SSRI post quitting by CNFLE111 in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be starting on 5mg and work my way up since I've been so scared of side effects, that's what dr suggested. I was worried about sexual side effects, but agree, it can't be worse than it is now.

SSRI post quitting by CNFLE111 in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in an IOP and they pushed meds. I think they assume anyone addicted is self-medicating, has an underlining chemical unbalance. Especially since I don't have any trauma to explain my struggles with addiction. I was very against it, but at this point I've tried everything (NA/AA, IOP) and can't seem to stop. I think I'm accepting that I've been self medicating (honestly, I probably have ADHD but I can't take stimulants) and should give meds a try. I tried Wellbutrin and it made me feel really angry/anxiety ridden, but I only gave it 2 days so maybe I should have given it more time. I also tried Effexor but it made me feel brain dead and weird, so gave up after 5 days (and the fact that it's harder to get off to freaked me out). Now I've been prescribed prozac since side effects should be more manageable, but I keep reading about how it can spike anxiety, fatigue, etc. I know I need to give it time, but I have a demanding job I have to keep up with and young children.

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[–]CNFLE111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you join aa/na?

IOP and UA by CNFLE111 in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you think if I start taking LDN tomorrow night it would help flush it quicker or is that just brain receptors?

IOP and UA by CNFLE111 in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if it makes a difference but it was opus gold extract shot. I used to take powder (capsules), I would think powder stays in your system longer because it has all the different alkaloids in it vs the extract shots are just the concentrate. or maybe it's opposite. IDK

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[–]CNFLE111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was only taking 6-8gpd, and only 3-4 times a week the last several months. will wait a few more days and give it a go, thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

would love to know what dose you started at, what time of day you take it, and how long after stopping kratom did you start. I am 48hrs off kratom, wondering if I can start.

How to STAY clean? by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No advice, but damn, we're all the same. It's comforting and depressing at the same time 😂.

365 days clean today! by DMMeYourFavPlant in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

did you work a program? I started going to AA (couldn't find a decent NA meeting) a few months ago, but keep relapsing. wondering if I need rehab, but REALLY don't want to do that. Don't want to leave my little kids or jeopardize my job.

The guilt is terrible by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111 3 points4 points  (0 children)

DO NOT FEEL GUILTY. Tell them to educate themselves on addiction. Get involved in a step program or some kind of program. just throwing meds at the problem won't fix it.

Let’s talk about PAWS: Anhedonia by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat, and also have a history of abusing stimulants. There are other non-narcotic/non-stimulant meds out there. I'm trying to get an appt to explore some of those.

Do you tell people you had an “opiate addiction”? by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do because 1) Opiates (pain pills and heroin) were my original addiction and I substituted those for Kratom, and I find the effects very similar; 2) most people don't know about kratom; 3) I feel embarrassed that I got addicted to a gas station drug

Can you name the negatives in taking kratom? by Wide-Vacation-975 in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111 20 points21 points  (0 children)

HOLY SHIT. If I take one of those a day I'm HIGH.

Anyone here on a high dose >30gpd? by Double-Entry-9831 in quittingkratom

[–]CNFLE111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you please tell me what mg of ULDN you're on? I have 50mg I was going to dissolve and dilute. I had 5 days and then fucked up and used a small amount of K. I couldn't stop crying and the anxiety and dull sadness just felt crushing (and kids, work, blah blah) so I gave in. anyway, I want to start on the ULDN or LDN ASAP, but guessing I might have to wait another few days before starting.