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A Really Good Day

How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life

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A revealing, courageous, fascinating, and funny account of the author's experiment with microdoses of LSD in an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder, of her quest to understand a misunderstood drug, and of her search for a really good day.

When a small vial arrives in her mailbox from "Lewis Carroll", Ayelet Waldman is at a low point. Her mood storms have become intolerably severe; she has tried nearly every medication possible; her husband and children are suffering with her. So she opens the vial, places two drops on her tongue, and joins the ranks of an underground but increasingly vocal group of scientists and civilians successfully using therapeutic microdoses of LSD. As Waldman charts her experience over the course of a month - bursts of productivity, sleepless nights, a newfound sense of equanimity - she also explores the history and mythology of LSD, the cutting-edge research into the drug, and the byzantine policies that control it. Drawing on her experience as a federal public defender and as the mother of teenagers and her research into the therapeutic value of psychedelics, Waldman has produced a book that is eye-opening, often hilarious, and utterly enthralling.

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Critic reviews

"Ayelet Waldman gives an animated performance.... The audiobook blends history, science, and memoir, and, as narrator, Waldman displays enthusiasm for all of it. She uses pacing, pauses, and changes in tone to enliven even the most mundane details.... Her story will appeal to listeners who enjoy quirky memoirs." ( AudioFile)
All stars
Most relevant
informative and engaging account of microdose with LSD that does much to dispel myths on the subject.

Very informative, engaging first person account

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Thank you for writing such a brutally honest version of being a mother who is also struggling with mental health issues. I’ve found this insightful catalogue of observations both familiar and empowering. I feel like it’s not “just me”. Rare is there a book that makes me laugh and cry; this did both. I can’t thank you enough.

Beautifully written and spoken

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!I’ve been contemplating Microdosing and a friend recommended this book - I am grateful to my friend and Ayelet for a honest and raw read - I loved it !!!

Loved it

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I loved this book. It is well researched and personal at the same time. Also delivered in a fun, engaging and sometimes whimsical manner. I love the authors honesty and humor, and her engaging narration. One of my favorite books this year for sure!

Wonderful, inspiring and touching

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I found this book very enlightening, a very honest evaluation of the author's experience and a broad review of psychedelics

Astonishingly familiar, felt it right through

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