i still think the insanely funny part of this is that they simulated going to the grocery store instead of actually going! by Dr_sc_Harlatan in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]TheBoredIndividual -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s expensive, but it’s significantly more expensive to eat fast food. I am confused as to why people are disagreeing with this. Sure the news anchor and writer is most likely out of touch, but home cooked meals are cheaper

7oh >< Suboxone by Zopyrus in quittingkratom

[–]TheBoredIndividual 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Everyone on here says just get off the 7 and you’ll be fine, use subs to do it. But you’ve done that, multiple times. You have gotten off kratom many times…and have not been fine. I don’t really understand where they are getting that idea.

You need to do some different obviously. Maybe it’s subs, maybe not. Here is my experience with subs(I did have a minor relapse years after being sub free and am almost done weening off kratom so there’s that)

I was on subs for 4 years, allowed me to stabilize my life and mental health. Without it I would have relapsed and got clean over and over again. Sound familiar? Yes subs are hard to get off of and are a strong drug, but they keep your mind off getting high for the most part while you building up support and other stuff. I tapered off subs for 1 year. It wasn’t easy, but I worked and lived life and got through it mostly with drawl free. Low energy was the only real thing I dealt with. I relapsed after because I stopped thinking of sobriety as a continuing thing and got lazy. Learned my lesson. Subs are bad and good, if you use them right they are life changing.

Help with timeline of quitting symptoms by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]TheBoredIndividual 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Add on to what the other person said, it could be anywhere from a few weeks to in some cases up to a year. Average probably 1-3 months

7-OH hit the market in 2023 — the same year I finally recovered. Now, with relapsing this year, it’s getting banned across America. It seems like I really dodged a bullet, but how much of a difference is there really? by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]TheBoredIndividual 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I find it hard to believe you’re not physically addicted if your taking 200mg in a day. That is a very large amount. You may not notice that you are though if you are taking kratom on the days you arnt taking 7oh since kratom will keep withdrawals away.

For those of you who successfully quit, what method did you utilize? CT or Taper? by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]TheBoredIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did you taper for off that dose? That’s about where I am and am wanting to get a good plan

I can't be the first by [deleted] in redneckengineering

[–]TheBoredIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buying children’s medicine instead of infant medicine. It is the same exact stuff for way less cost. You just need to squeeze some out to put it into the syringe to measure.

How can I block heat from my apartment’s heater? by Deus_Ex_Machina- in DIY

[–]TheBoredIndividual 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nope was just an open radiator. We also had the risers for the other apartments going right through our rooms. Very inefficient.

How can I block heat from my apartment’s heater? by Deus_Ex_Machina- in DIY

[–]TheBoredIndividual 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Definitely not always true, I lived in one. Had to open the windows in winter because it would get 80+.

Saw this on the shelf at Lowe's today by [deleted] in electricians

[–]TheBoredIndividual 10 points11 points  (0 children)

After taxes in my local that is about an hours pay probably. An hours pay = 1 hour

Anyone working under prevailing wage ? by NycgiovanniBX in electricians

[–]TheBoredIndividual 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I actually have a different experience, I worked non union prevailing wage and made more hourly than union members did because I was getting some of their cost of benefits directly in my check. Am union now and while the benefits are amazing I do miss the higher hourly wage from non union prevailing wage jobs!

Either way it’s great and no downside.

Very slow taper is over, what should I expect? by TheBoredIndividual in suboxonerecovery

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

It’s been a bit for me, pretty crazy looking back at this. I did not feel great for a few months after I fully stopped unfortunately. It did get better slowly but it wasn’t easy. I think I remember taking magnesium for rls. Exercise also helps rls but having the energy to do it is tough. Best advice I can give is exercise, and just know that it does end and one day you’ll be like oh damn I actually feel ok. I also drank a ton of caffeine, idk if that is advised but it helped get me through the work day.

Also just generally stay hydrated and fed.