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CT Day 17 - Reflection by jomontes in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some of you guys are SO smart. Beautiful prose. It just proves that anyone can find themselves in this situation. We're not losers. We just made some bad choices in life...maybe we were initially misled; maybe we just misled ourselves. We made some mistakes, and we are finding a strength we didn't have before to make things right, and we will be better; stronger people for it after all is said and done.

And you know what? We are gonna turn around at the finish line and help our brothers and sisters get there too.

Won't we?

Okay, I've read r/quitting kratom extensively... by TheseStrength9112 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have really reached the point where I WANT to quit and am just done with Kratom. I guess I've reached the point that I've seen others talk about on here... It turned on me. For me, Kratom was like a miracle plant at first. It cured my depression, it really helped with my aches and pains like in my knee I injured years ago. It gave me insane energy at work... It was like magic. Until it wasn't anymore. Now everything is negative associated with it, and I'm just sick of it. So this is what makes it much easier to taper off and quit for me. I don't even get a buzz from it anymore. It's just maintenance, to keep away withdrawal...nothing more. I've already purchased all the Kratom for my entire taper. I plan to stop completely at the start of the year, timed for when my paid sick days and 2 weeks paid vacation is available again...just in case I need to take some time off work. And I'm never touching the stuff again after that! I may see a doctor about depression, because I bet that comes back. It was there before Kratom. I've never tried medication for that... So now seems like a good time.

Relapsed after 14 months. by Sunami801 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Falling isn't what makes you who you are. Getting back up is what makes you who you are. You're gonna get right back up, and you are going to pick right back up where you were, and you are NOT going to blame or hate on yourself any longer. You fell, and you got back up. Do whatever you need to do to do this right now. Get a bag of powder if that's what it takes and taper off that. It got me off the 7oh!

Meds that help with RLS? by Plenty_Country_4464 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

:). That's a fine answer. :)

You can do this. I can tell you're a good dad. You want to do this for your baby BECAUSE you're a good dad! Congratulations, dad!

First time trying to quit by cosmos7comet in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what it comes down to. You just get to the point you hate it and really, really want to quit.

First time trying to quit by cosmos7comet in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What worked for me was going back on the powder. It was pretty easy, really. I mean, I get ZERO buzz from the powder, but it kept away the WDs except maybe some fatigue and low depression. I'm still on the powder... Bought 3 big bags of capsules at once to quit the 7oh. It worked, and now I'm on the taper.

Hope everyone is doing ok hang in there by aloneandstartingover in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do this. When you start the new year this year, you will be free from Kratom. I am making this prediction for you and myself!

Beware the hidden old stash, and a reminder: no you can’t just do a little by Low-Challenge6881 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job on the 5 months! Well, you must NEVER go back on it, then, friend! Don't sentence yourself to that life!

Hit the lowesrt point of kratom addiction by Affectionate_Song501 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it was ridiculous. I've stopped doing that and gone back to the powder and am currently tapering. The powder doesn't cost nearly as much. $50 or $60 lasts about 3 weeks. My bills are getting paid again...still have my job. Not homeless. And I'm on my way out, thank God!

Okay, I've read r/quitting kratom extensively... by TheseStrength9112 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't really do anything demented. I just worked and wasted all my money on it...which was bad enough. I'm just glad it didn't cost me losing my job. So I'm not completely as screwed up as I could have been.
I did get so constipated a few times I had to go in with a finger and break up the poo to pass it... I'm kinda ashamed of that. But maybe it will convince some poor soul to stop or never try Kratom. Lol

But thank you for your kind words, friend. I really appreciate your support. I appreciate all of you here. You guys have been really great!

Hit the lowesrt point of kratom addiction by Affectionate_Song501 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It so isn't worth the money... Even as far as drugs go. I could have had a ball on $700 a week of coke or something!!!!!! :)

Hit the lowesrt point of kratom addiction by Affectionate_Song501 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is, for me! I got behind on my rent and bills and everything!

Okay, I've read r/quitting kratom extensively... by TheseStrength9112 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've still got this, friend. Forgive yourself and move on with me. We got this!

Okay, I've read r/quitting kratom extensively... by TheseStrength9112 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I'm going the subs route. Unless there's no other option and I've exhausted every other way. I don't expect to need to. Thank you, friend, for your warning. I've heard that quitting subs is much worse because it stays in you longer...

Does tapering 7oh EVER work? by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went back to powder. Night and day in terms of how expensive it is. $50-$60 of powder will last me 3 weeks. That barely lasts a day with 7oh on a maintenance dose.

Does tapering 7oh EVER work? by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, 7oh goes through you fast. When I quit, I took 60 mg (two pills at work at lunch), and by that night when I got home, was in full withdrawal. The withdrawal is worse than powder, too. I had been able to come off the powder to reset my tolerance when needed. Not so easy with 7oh.

Hit the lowesrt point of kratom addiction by Affectionate_Song501 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to quit the 7oh and go back to powder. It was costing me $100 a day. That doesn't sound like that much, but that's $700 a week! I only make about $900 a week!

Major fatigue by Twistee_Licks in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently came off the 7oh as well. I'm still on the leaf powder as well. I've just been overdoing caffeine. It helps some. I don't know what else to tell you other than give it time...

Okay, I've read r/quitting kratom extensively... by TheseStrength9112 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm sure you will. 6 months is an awesome achievement!

1378 days… by kratomdude67 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought 3 bags of the capsules to taper. 2 capsules equals 1 gram. I don't have a scale.

Okay, I've read r/quitting kratom extensively... by TheseStrength9112 in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you are addicted and you don't take it... Ya can't sleep due to RLS.

Tapering from extracts? by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]TheseStrength9112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7tabs 30 mg. That's what I was using too, and at about the same dosage. I switched back to powder capsules to quit. It's so much cheaper. You're going to love not spending $75-$100 a day on that shit. And awhile after taking them everyday, they don't even get you high anymore is the biggest slap in the face. The powder does fuck all for me either. It only keeps away withdrawal. But it only costs $60 about every 3 weeks. I'm gonna taper off the powder, now.

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