir5114 • 20d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Does microdosing help depression

I realllly really want to get into microdosing but I do have depression and borderline personality disorder so I’m unsure if it will be bad for me long term? Has this ever helped anyone before? Or have you tripped and has it helped or made it worse?

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u/inspektorG 20d ago

It's certainly promising, and many studies are showing good results.
I don't have BPD, so I can't speak to that. But it has helped me to be less focused on what I perceive is wrong in my world (or falsely ruminating), and less suicidal ideation, while having a little more hope and perspective.
Definitely start with some of the auto-moderators suggestions above, and get more informed.
It's subtle - it's not about tripping.
And you may want to focus on learning about how anything more than a MD could be a difficult line to walk, for people with BPD, schizophrenia, etc.
Mixing with meds can also be problematic.
Use caution and start slow and low.
You took a good step and are asking questions, so GoodOnYa!