Psychopharmacology (Berl) February 2019 PMID 30604183

Microdosing psychedelics: personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers.

Thomas Anderson, Rotem Petranker, Daniel Rosenbaum, Cory R Weissman, Le-Anh Dinh-Williams, Katrina Hui, Emma Hapke, Norman A S Farb

Mentions

22
Peak: 2 in Nov 2019
across 5 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

54,395
potential audience

Total likes

311

Video views

6,734

Mentions per month

Jan 2019 – Sep 2024

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube3 videos
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally positive reception, with users citing the research findings such as lowers in dysfunctional attitudes and increases in creativity, and sharing personal experiences with psychedelics, which indicates genuine interest and engagement. The tone combines curiosity, cautious optimism, and a desire to explore further implications, as seen in comments about the safety, effectiveness, and personal relevance of microdosing.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the positive findings of the study, highlighting lower dysfunctional attitudes and increased openness and creativity among microdosers, indicating general support.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high curiosity about microdosing, with many posts referencing both the research and personal experiences, showing strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with the study's implications and personal anecdotes, reflecting a moderate to deep level of involvement in the subject matter.

ImpactModerate impact

While some users express that the findings are interesting and potentially impactful, the overall tone suggests a cautious optimism rather than a definitive endorsement of microdosing’s effects.

Abstract in brief

  • Microdosing psychedelics, like LSD and psilocybin, involves taking small amounts to potentially gain mental health benefits without the hallucinogenic effects common with full doses.
  • A study investigated the relationship between microdosing and factors such as personality, mental health, and creativity among online forum respondents.
  • Results showed that those who microdose reported lower dysfunctional attitudes and negative emotionality, while scoring higher in wisdom, open-mindedness, and creativity compared to non-microdosers, indicating a need for further research on the safety and effectiveness of microdosing.

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Dessy Pavlova
@dessispavlova · X

Microdosing Psychedelics: Personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers #study https://t.co/mQ2IOaARM9

Nov 28, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 3,278 followers View post →
Phil Hugo
@thephilhugo · X

¡Nuevo Video en mi canal de YouTube! https://t.co/bq39NStygY En este video, te comparto un poco de la investigación que he llevado a cabo por años (y que continuo) y mi experiencia personal con el uso de psicodélicos como el LSD, cristal de MDMA y ayahuasca. https://t.co/iJxwDFZdQw

Aug 22, 2024 · 4 likes · 1,937 followers View post →
junglehoney
@KruseYouri · X

about LSD (prob. due to lowering serotonin) "Current and former microdosers scored lower on measures of dysfunctional attitudes and negative emotionality.. and higher on wisdom . openmindedness.. and creativity .when compared to non-microdosing controls" https://t.co/qgj8cvaGCD

Oct 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 13,308 followers View post →
Amsterdam Psychedelic Research Association (APRA)
@APRAresearch · X

Microdosing psychedelics: personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers. https://t.co/3xv5RqkWnY

Jan 4, 2019 · 1 like · 4,001 followers View post →
Paramythia
@Paramythia__ · X

@aus_spirit @arkmedic @My2puppies1 I’ve heard mixed things about cannabis and depression, so I have no idea. Found this on microdosing. Can’t say one way or another, but I find it interesting. https://t.co/jR8F4QVZMH

May 2, 2021 · 1 like · 2,596 followers View post →
Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

Microdosing Psychedelics: Personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers https://t.co/GboUc5yqvu

Feb 4, 2019 · 12,789 followers View post →

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Phil Hugo
@thephilhugo · X

¡Nuevo Video en mi canal de YouTube! https://t.co/bq39NStygY En este video, te comparto un poco de la investigación que he llevado a cabo por años (y que continuo) y mi experiencia personal con el uso de psicodélicos como el LSD, cristal de MDMA y ayahuasca. https://t.co/iJxwDFZdQw

Aug 22, 2024 · 4 likes · 1,937 followers View post →
Naz Avo
@naz_avo · X

Dec 29, 2022 · 499 followers View post →
junglehoney
@KruseYouri · X

about LSD (prob. due to lowering serotonin) "Current and former microdosers scored lower on measures of dysfunctional attitudes and negative emotionality.. and higher on wisdom . openmindedness.. and creativity .when compared to non-microdosing controls" https://t.co/qgj8cvaGCD

Oct 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 13,308 followers View post →
Views on Drugs
@ViewsOnDrugsBot · X

RT @ViewsOnDrugsBot: #Microdosing #psychedelics: personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers 1/5 https://t.co/uT…

Feb 14, 2022 · 1 share · 2,055 followers View post →
Views on Drugs
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#Microdosing #psychedelics: personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers 1/5 https://t.co/uTHMW9G2vs

Dec 5, 2021 · 1 share · 2,055 followers View post →
Patrick Nienaber
@patricknienaber · X

#Microdosing psychedelics: personality, mental health, & creativity differences in microdosers https://t.co/AaDpZAOzgk

May 15, 2021 · 669 followers View post →
Paramythia
@Paramythia__ · X

@aus_spirit @arkmedic @My2puppies1 I’ve heard mixed things about cannabis and depression, so I have no idea. Found this on microdosing. Can’t say one way or another, but I find it interesting. https://t.co/jR8F4QVZMH

May 2, 2021 · 1 like · 2,596 followers View post →
Kyle Rich (not hanging out here anymore)
@Krich052 · X

Placebo or not, decreased dysfunctiona attitude and negative emotion, and increase *wisdom* (there is a scale for this), openmindedness and creativity. Microdosing psychedelics: personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers https://t.co/Fw4dY6XI5X

Mar 13, 2021 · 1,992 followers View post →
Nicholas Nedin
@IAMNedin · X

RT @dessispavlova: Microdosing Psychedelics: Personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers #study https://t.co/mQ2I…

Nov 28, 2019 · 1 share · 2,405 followers View post →
Dessy Pavlova
@dessispavlova · X

Microdosing Psychedelics: Personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers #study https://t.co/mQ2IOaARM9

Nov 28, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 3,278 followers View post →
Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

Microdosing Psychedelics: Personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers https://t.co/GboUc5yqvu

Feb 4, 2019 · 12,789 followers View post →
Amsterdam Psychedelic Research Association (APRA)
@APRAresearch · X

Microdosing psychedelics: personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers. https://t.co/3xv5RqkWnY

Jan 4, 2019 · 1 like · 4,001 followers View post →
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