I've recently started reviewing doses and have been asked to share how I get the doses to be so effective, so I'll use this thread to offer you some tips and tricks. These are especially pertinent if you have not had success with iDoser, or, if your success has been decidedly limited.
1. Prepare
I cannot emphasize this phase enough. Practice, Practice, Practice. I have been dosing for over two years and it took me several months before I started seeing results. This is obviously the most boring phase of your iDoser career, but, it is also the most rewarding.
Practice means listening to the same dose more than once. If a dose does not work for you, try again! If it still doesn't work, after several tries then try taking some of the other tips into consideration.
1. 2 Get yourself in the right mindset.
Be creative. Be imaginative. Be open-minded. I'm a science student and sometimes my mind can be stuck in a black-and-white, pure logic mode. Do some creative writing, read a book, watch some fun TV, go for a walk, a ride, spend time with friends etc... the bottom line is to get your mind open and ready to experience a state-change.
1. 3 Learn to meditate.
The better you are at calming your mind down and meditating the more likely you will be able to enter a trance-state and achieve optimal results from iDoser.
1. 4 Make use of preparatory doses.
Use Reset followed by Condition. These doses can help open your mind and best prepare you for an effective dosing session. The great thing is, once you get good at dosing you can listen to these while doing other things. This is especially true of reset. I personally don't go into full-dosing mode (relax, closed eyes etc), until around the final 5 minutes of Condition.
2. Dosing Mode
When I dose I decide prior if I'm going to do so sitting in my chair, or, in bed. The sedative and psychedelic doses tend to work better if I'm lying down. The stimulation, and some recreational doses are more effective when I'm sitting. This will depend specifically on the dose and you can make up your own mind which way will be most suited.
When the dose begins close your eyes and using your imagination, creatively picture a large number. Something with 3 digits. Make it glow in your mind. I usually start with the number 867 but 999, 600, 717 etc will all work just as well. Picture in your mind what the number looks like then rapidly picture the number counting down. 867, 866, 865 etc as it goes down concentrate on what each number looks like. This helps stop thoughts from intruding into your mind. If you find your mind wanders bring your attention back to the number and count down even more rapidly. As you get more focused you will find you can keep a slower count but the faster you go the easier it is to keep your concentration. You should use about 70% of your focus on this number. 20% of focus goes on what you are listening to and use the final 10% to focus on your breath.
Occasionally do a quick scan of your body and mind to see if any changes have taken place. Do not expect ANYTHING to happen. The more you expect, the more you hold on to the idea of what you want to take place, the less likely it is to happen. This paradox is annoying but it holds true even when you have many years of dosing experience. Just let go of preconceptions and try to have some fun!
Lastly, if you are still having trouble, try the combination of Reset, Condition and Anesthesia doses. This dose was the first one I found to be effective, and once your body goes numb you have a clear understanding of just how effective this dose is. (There's no denying it once it happens).
All that is left to say is good luck, and have fun. I hope this method helps you. Feel free to use the remainder of this thread to offer your own advice on effective dosing or to ask questions. Enjoy
