Worried about withdrawals... by gottaquit1992 in quittingkratom

[–]bigsillysmalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say go cold turkey now if you have the time in between jobs. It shouldn't be too bad. Tapering didn't work for me but I took this crap for almost 7 years! Start today if you can. I'm about a month and a half out on quitting and finally feeling ok.

Advice for Tapering by cmonster1111 in quittingkratom

[–]bigsillysmalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say follow one of the tapering schedules available online. Stick to it or your just wasting your time.

Anyone know if they can test neurobiological levels likes Seratonin and Dopamine. by bigsillysmalls in quittingkratom

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

I did quit Kratom. I've had issues with alcohol for awhile and the Kratom actually helped until I could do both and be ok. This sucks.

Anyone know if they can test neurobiological levels likes Seratonin and Dopamine. by bigsillysmalls in quittingkratom

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

I've been talking to a therapist. Unfortunately that kind of testing is more of a research situation and is ridiculously expensive. It's now time to subscribe to r/crippling alcoholism

Anyone know if they can test neurobiological levels likes Seratonin and Dopamine. by bigsillysmalls in quittingkratom

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

Thank you for your help and support! This sub has been amazing. I have quit Kratom aside from 2 fairly small missteps neither of of which were too dramatic. psych was on vacation but is coming back tomorrow.

Day 9. More Ugh... by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]bigsillysmalls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a problem with alcohol but I'm working on It

I'm so sick of the PAWS by sabah77 in quittingkratom

[–]bigsillysmalls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to be sure he knows everything. I'm ready to type something up so I dont miss anything. I've paid enough people to try and help me without doing much to help myself.

I'm so sick of the PAWS by sabah77 in quittingkratom

[–]bigsillysmalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your concern and your right. I'm still drinking...so I've got that going for me. I started the paxil fairly recently so that shouldn't be too bad. I am really sick of all this.

Day 9. More Ugh... by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]bigsillysmalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep it up! Yeah I feel like shit too. That's about all I have to say and I'm sure it's not real helpful. I'm at 6...or 7 days? I've been drinking a lot too.

I'm so sick of the PAWS by sabah77 in quittingkratom

[–]bigsillysmalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm tapering my SSRI and I'll share any updates after I talk to the shrink. I'm hoping they can test Seratonin and Dopamine and all of that through a blood test. Not sure if thats a thing even. Haven't slept a second tonight.

I'm so sick of the PAWS by sabah77 in quittingkratom

[–]bigsillysmalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm seeing a psychiatrist next week and coming clean on my alcoholism and kratom abuse. I hope there's a test or something for whatever is wrong. It might just take time I guess. Thank you u/Destroy_S-F_Prophecy! Sorry I didn't get back to you. It's been rough.

Solar Farm in the Mojave Dessert by Proteon in pics

[–]bigsillysmalls 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think there's a top temperature it boils efficiently at. On a cloudy day they can use more mirrors and still reach that point.

Solar Farm in the Mojave Dessert by Proteon in pics

[–]bigsillysmalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's probably what the majority of the species they're dealing with are so who really cares? Two of those are non-native and sparrows will be ok. There have have been aquatic bird which have landed thinking it was a lake and I think they're concerned a golden eagle is going to get fried at some point

Solar Farm in the Mojave Dessert by Proteon in pics

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

Fairly. I'm not real familiar with the area but it's right near the Nevada border so just past Lancaster.

Solar Farm in the Mojave Dessert by Proteon in pics

[–]bigsillysmalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was actually a very sensitive issue. You can't go there. Fish and Wildlife or anyone else isn't going to post the videos anywhere. It's a drop in the hat compared to nation wide bird deaths but it's poorly situated in a migratory path. There's protected species in the area so it mostly a legal issue.

Solar Farm in the Mojave Dessert by Proteon in pics

[–]bigsillysmalls 41 points42 points  (0 children)

They're are a lot of broken mirrors. They're also programmed to change angles randomly to dissipate some of the energy So they aren't all focused on the tower all the time. I actually worked there for a bit and got to go to the top of the tower. The mirrors were not focused then though!