I explored psychedelics and decided they were not for me
Chris 44yo, High school principal
Professional background · Two years
“It is a legitimate outcome to try something, learn from it and say no thank you.”
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I explored psychedelics and decided they were not for me
121 wordsLife before I started
Mid-career, mildly depressed, curious after a podcast.
What I was experiencing
Low mood, low motivation, nothing dramatic.
What I'd tried before
Exercise, therapy briefly, and a lot of reading.
What I explored
Microdosing for three months, one moderate supervised experience, meditation, therapy.
What happened
The supervised experience was interesting and slightly unpleasant and did not shift much. The microdosing did nothing I could detect.
What surprised me most
That therapy plus a running habit outperformed everything else for me by a wide margin.
What didn't help
Both, in my case. Honestly.
What I'm still working through
Winter still flattens me. Light therapy and training help.
What I learned about myself
That curiosity satisfied is still a good result. I stopped wondering.
Where I am now
Running four times a week, in therapy monthly, mood substantially better.
What I'd tell someone starting out
Try things, keep notes, and be willing to conclude that something is not your answer. That is not failure.
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