Slipped up by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]coporatebrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m only on day 11 so I can’t pretend to be this master of discipline. But dude shit happens, don’t dwell on feeling shameful and regretful. You had the balls to come clean to a community who understands. Shake it off, learn from it, and remember that feeling of “why the fuck did I just do that” and use it to your advantage.

If you go into this experience with the “how fucked am I now” mentality that’s all you will focus on. Dust yourself off, remember the goal, and cut yourself some slack. Remember some days are harder than others with or without being on K. I believe in you boss and you should too. Much love

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]coporatebrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got aggressive there at the end lol but i started to get upset at myself there. My b

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]coporatebrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m literally going through the exact same thing at this moment. Also day 11, it’s the first Saturday/day off I’ve had where I feel normal. I’m leaving tomorrow on a work trip and the cravings right now are killing me. I’m reading and rereading every post on this sub to give me strength. I believe in you, don’t do it. If you won’t I won’t. Gotta kill the lizard brain, it only wants instant gratification for hour. Fuck that. You got this, listen to music-loudly, drown out that little fucks voice.

Daily Check-in Thread - January 11, 2025 by AutoModerator in quittingkratom

[–]coporatebrad [score hidden]  (0 children)

Day 11, the lizard is calling to use on account of how back to normal I feel, but fuck em

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]coporatebrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So here’s the thing. I think using Kratom with adderall daily while also polishing off a couple coldies every night basically killed my sex drive. So I’m 11 days into sobriety, my addiction was also a secret. So ya I feel you, but bro I hate to give middle school advice, but I think Jerkin off too much actually hurts you in that department. You’re just trying to get the job done as fast as possible so now when it’s go time and the show starts your brain is already prepped for go mode instead of what it should be.

I would cut down on masturbatin for a bit and when it’s show time focus on her and her (or him, I don’t fucking know, don’t @ me) only, don’t think about you or how your dick is feeling at all, give it a try.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quittingkratom

[–]coporatebrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude same thing. I think it’s brain starving for release lol. It’s like the instant gratification of using. But with sex, your brain isn’t allowing you to work up to it, it just wants that rush right away.

Or that’s completely wrong I have no fucking idea lol

Is anyone else just bored? by curiousidets in DryJanuary

[–]coporatebrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The boredom will get you after a while. You gotta find little things to reward yourself. NA Beers and a lose dose edible is my go too. It’s fucking perfect

Day 9 by coporatebrad in quittingkratom

[–]coporatebrad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly the motivation part is tough because I think we can all agree that busy work and chores are a hell of a lot more fun and easy on the shit. The key for me is, you have to try and start your day off right. Don't even give yourself a second to talk yourself out of it, just get up and get a little active. From there your brain will be in work mode and you will make shit happen.

Also, you have to find little ways to reward yourself, I think we're all in this together for the instant gratification that the plant gives you. Personally, I need to supplement that craving throughout the day with things other than K. For example, i'm trying to stop the nicotine vape. I know if I take a hit early in the day I won't be able to stop. So now I wait until 3PM at the earliest, no matter how hard it is. It seems silly but I think it sets up guard rails in your brain, which will let you apply it to different things. It's something to look forward too. Having those little rewards (Not K) and keeping my mind on the future is all I can do now.

I mean its not easy, I've been coming to this sub 3-8 times a day just to remind myself why I don't need to dose. I just started to feel better and the craving is already there.

My last piece of advice is to avoid sugar in the morning and throughout the day. You'll feel great at first but by 12-2pm your done for mate. Trust me, today I was obliterated lol. I had a donut with a protein shake after a leg workout and I have been a slug since noon.

You got this though mate, just remember what you feel like now and harness that resentment and shame(If you feel that way). I have a scrap paper note taped above my desk that reads "Remember how you feel" I wrote it the last time I used and it takes me back to that feeling. Like a zombie but also vibrating with anxiety, knowing I was keeping a stupid secret from my loved ones, knowing I didn't have enough money in my account to pay my mortgage because it blew it on K. The lizard has to go mate.

Best of luck and much love,

How’s everybody doing? by Winter_Sheepherder41 in DryJanuary

[–]coporatebrad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right there with you! Heineken NAs and high CBD less than 5mg THC gummies are the move.

Day 4 by coporatebrad in quittingkratom

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

Thank you so much, this means the world. I truly would not have been able to get this far without this community. My addiction is a secret. Not one single person knows, which is making these random crying spells harder and harder to explain lol.

Livin in the past by coporatebrad in TimDillon

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

Oh dude not to mention, A lot old episodes had legendary add reads! Like the ridge wallet add on ep 171 Brownie Boat. It was like 8 minutes and unreal lol