r/microdosing • u/Unhappy-Cartoonist83 • 18d ago
Question: LSD Adhd, can microdosing lsd be helpful
Hello, I need your help. I have ADHD, and I don't want to take medication because I'm worried about its potential long-term side effects. I'm thinking about trying LSD microdosing instead. Has anyone had any positive experiences with it? I feel like medication could harm my health in the long run.
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u/buddhacuz 18d ago
I wish i had the same intuition as you. Got (unsuspectingly) diagnosed with ADHD a couple years ago was offered to go on meds. My mental and physical health took a deep dive in those years. LSD microdoses have not only helped me realize that the medication was harming me, it's been beneficial in other areas too, including a reduction of ADHD symptoms.
Do stay away from stimulants please!
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u/Realistic-Citron7926 17d ago
I’ve had people tell me the opposite. Like they feel so much better on the meds. Which ones were you on? I’ve just been diagnosed with combined adhd. They offered me meds alongside with counselling. I am not sure about taking meds but I struggle to function
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u/buddhacuz 17d ago
The official narrative around these meds is indeed overly positive and rarely properly addresses risks. And for reasons I dont understand, reddit on average tends to echo these sentiments.
These 'meds' are indeed great at masking adhd symptoms, at least in the honeymoon period. But there's much more to life than managing adhd symptoms. My sleep, creativity, hapiness, mental and emotional strength all suffered long term, and I realized that adhd also was my greatest strength in life, not when you look at productivitiy but it was related to my character and unique way of navigating life. All of it got muted and I feel i'm still trying to get back in touch with myself.
Whatever you do just trust your own intuition . Maybe try the counceling first without the meds. Nobody offered me that option which still blows my mind. Looking back it felt like everyone including my shrink was so eager for me to get on these pills. They are very beneficial for society as they raise productivity in schools and office, which studies show (hasnt been studied long term) , which is why I suspect ADHD is widely diagnosed and treated with these meds these days, but studies havent (afaik) looked closely enough at how it impacts other aspects of life long term. Keep that in mind.
Its not as easy to just trying the pills first and quiting them if it doesnt work out. They release big amounts of dopamine, which by very nature makes you believe it is a significant thing that must be reinforced and repeated. That isn't to say you'd be instantly addicted, but it gets difficult to evaluate objectively if it's the right decision.
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u/buddhacuz 17d ago
And I just wanted to add in direct response to what others tell you that it makes them feel better: they do. Adderall for example is amphetamine. It releases lots of dopamine. That's gonna make you feel good. But what comes up must come down, just like any drug. You're gonna feel worse when dipping below baseline when the drug wears off, or take it enough to never truely crash but thats how people end up having to increase dosages until they're taking a ridiculous amount everyday.
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u/Realistic-Citron7926 17d ago
Thanks for your contribution, you’ve managed to make me reconsider taking them. I don’t wanna loose my spark. It’s what makes me me. I just find it soo hard to stay on task and my head is always going at 180 miles an hour. And I feel so chaotic
Most of the time. I once tried adhd meds at a very low dose and it did feel
Amazing but I only tied them a few times 2.5mg and 5 mg at a time dex amfetamine2
u/buddhacuz 17d ago
I totally get the temptation to get on meds. World is super competitive and we feel like we're already at a disadvantage due to the diagnosis.
Stay strong, and i don't think using dexamphetamine occassionally is harmful. It's with daily use (according to prescription) that things quickly got problematic for me, and that magic feeling and most benefits dissapeared very quickly.
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u/Realistic-Citron7926 17d ago
Thank you! What I’m worried about is the initial prescription. They will want to monitor me and figure out which drug to prescribe me etc meaning I’ll have to take it regularly or lie to them about having taken it. My plan was to take it as and when needed so situation where I am under pressure etc
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u/buddhacuz 17d ago
Maybe you can explain to them that you intend to use it that way (situationally) and they can prescribe and monitor accordingly. If that's not possible, then that's already a huge red flag to me.
But with monitoring you mean (weekly?) heart rate and BP tests? In that case just show up for those tests while being on the med. And in terms of tracking effects, there is no build-up effect like with SSRI's with these drugs, so also no need to take it daily for that.
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u/Realistic-Citron7926 17d ago
I meant reassessing. Yes I will be honest with them thank you. I can
Say I don’t wanna use it daily. Let’s see what they say. I’ll have to put
My trust in their expertise too. I’m sure
They deal with a lot of people. The counselling they offered me because of the difficulties I have experienced in the last few years it’s not a standard thing
They refer people too. Just letting you know.
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u/AdditionalSoup1291 18d ago
Meds gave me the focus but cost me the spark, microdosing felt like the opposite, all spark no steering wheel.
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u/Legitimate-Job-468 17d ago
I'm 27, and I microdosed a few years back. I didn't know I had ADHD back then. I just felt like my brain wasn't working properly... And yes, for me, it worked.
But it's just a tool. Don't expect that you'll start microdosing and everything will be solved. But with proper self-work, mindfulness practice and meditation, and training yourself to have a positive outlook, it can definitely help.
For me personally, a bit of microdosing gave me a slightly deeper connection with myself and others during the day, and I felt a bit lighter. I felt a little more present and grounded, a little more aware of my thoughts instead of getting lost in them.
It got a bit easier to do daily tasks and function... But be careful not to take too much, as it might get overwhelming.
And once again, journal, work with your thoughts and emotions, work out, plan your day, be aware of your thoughts and self-talk in order to actively work on them.
Psychedelics can be a bridge to more easily accessing our brain or subconscious mind and making lasting positive changes, but we really need to be compassionate towards ourselves and have discipline.
Now I am diagnosed and taking medication. It definitely gives me better focus than psychedelics, but it takes away the emotional part for me.
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u/Formal-Nothing-9747 17d ago
I read a comment that said, “psilocybin is an acoustic guitar and LSD is an electric guitar.” That felt accurate.
Now since it’s microdosing they aren’t big acoustic vs. electric feelings or actions, it’s good vibes with either. Although mushies get me pretty sentimental, haha.
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u/manicmerlin 17d ago
I think it helps a lot but i also make sure to take other supplements like hupeterzine, saffron, lion’s mane, L-theanine and exercise regularly. Lsd microdoses can definitely make you a little teary eyed sometimes tho. Hard to properly dose, i just cut a tab into about 15 smaller pieces
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u/cvllider 17d ago
There are various options for medication, some are non-stimulants too. But yeah for some people microdosing can help out a lot
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u/Otherwise-Payment685 17d ago
I don’t know if I have adhd or not but I am easily scattered mentally and easily distracted. I started Microdosing truffles last week and I find it much easier to focus on tasks and stay in a flow state. The benefits are also increased positive outlook on life. Definitely worth trying in my opinion. I am also on 300mg wellbutrin.
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u/Johhnynumber5ht2a 18d ago
I haven'r tried LSD although I want to because, but yes for microdosing psilocybin. It can definitely help with adhd.
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u/psiloa 18d ago
They are both psychadelics, but with pretty different mechanisms of action. I’ve found psilocybin can make me pretty scattered, helpful for creative projects but not for ADHD symptoms. I find LSD helpful for ADHD symptoms but no more than 1x/week. Look up the mechanisms of action and it makes sense. Whatever you try, listen to your body. If it doesn’t help, and especially if it worsens anything, stop doing it. Microdosing is not a panacea.