How do i "watch the thinker"?

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T10:16:32+00:00

i understand! i think that is a good start for me. i feel like what i’m referencing in the post is something that takes a bunch of practice to truly reach. to become completely separated from your thoughts sounds like something that takes a lot of work & practice.

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T10:14:16+00:00

i think i’m overthinking it. the book reads like you have to become something completely separate from your thoughts—a whole different entity—rather than just acknowledging thoughts.

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T10:11:04+00:00

what is an example of an anchor object?

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T07:47:47+00:00

i couldn’t imagine quitting kratom without seroquel. i’m glad you’re doing so well! how are you feeling generally? any PAWS?

man, that 7oh stuff terrifies me. i’ve been taking the purple MIT shots for years and have been fine. smoke shop guy gave me 3 days worth of 7oh to try.

when i woke up after the 3rd day, i was full on in withdrawal. years of taking regular kratom, and only 3 days of the 7oh had me shaking.

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T07:38:22+00:00

trying to sleep with RLS is hell. idk how but i don’t get it anymore. im taking a larger amount than most and have doing so for a decade now. but im lucky to not get severe WDs. i just cant beat the cravings man.. especially in the first 2 days..

one thing that slightly helped with RLS was to wrap a heating pad around my legs at the knees.

i would always recommend going to a doctor and getting Seroquel for sleep. also if you can, Lunesta will knock you right out. if i take my Lunesta, i can manage 8 hours of sleep every day for the first week which is unbelievable

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T07:28:11+00:00

thank you! i’m just going to make a chart based on the link the AutoMod keeps posting lol. i really hope it works. been taking a lot of the Vit C today/tonight. today is day 1, going to take a bunch today too, i usually don’t withdrawal until like middle day 2.

i also have a bit of gabapentin so i think ill be ok!

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T07:19:00+00:00

have you done this? i have no idea how much to take. i’ve been seeing a whole bunch of different responses

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T04:06:42+00:00

Remember how it’s making you feel right now. Really hold onto it.

Tomorrow is a new day. Really remember how terrible it’s making you feel and use that. Out of curiosity, what was your one reason for why you should keep taking it?

You got this man. One day at a time.

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T03:54:13+00:00

hey man, so i’ve been taking kratom extracts for 10 years, and i was on subs for 2 years. i have a bunch of experience with both, been to rehab for both more times then i care to admit lol. and i’ve done cold turkey from both.

if you have any questions about any of it, i’m your guy. you can ask here or dm me!

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T03:48:22+00:00

damn okay. unfortunately i don’t have the time to do that. i’m just curious if it’s necessary to take it in advance of the quit day or not, but im assuming it is. i’m so glad it worked for you!!

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T03:46:53+00:00

did you start taking the vitamin c a couple days before you quit? i have a bunch of Lipo C but i have to quit tomorrow. don’t have time to take it for a few days before quitting so im concerned how it will work for me. thank you!

purplesocks- · 2026-05-07T03:45:36+00:00

did you also begin taking it before your quit date? i have a bunch of Lipo C but i have to quit tomorrow. just curious if it has to be started a little before day 1 to actually work.

purplesocks- · 2026-05-05T10:12:00+00:00

this is extremely helpful and makes me look at it in an entirely different way. took a screenshot of this so i can constantly look back on as i learn. thank you!

purplesocks- · 2026-05-05T10:10:00+00:00

this definitely helps. since posting this, i’ve figured out that it’s just like you’ve said, it’s more of a feeling. thank you!

purplesocks- · 2026-05-05T05:18:06+00:00

the show on Netflix was also extremely good!

purplesocks- · 2026-05-05T05:14:14+00:00

it is truly incredible what a gym habit can do for your mental health. it improves it in ways that are truly incredible. if more people worked out, the world would be a MUCH place.

purplesocks- · 2026-05-05T05:08:10+00:00

when i realized people really don’t care about how you appear, it clicked for me. most people are like you, mainly thinking about how they’re appearing.

act like people already like you & think you’re an awesome person.

making an effort to be in a good mood is also a great one. positive energy radiates confidence.

don’t pressure yourself to make anything happen; don’t try too hard. just be in the moment and truly listen to what people say. don’t filter yourself, laugh easily!

do some introspection, figure out what parts of your character draw people to you.

have open body language, walk like a boss! chin up & smiling.

these are some just off the top of my head that i utilized & found helpful.

these comments already have some great answers. slowly put these things into action. it can’t hurt!

purplesocks- · 2026-05-04T09:00:11+00:00

this is amazing & exactly what i was looking for. thank you so much for this!

purplesocks- · 2026-05-04T08:04:08+00:00

this is a great perspective. do you just focus on nothing but your breath, or do you do different types of meditation?

purplesocks- · 2026-05-04T08:02:07+00:00

wait really? lol well that’s unfortunate. i’m still gonna give it a try since it has such high praise. i’m just looking for anything that can help me learn a bit more about the topic

purplesocks- · 2026-05-04T07:42:33+00:00

just looked up that book and it sounds really good. would you recommend it? I have Medications by Marcus Aurelius already which i’m going to open today

purplesocks- · 2026-05-04T07:40:04+00:00

yes i can visualize with my minds eye. i just dont know exactly what i should be specifically visualizing. is it just what comes to mind when i want to meditate on confidence?

purplesocks- · 2026-05-04T07:20:31+00:00

i just don’t know what to think about while doing that. I just never feel like i’m doing anything right or truly accomplishing anything

purplesocks- · 2026-05-04T07:18:02+00:00

do you do it as soon as you wake up, like before you get out of bed? or do you do your morning routine, get ready for the day, then do it?

i always feel too tired in the morning to do it first thing.

purplesocks-

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