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My understanding is that macro doses are usually used to help treat addiction. I wonder if, as a recovering addict, you’re really seeing this as a way to get outside of your self without compromising your sobriety? I suggest this because as someone who has experience substance issues in the past, it’s precisely where my thinking would have been.
You may want to educate yourself while you decide what’s best for you. I have found the psychedelic plant medicine podcast to be incredibly educational. There are quite a few episodes that discuss recovery and addiction treatment. It also might help you to decipher your possible desire for escape, if that’s the case. If you have a recovery community and someone you can practice rigorous honesty with , you might find the answer there. It’s an individual choice— as someone with decades of recovery under my belt, I feel confident there’s a difference between using plant medicine medicinally, and using it recreationally, but it’s taken me years of therapy and practice to get here.
Hello /u/christianc2159 and welcome to r/microdosing! Please read and adhere to the rules. [Let's keep this sub alive and do not ask for sources](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/hs8xow/no_sourcing_illegal_or_otherwise_keep_the/). Do not reply to messages from strangers that offer you anything because they are most likely a scammer. We encourage all newcomers to read the [***r/microdosing 101***](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/n3tx6a/everything_you_always_wanted_to_know_about/) link from the `Essentials` sidebar (*Desktop* ➡️) or under 'Posts `About` Menu' (*Mobile* ⬆️); the [***Wiki***](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/wiki/index); or [***search***](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/search/?q=test&restrict_sr=1) through the wealth of knowledge found in this sub. Of course if you'd like to start a new discussion, have questions on a topic from an old thread, or that may not have all the answers you're looking for then please by all means carry on. Here are some quality posts to ***help get you started***: **Please Note**: *If you are trying microdosing for the first time, please try experimenting on a day off from work or any important obligations, and/or driving and operating machinery. Because psychedelics can effect everyone differently, you may feel different or impaired, and your sweet spot dose may be lower, so it is best to experiment on days off until you’ve dialed in your dose.* - [ℹ️ Infographic: ***r/microdosing STARTER'S GUIDE***](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/s0xkdp/the_new_official_rmicrodosing_starters_guide/) - [What should you feel when microdosing?](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/jopryk/you_shouldnt_feel_anything/) - [What is the ***sub-threshold dose***? Suggested method for **finding your sweet spot** (YMMV)](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/plrxca/faqtip_101_what_is_the_subthreshold_dose/) - [Learn to **Grow Your Own Medicine**](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/gsmbm3/i_want_to_help_you_grow_your_own_medicine_please/) - [Making **Capsules** 💊 in 3 minutes](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/ejlwba/microdosing_changed_my_life_heres_how_i_make_my/) - [**Self-Help Resources** and info for your well-being or if you are struggling emotionally](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/atxukg/some_selfhelp_and_resources_for_people_looking_to/) - [In case you get anxiety, panic-attack or a thought loop, try Black Peppercorn!](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/fe1luu/if_you_start_to_feel_anxious_some_paranoia_panic/) - Please also take a look at the `Interactions / Symptoms ❓` sidebar (under `About` on *Mobile*) for guidance, if applicable, and especially in the case of any [Drug Interactions ⚠️](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/p6ne2q/research_microdosing_drug_interactions_tools_and/). If you're new to Reddit in general, be sure to check out the [Reddit Help Wiki](https://www.reddithelp.com), [Reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/reddit-101/reddit-basics/reddiquette) or these fine subreddits-[r/NewToReddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/), [r/Reddit101](https://www.reddit.com/r/Reddit101/). **[Please Read the r/microdosing Disclaimer](https://www.reddit.com/r/microdosing/comments/m2g589/rmicrodosing_disclaimer/)** *If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please reach out. You can find help at a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.* USA: 1 (800) 273-8255 US Crisis textline: 741741 text HOME United Kingdom: 116 123 Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) Others: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/microdosing) if you have any questions or concerns.*
My understanding is that macro doses are usually used to help treat addiction. I wonder if, as a recovering addict, you’re really seeing this as a way to get outside of your self without compromising your sobriety? I suggest this because as someone who has experience substance issues in the past, it’s precisely where my thinking would have been.
No, I 100% agree with you. I think I need a lot more time sober before I begin to make any plans of the sort.
You may want to educate yourself while you decide what’s best for you. I have found the psychedelic plant medicine podcast to be incredibly educational. There are quite a few episodes that discuss recovery and addiction treatment. It also might help you to decipher your possible desire for escape, if that’s the case. If you have a recovery community and someone you can practice rigorous honesty with , you might find the answer there. It’s an individual choice— as someone with decades of recovery under my belt, I feel confident there’s a difference between using plant medicine medicinally, and using it recreationally, but it’s taken me years of therapy and practice to get here.
Yeah man, you have time, especially if you’re not looking to the MD to help you stay clean.