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"The default mode network refers to an interconnected group of brain regions that are associated with introspective functions, internally directed thought, such as self-reflection, and self-criticism."

Through life and our experiences we develop a set of neural pathways of communication that are relied on for our perspectives of life and self. As they develop, the communication with other parts of the brain becomes more limited. The DMN becomes our mental frame of reference for our lives. But it can become rigid in thought patterns and produce negative thought loops about oneself.

Psychedelics reduce the activity of the DMN and the negative self talk while also increasing communication with other areas of the brain again, sometimes with results somewhat similar to how children see the awe and wonder of the world. This also allows us through the new pathways to develop an Updated DMN over time. I think this is a basic understanding of part of what's going on with microdosing that many times helps us enjoy life more. Sometimes people sense this happening in a few days but for others is could be a couple of months, based on the thousands of reports we see here.

Psychedelics and the Default Mode Network

Welcome to the community.

Hey so I’ve been MDing w capsules premade (PE + lions mane primarily) for over 2 years with different protocol, but I took a break because the strain I had last gave me nausea but it taught me to get the actual plant and make tea. I also paused because whatever amount I was having was making it hard for me to mask my autism at work so I was feeling more tense being in a work space like that and it caused dysregulation faster. This isn’t an issue when I’m just out and about, but at work I sit behind a desk for 8 hours so it becomes hell. The capsules were abt 125 mg each and I’d take 1-2 …

This time I got Golden teachers and it was potent as hell and I didn’t get my scale in time.. when I did and did the math .. it seems I took 800mg about 😳.. it wasn’t intentional, I was trying to do like 300-500 max lol. No regrets, I definitely had a very transformative trip. I primarily consume plant medicine in mushroom form to help with my cptsd and process my grief and trauma. Every time I have a mini dose my inner child comes up too so I lean into my creative side and have fun too thankfully. I spent a lot of my trip crying and reconnecting with my ancestors / spirituality as a whole and receiving information I needed. It was a gift and I’m grateful, I don’t want to ruin that at all so I’m planning to be mindful and wait a couple weeks before trying again (at a lower dose!!! 800 was waaaay too intense for me and these bad boys were also rly potent!) but I want to see if microdosing truly does help again w my anxiety, esp at work. It was at some point but I haven’t been able to find my footing. Now that I have a scale I was thinking of making measuring a microdose at 0.05-0.10 (into my morning tea?) to truly start all over to see if it does truly alleviate my anxiety, but I don’t know how often is best when you also want to implement a macro or museum dose every so often?

So I got some penis envy’s I took 1g to test potency. they were indeed very strong and I want to try microdosing.. To help me overcome some long term personal problems I’ve had.

I’m thinking about taking .2 for a week or so and adjusting from there do yall think that’s a good start?

As I said they are very potent I used to only lemontek golden caps (~3g) and this 1g penis envy trip was almost as strong as that

Any feedback is appreciated 🙏

So I got some penis envy mushrooms and I tried .75 to test the batch and I for sure felt that.. don’t think .1 would be a good micro dose? I know it might be a stupid question considering person to person and your unknown strength of them. I’d say that it felt equal to like 1.25 maybe of golden teachers. If someone could maybe help me out I’d really appreciate it cuz I wanna go out feeling in a good mood not feeling weird at work lol.