Accidentally fixed my brain with mushrooms

chronic migraine

1.8y

I've had similar success with both LSD and shrooms. Moreso LSD, but the shrooms were also good for keeping migraines away for a few months. Not a complete fix, and when I stopped they came back, but it took several months before I had a bad migraine.

1.8y

How many grams of shrooms did you take to be successful?

chronic migraine

1.8y

I had a gradual ramp up of doses, starting at .8g, then 1.2g, then 1.6, and a last session with 2g. Probably over the course of 3-4 months, giving proper re-aclimation time between each dose.

I found the smaller doses hit me better, the 2g one made me all sorts of nauseous. But, after that block of dosing, I had no migraine events for over six months.

FluffyPurpleThing

1.8y

Mushrooms make you nauseous. If you're gonna take 2g, don't eat beforehand and have a bucket by you. The nausea will go away after a while, but it ain't fun.

Really if you're planning to take such an amount, eat a light, clean diet for a few days before - mostly plant based, no junk food, etc. It will help with the nausea.

chronic migraine

1.8y

Yup, learned that the hard way. Had a hot bath when the nausea came up, which helped.

Good to know about the diet though, will try that before any further trips!

ToastedandTripping

1.8y

What dosage of LSD did you find to be effective? My girlfriend has had mild success with microdosing (1/4 to 1/2 tab) but it mainly seems to delay onset whereas her frovatriptan seems to quash the migraine if taken early enough.

chronic migraine

1.8y

First dose was a bit much, ~220μg. Did not dose it then for migraines, but I had almost a year free from otherwise every other day migraines.

Reexplored that arounds 2020, with two doses, two of 50μg, spread about 3 weeks between. Helped me unwind some mental stuff that I continued with my shroom explorations, and kept migraines off through the rest of my migraine season (summer+hot spring and hot autumn).

I think utilizing the three drugs together that year, THC, psilocin, and LSD, was the biggest factor in both my migraines and my other mental disorders having reduced symptoms.

RoguePlanet1

1.8y

Love to see this!! I too am hoping they will help me rid of migraines. So far not noticing a difference, although I'm already lucky that my attacks aren't frequent.

EDIT: Keep in mind that 'shrooms don't mix with SSRIs. That's the main contraindication I'm aware of.

middleageyoda

1.8y

I’ll be honest. I’ve wanted to try psilocybin for depression and migraines for a while but I’m a little naïve and don’t know where to get it.

nonsensestuff

1.8y

Come to Oregon in 2023!

middleageyoda

1.8y

Yeah I’ve definitely thought about that. I think my state is trying to decriminalize or pass for medical use but I’m not sure the status

1.8y

/r/unclebens

bluetinycar

1.8y

That's the hard part! I don't know anyone who is into that, and if I do, they must be assuming that I'm not into it.

Cayucos_RS

1.8y

Best bet is to grow your own! You can pretty easily purchase the spores online

holdontoyourbuttress

1.8y

There is a church of mushrooms in Oakland which gives it away

tsinsf

1.8y

No, they don’t give it away. You are charged a set price which is called a “donation”.

middleageyoda

1.8y

I have thought about going up to Oakland. I’m in the same state but a ways away.

walnutgrovedreamin

1.8y

Me too, but if you look around on reddit you will find lots of advice about growing them. I really like the r/unclebens subreddit. That would be a good starting point.

spandexcatsuit

1.8y

Thanks !

TinyRobotMan42

1.8y

Not too hard to grow your own. The spores can legally be ordered online as well as growing media and supplies. There are several subs on here with instructions. Takes about 2 months start to finish.

tgrofire

1.8y

They're effectively legal in Oakland CA!!

FluffyPurpleThing

1.8y

They helped me so much with my depression! I stopped taking anti depressants for a few months before taking mushrooms, and I felt lousy and awful, but mushrooms are definitely a game changer when it comes to depression. I'm not on anything now and I think I might be cured.

spandexcatsuit

1.8y

I think you have to know a dealer? I would be pretty uncomfortable with that.. Maybe one could grow them?

bluetinycar

1.8y

Definitely recommend trying shrooms if you have access. I usually get ~5 months of 90% reduction of pain, and ~3 months with less depression.

Unfortunately, I rarely get the opportunity. I just don't know anyone who has access. It's hard to be social with chronic pain.

Edit: exercise extreme caution if there's any family history of schizoaffective disorders, especially if you're still in the window of time where onset occurs (15-30). Migraines suck for sure but schizophrenia is a whole other issue that also affects quality of life.

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1.8y

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mj29__

1.8y

That’s incredible. How did you determine how much to dose? I don’t want to trip, I just want relief.

1.8y

I read a shit ton of posts in the cluster sub, as well as every research abstract I could get my hands on, to settle on 1g. No trip :)

bluetinycar

1.8y

I took half as much as the dude recommended. Not very scientific, but I erred on the side of caution

ThatsFishyYoureFishy

1.8y

You can actually buy a grow kit and spores legally online.

1.8y

A few years ago, I tried microdosing mushroom tea. I did enough to just feel it and followed this regimen for about a week. I was migraine free for two years.

I started microdosing weed at night before going to bed. It’s legal where I live. You will not build up a tolerance to CBD. I use CBD with THC. The improved sleep has done amazing things for my overall health. I find I am much happier all the time now. I have had only three migraines in the past year.

I have tried microdosing mushrooms two days a week with CBD the rest of the week. My migraines are almost non existent and the few I got were very mild. One day I woke with one and it went away with a cup of coffee.

wisely_and_slow

1.8y

Do you mean micrograms? 50 milligrams of THV is definitely not microdosing.

1.8y

Sorry listed the package amount.

MajesticOtter903

8mo

How much did you put in the tea? I would like to try

JorjCardas

hemiplegic/chronic

1.8y

I've been wanting to try mushrooms for so long for various things (migraines, hEDS/fibro pain anxiety/ptsd) but haven't found a place to get them. (PDX OR)

There's a WONDERFUL documentary about them called Fantastic Fungi that explains how they can help treat various conditions, which is what had me wanting to try them.

I'm so envious and I hope the effects last long for you!

1.8y

After realizing that my freedom was prob due to the shrooms, I binged fantastic fungi, have a good trip, and then a series about psychedelics on Netflix whose name I forget but it's one episode per drug and they go more into the chemistry- wanted to learn more about how the hell this was even possible!! So much left to learn about the benefits but I'm glad I stumbled onto it

neonhex

1.8y

Was it How to Change Your Mind? It’s a Michael Pollan book that became a Tv show. A Really Good Day is also an interesting book.

whetwitch

1.8y

I’m watching the Netflix one atm too and I’m so convinced that this is the future

1.8y

Check out @openyourrooms on Instagram, they do regular popups in Portland. I don't have any association with and have never bought from them so I can't speak to the quality but they seem to be doing good business in both Oakland and Portland so they're probably not ripping anyone off.

Odd-Onion-308

10mo

When I was in Portland I came upon a store that sold psilocybin mushrooms spores (I believe). High Desert Spores.

purplepe0pleeater

1.8y

I’d be careful about suggesting others microdose or try shrooms or THC because it appears to trigger psychosis in some people. I sometimes work with people who have had their first psychotic break. Maybe they would have had it anyway eventually — but I’m just saying I wouldn’t go out and encourage people to take these things. -your friendly neighborhood psych nurse

1.8y

I get that, and that's why we so desperately need actual research!! So many people are afraid to partake because the potential harm is just too much risk. If the stigma gets beaten back and research funding gets secured, the clarity that comes from that will be a game changer. I personally accepted the risk knowing where I stood with the additional factors, and I wanted to make that experience available to the community, but for sure it's an individual assessment.

itsbecccaa

1.8y

How is someone going to know if that’s gonna happen to them though without trying it.. serious question? Would they just have to look at risk and family history and deem themselves at risk?

purplepe0pleeater

1.8y

A family member with schizophrenia does put them at higher risk.

itsbecccaa

1.8y

Thanks! Any thoughts on relative with Bipolar 1 which psychosis break?

purplepe0pleeater

1.8y

Oh do you mean does that put you at higher risk? You are at higher risk for bipolar if you have a family member with it. THC use can increase risk for manic symptoms.

Edited to add. I think schizophrenia is the main risk factor that they are worried about with marijuana use.

itsbecccaa

1.8y

Yeah I was just curious. Thanks for the info!

Miratree89

1.8y

I'm so happy you had that experience and even said you found some studies, because so far I only found studies on cluster (I only get migraines). Did mushrooms for the first time around a year ago and again every couple of months. Small doses, not more than around 1.2g dried shrooms. Noticed a substantial reduction of severity and frequency!

keksipurkki

1.8y

Has anyone with chronic HORMONAL migraine had help from mushrooms? I'm interested in trying but quite vary. I tried pot and got one of the worst migraines ever, plus almost got a psychotic breakdown. Otherwise it didn't do anything to my migraine.

Ok-Anybody3445

1.8y

Great news. Hopefully they will continue doing research and will be able to offer it to more people

RPCV8688

1.8y

There has been a lot of discussion about this. I microdose and have macrodosed a few times. I use psilocybin for anxiety and PTSD — and it’s been amazing on both counts. Unfortunately, there has been zero affect on my migraines.

LowOvergrowth

1.8y

I once took WAY too much THC tincture (I got it from a reliable dispensary, but the instructions I found online were, apparently, dubious) and had a full-on acid-type trip that lasted for four hours. I hallucinated. I lost all sense of time. I started to experience ego death. The works.

All in all, it was a terrifying and VERY unexpected experience. But I didn’t have a migraine for a week after that. It’s the longest I’ve gone without one in at least a year.

branigan_aurora

1.8y

It's called "greening out" - things I learn from my stoner friends. I use edible THC for pain and it helps

chronic migraine

1.8y

Yes! I've had similar experiences with high doses of THC, it's kinda nifty tbh. Terrifying during though.

I used to smoke more, and have money for concentrates. But not in a while, so I use less now. But when I used more/stronger stuff regularly, it was an honest to gods preventative that worked. Did not need any pharmaceuticals to be without migraine.

When I have that kind of money again, I'm definitely doing it.

wisely_and_slow

1.8y

I’m interested in trying psilocybin to see if it helps but truly overwhelmed by not knowing where to start in terms of strain and dose. Any resources anyone can point me toward would be greatly appreciated.

1.8y

P. Cubensis is the gold standard species and by far the most common. A typical starting dose would be 0.5-1g which is enough to see bright colors, make patterns really stand out, and make you feel "a bit confused" which realistically means you'll feel really groovy to really stupid depending on what you're doing... i.e. it's kind of hard to do normal tasks but if you lay down in a comfortable place and listen to music you'll probably really enjoy it. As a bonus once you've taken that dose a few times and understand the effects you can actually go out in public without worrying that you'll end up on r/tooktoomuch.

Beyond 1g you start to enter the psychedelic realm which is a totally different beast and not something I'd recommend without an experienced trip guide or at least a good amount of experience with lower doses, a quiet place to lay down, and no expectation of doing anything remotely productive for a few hours. Less than 0.5g and you'll spend a lot of time wondering if you feel anything. Microdosing does work but it's more likely to make you feeling better than usual for a day or two than anything. HTH.

wisely_and_slow

1.8y

Thanks so much! This is really helpful.

mojavefluiddruid

1.8y

Makes it very clear why they want those things to remain illegal, doesn't it?

1.8y

Yeah because not only would they have to legalize it, which takes a lot of work, but they'd have to figure out how they can turn it into both a doseable medication and a regulated recreation drug. These things take time and a lot of research, more than that what goes into a chemical medication that just happens to work for something and doesn't have any known major side effects. Why use something nature gave us right ,:(

mojavefluiddruid

1.8y

Everything that grows out of the ground doesn't need to be regulated. Every single thing in the world doesn't need to be for profit. So no, they don't need to do any additional work. They simply need to step back and let people think for themselves. I'm not suggested they start selling shrooms at CVS.

1.8y

Uh.... I think you're forgetting how the world works. Magic mushrooms are basically illegal to have on your person in many countries. In order for anything to change, they'd have to legalize it. In order to legalize it, they need more than just 'oh I guess it's not that bad anymore'. They'll want to make money off of it, the same as alcohol and weed, tax the shit out of it and put huge restrictions on who can consume it and where. Cannabis comes from the earth, they don't 'need' to regulate cannabis. And yet here we are. I come to Reddit to have interesting conversations, not reply to naive passive aggressive remarks about where a fucking mushroom grows. Bye.

mojavefluiddruid

1.8y

Oh I'm sorry, am I supposed to just sit down, shut up, and agree with something that isn't right because "that's how the world works" and you don't like the conversation not going your way? Not gonna happen. I will forever speak out against things I disagree with and you're welcome to scroll on past my comments when you see them. You popped in to dissent, not me.

chairUrchin

1.8y

They sell shrooms legally in Washington DC. Might be worth a visit! When I travel with illegal stuff over state borders I’ll keep everything very well wrapped in a Lysol container (with the wipes still inside). Just super glue the top seal back on and it won’t even look like it’s ever been opened!

fergan59

1.8y

I am curious about whether amitriptyline would stop either shrooms or lsd from working. I haven't tried any psychedelics myself, since I believe they are illegal where I'm from, and I don't even know where I would get them.

Event-Consistent

1.8y

Really happy for you. I went through the process of growing shrooms and MDing, eventually macrodosing and my results were very mixed. There is certainly some effect but it’s hard to say exactly what. I hope someday science can tell us why psilocybin is so effective for some and not for others.

Veggie_soup2955

1.8y

SO HAPPY TO SEE THIS ON HERE !!

Wether a tripping dose or a microdose, shrooms help SIGNIFICANTLY with my migraines. During a trip, I started being faintly connected to the place I usually feel my migraines. With some mouvement I was called to do, I felt my migraine “pop”. I was amazed.

It’s like if that pop was a permanent release cuz I barely had a migraine since. I felt one coming on yesterday and was able to get rid of it within an hour.

hank_kingsley

1.8y

had it go both ways before

no headaches after shrooms for a long time

or migraine on comedown or day after lsd or shrooms

mostly helpful though

ThatsFishyYoureFishy

1.8y

I have tried shrooms. It made my depression worse and did nothing for my migraines.

1.8y

Wot was your dosage my friend

AnarchyBurgerPhilly

1.8y

You read about microdosing and now it helps you headaches, keep reading. Psylocibin is a seratonin antagonist, like triptans are. It’s widely suggested for migraine. I would look into seeking counseling. You are having clusters and migraines that are helped by a psyche drug. I’m thinking your underlying cause may be an untreated trauma or developmental disorder, maybe even depression. What does your neuro say?

MagrathicMatt

1.2y

This was 7 months ago. Any update? u/seahorse_seehell

1.2y

Yeah let me update the main post if I can

MagrathicMatt

1.2y

Thanks!

Logical_Post_7591

2mo

I’m really “happy” to hear cardio gave u migraines. Me too, plus any weight lifting. Neck and traps get super sore and head. Been to 20 specialists, the best physios, chiros, osteos, neurologists etc.. I’m seriously considering mushrooms so thank you so much

Alan_Smithee_

1.8y

accidentally fixed

I totally read that as “accidentally fried.”

Weird-Cheesecake5

1mo

I've had a similar experience with mushrooms. Life changing stuff! However, I've notice the efficacy is starting to drop off a bit too. It has worked like magic since I started 6 months ago. However, all of a sudden, I recently experienced my first migraine since I started microdosing :( I have increased my dosage but it doesn't seem to help that much, and it means I have to be tripping a little bit at times when I don't want to trip lol.

I don't understand why it suddenly stopped working to block the migraines. I am considering doing a hero dose to see if perhaps it will have more dramatic and lasting effects. Does anyone have info/ideas on why the efficacy decreases and how to counter this?

giraffemoo

1.8y

I had a lot of success using MDMA for my migraines. If I "tripped" once every other month, I would be completely migraine free

Zalusei

1.8y

Interesting. MDMA acts on the brain pretty differently compared to psychedelics like lsd/mushrooms. I wouldn't recommend taking mdma once a month. It's neurotoxic so you gotta wait a good 1.5-3 months between uses in order for your serotonin receptors to heal. 3 months is what's generally recommended to stay safe.

giraffemoo

1.8y

I wouldn't take it once a month either. That's why I said every other month.

Zalusei

1.8y

Oh I misread your comment. My bad.

HopesFire2920

1.8y

i wish i could try shrooms or something but with how mentally ill i am i just know it would be a disaster. i’d get Stuck or have a psychotic break or something