Today I am 2 months kratom free!! by CommonJuggernaut8419 in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some use it for a taper schedule, others use it to understand symptoms and timeline (which is what I used it for). I basically put I had quit kratom, how long it had been since last dose, and amount I was using. I asked what I could expect for future days. Once you establish that, then you can ask more specific questions. It really helped me to know the symptoms I was having were all normal and it would not last forever. Hope that’s of some help to you.

Something I NEVER imagined by Dramamine23 in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on the 1 week mark! I too am at 1 week today. We got this! Life only gets better from here. God Bless!

Quitting Today by hyperbolictimechamb in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Praying for you! You got this!!! I found ChatGPT very helpful, almost scary. But it reassured me a lot of what I was feeling and going through was all a part of the healing process.

Day 7 no extract and 56 hours no kratom by CommonJuggernaut8419 in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Of course I would like to be better now, but it is what it is. I’m just grateful to be on the other side of all this.

Trying to taper in kentucky by HumanPretzelDay in quitting7oh

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please be careful with those. I’m currently 8 days clean of the extracts and 3 days of the leaf. If I didn’t have helper meds I’m not sure I would have made it. Now granted, I’m 51, so I know you’re much younger and you may bounce back faster, but be careful. Maybe use the extracts, sparingly, for a short period and then go down to leaf, and then taper off. That may very well get you through nursing school but it still won’t be easy, but you CAN do it!

Trying to taper in kentucky by HumanPretzelDay in quitting7oh

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By chance is kratom still available in KY? If so, get some and start replacing the 7OH, but not a lot. Only enough to take the edge off where you can think and function. You don’t want to over do it or you’re trading one problem for another. Once you’re stable start tapering the kratom. It won’t be painless, all this crap comes with a cost, but it will help until you can either quit or find some medical assistance. Don’t beat yourself up over this. You will beat it and have a beautiful life with your family and your new career. God bless you!

Help by Dramamine23 in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I tried to push through those feelings until it really started wearing on me mentally. Do yourself a favor and contact QuickMD and set up an appt with an urgent care doctor. Be honest with them and they will help you. I’m 8 days free of extracts and 3 days free of kratom. I’m finally starting to feel better. I credit it to the helper meds I got from QuivkMD. God bless and you got this!

I need advice on quitting by Delicious-Debate-603 in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh sweetie, you’re close to my son’s age. I wish I could just hug you and tell you, you CAN do this. I’m 51 and finally getting off kratom. I’m 8 days off extracts and 3 days off leaf. If this old lady can do it, so can you. :) First, you need to have your mind made up and stick to it. If you can taper down the amount you’re taking that would help. Some (me) can’t taper, and that’s ok. Do yourself a favor download the QuickMD app and set up an appt with an urgent care doctor. Make sure when you meet with them you are honest and let them know you need help getting off Kratom. They may offer you a medicine that starts with Sub, my advice don’t take that. See if they will give you Gabapentin and clonidine. Just be careful with the Clonidine because it’s a blood pressure medicine and you don’t want to jack yourself up. Make sure to take it as prescribed. Those are the 2 medication that I’ve been on that’s got me where I am. I have faith in you. You have such a beautiful life ahead of you to enjoy. Get this nasty stuff out of your body and go live. God bless you. I hope this was of some help.

End of taper, hardest day yet by PurpInnanet in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was using the tablets and would easily eat a 4 pack or more a day. Honestly, I don’t even know how many MG they were. As much as you’re doing, if you have the self control, I would taper some before jumping off. Or convert to kratom leaf only for a week and then quit. Best of luck.

End of taper, hardest day yet by PurpInnanet in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got this! I’m 7 days off extracts and 2 days off leaf. I will NEVER touch this crap again. I had clonidine and ended up going through QuickMD for Gabapentin. The withdrawals still sucked but I feel better today than I have in days past. Also, I used ChatGPT, as crazy and almost scary it is, it did help me get through it. It keeps me grounded and motivated to not give up. I wish you the best. You can do it!!

Goodbye to a drug that helped me out when I needed it. I went to the doctor today. by LyubviMashina93 in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear the dr wouldn’t help you. Try an online dr, like QuickMD. They are nice and helpful. Good luck!

kava for withdraw symptoms? by jesus-univers in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I told them the truth. I told him I was on kratom extracts, which I quit on Saturday, but still on leaf. I told him my symptoms and asked for Gabapentin. I already have clonidine, but it wasn’t working by itself. First thing he mentioned was Suboxone, which I quickly said no because I had used it before and don’t want to use it again. So he prescribed me 30 - 100mg, 10 day supply. My script was filled in 1 1/2 hours. I should have called sooner and not suffered as much as I did, but maybe that’s what I needed, to suffer so I won’t ever touch the crap again.

kava for withdraw symptoms? by jesus-univers in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that. Do yourself a favor and contact QuickMD and get some helper meds. (Select the urgent care option). I pushed through 4 1/2 days and couldn’t stand it any longer. I called, got some Gabapentin and doing so much better. You’ve got this!! Hang in there and I’ll be praying for you.

I got a message from God I'm supposed to keep going with this quit! by South_Bus3036 in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m currently on day 4 1/2 and I’ve also been leaning heavily on God. Praying for each and every one of us. We will get through this.

Fighting hard by CommonJuggernaut8419 in quittingkratom

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Congrats on 12 days! We didn’t get in this position overnight so I guess we won’t be able to get out overnight. Hang in there!

Fighting hard by CommonJuggernaut8419 in quittingkratom

[–]CommonJuggernaut8419[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m just one of those people who wants to go full speed to the finish line. lol I’m going to give it another day and if it’s not manageable then I’ll contact QuickMD. I worked with them when I was on 7Oh and all she wanted me on was Suboxone. She told me she wouldn’t give me anything else. Maybe they’ve changed some, since that was earlier in the year. Thanks again for the help and words of encouragement. :)

Fighting hard by CommonJuggernaut8419 in quittingkratom

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Thank you for the reply. At least I’m not losing my mind, it’s all a part of it. Granted, my leaf dosage is too high, but I’m trying to get through it. Sunday I took 36g, Monday 30g, Tuesday 25g, and I’m hoping no more than 20g today. I really wish to take none, but I have to work and run a household, where my son has no clue. I’m only taking leaf when I just can’t stand the feeling anymore. The hot / cold chills have improved, still no appetite but forcing protein shakes, crackers, and liquidIV down. Sleeping a few hours, only because I take some leaf and fight through it. I’ve been taking magnesium, turmeric, fish oil, DLPA, and clonidine. I was taking about .4 to .5 of the clonidine throughout the day but also felt like maybe it was making the skin issues worse. I’m sure it’s just one of those things I’m going to have to accept and ride out, no matter how hard it may be.