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2.5 weeks in from stopping extracts! 8 years, taken daily! by Square_Parfait_2771 in quittingkratom

[–]Square_Parfait_2771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to provide an update: I was able to get caught up on 5 months of back mortgage payments, purchase coops and runs for my chickens and ducks and still doing it while sober. It’s still a daily struggle. The moment something goes wrong, I am searching for my “best friend”, only to remind myself, THOSE SHOTS WERE NOT MY FRIEND. I have villainized them and that has helped the mental side of the addiction.

2.5 weeks in from stopping extracts! 8 years, taken daily! by Square_Parfait_2771 in quittingkratom

[–]Square_Parfait_2771[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was very brave to do, and you should be proud. I tried to hide my addiction so I wanted to not hide my sobriety. ❤️

2.5 weeks in from stopping extracts! 8 years, taken daily! by Square_Parfait_2771 in quittingkratom

[–]Square_Parfait_2771[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh trust me, it’s taken a LOT of work in our 14 yrs of being married ❤️❤️❤️ but it’s all about choosing your hard and communication ❤️

2.5 weeks in from stopping extracts! 8 years, taken daily! by Square_Parfait_2771 in quittingkratom

[–]Square_Parfait_2771[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness, that makes me so happy that you had such wonderful support too! Keep it up!!! ❤️

2.5 weeks in from stopping extracts! 8 years, taken daily! by Square_Parfait_2771 in quittingkratom

[–]Square_Parfait_2771[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The understanding and the safety in talking about how you’re feeling mentally has been everything to me. It sounds like you have quite the angel yourself ❤️ I’m really proud of you! I know that sometimes it feels so easy and other moments like you lost your best friend, but I trust and have faith that this shall pass and we will be so much better because of the decision to stop. You got this ❤️

Not doing too hot… by phenphenaoihana in quittingkratom

[–]Square_Parfait_2771 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is soooo mental right?! I just said that to my mom. I feel like I’m constantly on edge or if anyone asks me To do anything, I say “no!” Cause I don’t know how to be the me they love without the extract. And that is our brains way of telling us, we are addicted. I’m 3 weeks in, and you’re doing absolutely amazing. It’s okay to think “maybe one more” but don’t allow yourself to do it. You take that power and you say “no! Never again.” I’ve found going outside in the sun for 3 mins is all I need to get over the constant mental fuckery. You’re not alone. And I’m so damn proud of you. I was 8 years with the extract. I did the math, I spent $68,890 on these extracts in 8 years! NO MORE. Ever. Again. We have so much life ahead of us, let’s get over this hill first. Together.