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Even 0.1 g of psilocybin mushrooms is enough for me to notice changes in consciousness / perception / bodily sesnsations. I and plenty others consider it a micr

by nugga 9y ago

Even 0.1 g of psilocybin mushrooms is enough for me to notice changes in consciousness / perception / bodily sesnsations. I and plenty others consider it a micro dose but it is definitely a sub-tripping dose (you need 1 or 2 g for that usually). Granted, there is confusion over terminology here but _small amounts_ ie. sub-balls-to-the-walls-tripping-with-visuals of psychedelics can definitely be helpful and contribute to increased well being, concentration, problem solving, energy, mood, etc.

ramblerman 9y ago
> can definitely be helpful and contribute to increased well being, concentration, problem solving, energy, mood, etc. Why would nature not have us operate at peak efficiency with regards to problem solving, unless there was a side effect. I'm very interested in micro dosing, and nootropics, but I would have to think there is a downside.
- nugga 9y ago
  Being (too) high 24/7 likely has downsides in the long term but as with any exercise it's possible you can improve your performance without downsides if you have adequate rest and recovery. There are things that are not on by default within us humans. These came to mind quickly: For example modulating your breath (deep slow breathing) can give your consciousness a boost or help induce relaxtion. Meditation exercises or when you calm down to slow breathing and pay attention to sensations and thoughts has been shown to modify brain matter [0], and according to eastern scriptures and personal experience, increases awareness. Touching the roof of your mouth with your tongue (taoist technique to connect the two main channels) has been shown to boost performance. [1] Ymmv but long term daily use may contribute to increased sensitivity to emotions and have you be 'way out there, mayne' a bit too much. Not very scientific, I know. [0]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3004979/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3004979/ [1]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940506/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940506/
- saiya-jin 9y ago
  This is due to 'least-necessary-energy-required' principle that all living organisms employ in one way or another. Hard lessons from long evolution I presume. It's not that rare in wild nature to die from starvation, so why burn through your reserves unless its life-or-death scenario. Peak performance is taxing, just look at how our bodies react to stress/threat which mobilizes whole body.

by nugga 9y ago

ramblerman 9y ago

> can definitely be helpful and contribute to increased well being, concentration, problem solving, energy, mood, etc. Why would nature not have us operate at peak efficiency with regards to problem solving, unless there was a side effect. I'm very interested in micro dosing, and nootropics, but I would have to think there is a downside.

nugga 9y ago
Being (too) high 24/7 likely has downsides in the long term but as with any exercise it's possible you can improve your performance without downsides if you have adequate rest and recovery. There are things that are not on by default within us humans. These came to mind quickly: For example modulating your breath (deep slow breathing) can give your consciousness a boost or help induce relaxtion. Meditation exercises or when you calm down to slow breathing and pay attention to sensations and thoughts has been shown to modify brain matter [0], and according to eastern scriptures and personal experience, increases awareness. Touching the roof of your mouth with your tongue (taoist technique to connect the two main channels) has been shown to boost performance. [1] Ymmv but long term daily use may contribute to increased sensitivity to emotions and have you be 'way out there, mayne' a bit too much. Not very scientific, I know. [0]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3004979/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3004979/ [1]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940506/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940506/
saiya-jin 9y ago
This is due to 'least-necessary-energy-required' principle that all living organisms employ in one way or another. Hard lessons from long evolution I presume. It's not that rare in wild nature to die from starvation, so why burn through your reserves unless its life-or-death scenario. Peak performance is taxing, just look at how our bodies react to stress/threat which mobilizes whole body.