I’ve been dosing psilocybin for 7-months. You can have the drug and use it in 7 states. It’s been being studied actively by the Food and Drug Administration since 2023.
I think that ever since the documentary about mushrooms became wildly popular, folks have been given pause regarding using it to change their brains. I’ve been taking non-psychoactive mushrooms since 2012. I was recommended a TED talk by an employee at a grocery store and wanted to strengthen my immune system overall.
I’ve not had an ounce of alcohol since 12/30/24. When I started micro dosing, I didn’t want anything to be interfering with my serotonin production. Thus, I quit drinking at the end of 2024. A couple of nights ago I was thinking about a glass of Red Zinfandel and my stomach felt like it was on fire. I don’t miss alcohol. I was definitely what you’d consider a consistent beer drinker prior to this year, and La Croix is a great substitute for it.
I suppose that I will occasionally drink again. I don’t want to right now. Maybe after February 1st 2026. I think that I’ll be an occasion-only person.
I smoked some pot for a few years. I had a horrific experience in a bathtub wherein I didn’t think that would my brain would ever rebound, so I’ve never touched it again. I know that despite the genetic modifications, it makes me beyond paranoid. I have no desire for it.
The same thing is true with cigarettes. My Mom had me take a drag off hers when I asked when I was 4 and I threw up on the floor, so I have never been a smoker.
I didn’t want to anxiously ruminate on things that happened at work or when the natural progression of friendships end. I started psilocybin.
I can tell you that I’m way less in my head than I’ve ever been. I can tell you that I don’t experience very much anxiety at all. I also have been able to grow with others having tough conversations wherein I need to be flexible and change.
I don’t know what generic psilocybin the FDA will approve. I don’t know what big pharma will package. I can tell you that each strain interacts with people differently, and I am reasonably confident the generic drug will be dilute, but will have some psychiatric benefit for most people. There are many different strains and geneticists study all species.
I think that I’ll have permanent lasting changes in my brain by the middle of next winter. I don’t see myself as needing to micro dose long term. I’ve been grateful for the impact that psilocybin has had in my life.
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Glad it’s working out for you!
Thank you! I know a lot of folks who’ve had great success. We’ll see what transpires when the FDA approves a generic undisclosed strain for prescriptive use.
I started microdosing a few months ago. This is a thoughtful and candid reflection. Your willingness to share the evolution of your relationship with substances and the effect that meditative practices have had on your life makes for a compelling read. It’s powerful to hear how an intention-driven shift (whether through minimal use or mindset reframe) can open space for growth, especially when anxiety, alcohol, or other patterns have been part of the background.
I found your observation about “being way less in my head” particularly resonant. That description captures something many of us feel but seldom articulate. Also, the mention of different strains interacting differently is a reminder that these experiences are deeply personal—not one size fits all.
Thank you for your honesty and for inviting the reader into a moment of transformation. I’ll be curious to hear how things evolve over time and what lasting changes you notice next winter.
This comment is the best one that I’ve had all year. Period.
Let me thank you.
I do really well with B+ taken with an Albino Golden Teacher that is often called Ghost (about 1 gram total taken once a week at night). I am out of Hillbilly and just starting to grow it on my own; thus, began B+ to substitute with Hillbilly.
I like a small dosage of Stargazer after my coffee.
I dose once a week.
Another brain change is that I realize now that I will never drink alone again. I also won’t ever order it out. I have also, except when I’m on vacation, stopped eating meals out.
I’m a more intentional person now.
Deepest gratitude to you, Andy
Really thought-provoking piece. I appreciate how you navigated the complexities of psilocybin with both curiosity and caution. It invites reflection on the deeper questions of consciousness, healing, and our relationship to the natural world. Thanks for sharing these ideas so clearly.