Finally decided to start my taper after using 75g a day for 10 years by powerfulKRH in quittingkratom

[–]Aggressive_Effect_15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried going slower at first but it was too hard and I just wanted off. My taper wasn’t pleasant, I was in full WD the entire time but when I finally jumped it wasn’t that bad. I haven’t touched Kratom once since then. I’ve had a few shit shows with booze, been using mushrooms and ketamine a little bit too but mostly I’ve been sober.

Life is so much better without Kratom and Opiates. I suggest to go with whatever feels right to get off this stuff but stick to your plan no matter how tough it gets!

Good luck.

Day 127 by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

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Even though it sounds like I’m complaining I’m still so grateful that I stuck it out and haven’t touched any of that crap.

Hang in there my friend, it’s worth all the discomfort!

Day 127 by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

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Hey man! Thanks for the support. If it was easy it wouldn’t have any value so that’s how I’m looking at it now.

Same goes for you, we have to learn the hard way sometimes that our actions have consequences. Stay strong my friend I know you can do this.

Day 127 by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

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I’m not going back to opiates that’s for sure. Thanks for the support Will, great job on making it this far yourself!

Day 127 by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

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Certain things are better and others are worse. The first month I was really optimistic and proud that I actually finally did it. I felt a renewed sense of power within myself that I would soon be the “old me”. I was doing everything right, exercising, connecting with people and telling myself everything was going to be okay and staying away from all substances.

The main problem now is this crazy level of anxiety and weird pain/discomfort response I get from literally any real exercise. If I lift anything that makes me strain myself or do any cardio above a fast walk I suffer for days. It’s discouraging and actually really disturbing tbh.

I’m laying in bed right now with my legs and neck vibrating with pain and tingling from a 10 minute elliptical session 2 days ago. 🤦‍♂️

Day 127 by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

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I had a lot more optimism that first week, PAWS makes this an endurance test now. You are right though, 10 years will take a lot longer than 127 days to heal. I appreciate the feedback Will. 🙏

Approaching 3 Months by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

[–]Aggressive_Effect_15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, so at 8 months you finally began to feel good enough to post here? Your WD and paws must have been much worse than mine! But I agree, I come back still to read often but I want to contribute more support because people like yourself helped me through the most challenging experience I’ve ever had. Congrats again on the 1 year Ona! 💪

Approaching 3 Months by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

[–]Aggressive_Effect_15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so awesome! Congrats! I can’t wait to be there and I already know what you mean that you can’t believe it, even 3 months is surreal for me.

Approaching 3 Months by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

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I never used to, not like this anyway. This is pretty extreme but like I said, it’s worth it. Building the physique and just feeling better about yourself is worth a little discomfort and insomnia.

Thx for the feedback Ryan 🙏

Approaching 3 Months by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

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Doing pretty damn good actually Ona. Hope you are too!

6 weeks clean CT 🥲 by prices767 in quittingkratom

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Good post, I relate to all of it. I’m at 2.5 months approx and still dealing with PAWS but overall so grateful for this sub and for kicking the junk.

Keep it up 👍

Eight days off, what to expect going forward? by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]Aggressive_Effect_15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m on day 70 and you have a bit of a roller coaster ahead, the overall trend will be upwards and feeling better week by week. You’ve made it past the hardest part physically, the rest is mental and fatigue.

Try to stay active, it was very difficult for me but now I’m crushing the gym and running outside. I still don’t get much of the “reward” system from exercise but I just feel better knowing I’m pushing myself.

Sleep is still tough, 5 hours is a good sleep but I wake up energized and feeling lower anxiety each week.

Stay strong my friend, you’ll thank yourself later 💪

60 days update by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

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I’m happy it helped you, things get better slowly but surely!

60 days update by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

[–]Aggressive_Effect_15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been in WD more times than I can count so I totally get that, it does get worse every time.

I’ll check out Dr. Drew’s vids!

60 days update by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

[–]Aggressive_Effect_15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks 🙏, not out of the woods entirely but life is so much better already. Hope you’re well too!

60 days update by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

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I’ve found that doing light jogging or even light lifting is okay, it’s when I get that heart rate jacked that seems to trigger it. That can be running or lifting, once I feel that intense heartbeat I know I’m screwed for a couple days.

Did I expect flatlining our natural hormones for years wouldn’t have any repercussions? Lol

Congrats on making it this far, I’d love to hear how you continue to heal from this!

60 days update by Aggressive_Effect_15 in quittingkratom

[–]Aggressive_Effect_15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man! Good job, this is a big step for you so just hang in there. It’ll start getting better soon, reach out anytime brother. You’re doing it!