.A Dose of Sunshine

Ayelet Waldman's microdosing diary. 'A Really Good Day,' explores the potential for LSD to lift moods, increase productivity and save relationships

By Jeffrey Edalatpour

Jan 18, 2017

A woman with red hair, wearing a patterned blouse, sits at a table indoors and smiles broadly while chatting. Books and kitchen items are visible in the background. — Over the course of 30 days intermittently microdosing on LSD, author Ayelet Waldman found the peace that FDA-approved pharmaceuticals and therapy sessions could not provide. Photo Scott Carroll

Over the course of 30 days intermittently microdosing on LSD, author Ayelet Waldman found the peace that FDA-approved pharmaceuticals and therapy sessions could not provide. Photo Scott Carroll

Dr. James Fadiman has studied and written extensively about the therapeutic use of LSD and other psychedelics. Ayelet Waldman followed his 30-day microdosing guidelines for her new book. Photo Scott Kline

Jeffrey Edalatpour

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