What do y’all do when you start craving more than you used to?
I’ve started down the path of redosing and increasing my dose more and more to compensate for increased tolerance. Also T-breaks are really hard…
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Kratom Surplus Blankets
Kratom kind of tastes like what you think an army surplus blanket would taste like, come to think of it. It actually kind of looks like an army surplus blanket's been ground up. Ultimately, it feels like when you're on kratom you're wrapped in an army surplus blanket! I had this realization. I sent some kratom off to a laboratory to have it analyzed and then sent off an army surplus blanket and it turns out they have the same amount of opiods and asian plant matter in them!
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First timer
Getting my first delivery of Kratom powder today! Have never tried kratom before and am looking for tips from the community on best/most effective way to dose for first time. I’ve been drug free for a couple months now but still have withdrawals and mega mental struggle to remain clean and after stumbling across the kratom community this past Sunday I decided to place an order to see if it helps…after reading reviews I’m in a positive mood that this will really help and am super excited!
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How much is too much ?
So this isn’t a general question about usage, I’m unfortunately not unfamiliar with the nature of addiction and moderation. I would like recommendations based on my personal situation if that’s okay.
I’ve been using kratom, mostly occasionally, for about the past 3 years. I’ve always kept it to a very low dose and have never had issues with any sort of addiction to the substance as I’ve kept a pretty close eye on it. I used to use it as a sort of introspective tonic for my previous emotional instability, and after that it became a very occasional social thing. I NEVER took it in excess doses, never got addicted physically or mentally, and still don’t. I stopped taking it for a while altogether save for a couple occasions. Then I got hit with gastroparesis from physical recovery from an eating disorder, and spent the summer recovering away from home with my parents. My physical recovery is good but there are still a lot of kinks that need ironing. Fast forward to now and my use has become not necessarily more, but it seems like it’s never occasional now. Nor social. For other various reasons (easing digestion/physical pain) it seems like I’m having to take it every night for something. I’ve posted in a lot of other subs about this but I am struggling so hard to try and balance physical recovery into a more normal, regular schedule. There are so many hurdles and it’s so hard to just figure out how to do what most people never have to think about which is just eat in a stable fashion. This leads to near constant bloating and the kratom being an LES loosener helps with the discomfort. It also helps with the mental aspect as I use it to help regulate when im actually hungry or just bored/stressed since real hunger will persist but bored eating and stress eating will go away (something hugely important for me to maintain as im recovering from one of the most confusing things possible). I guess my question is how long can I continue regularly taking kratom like this before problems start popping up and it becomes a risk for addiction? I want the opinions of others, believe me I’ve asked myself this and want different perspectives. Mine is that I should just use it now and then once I create a stable schedule and am not constantly bloated and in pain can ease off. Is this sound? And honestly, if anyone knows any other drugs that help with bloating and increasing digestion (often something that messes with the LES) as well as mental relaxation and maybe even a sleep drug then by all means I would prefer that. I’m just so scared of some form of dependency. I hate looking at my use of ANY substance start to become more and more frequent.
save for matcha :))
omg I realize this post is just about useless if I don’t specify how much I actually take. I don’t use gram measurements, but it is a flat packed teaspoon and I’ve never deviated from that. Sorry I know that might seem imprecise but it’s the system I developed when I didn’t have a scale in the kitchen.
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Can taking kratom for too long cause insomnia?
I'm absolutely no stranger to this amazing leaf. I've been taking kratom for about 2 years, ever since I used it to get off suboxone. I take a lot:/ 20+ gpd. I've been taking this amount with ZERO trouble pretty much from the start. But for the last 5 or 6 days I've been really struggling to sleep. It takes hours to fall asleep and when I do finally achieve sleep I wake up after about 4 hours and it's like someone turned on a light switch, I'M UP. Going back to sleep is impossible, even if I take another dose... I feel like it's could be withdrawal but, like I said, taking another dose doesn't even help so idk. I know I need to cut back and I'm starting a taper now.. I just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced anything like this? It's freaking me out if I'm being honest. I have a feeling the next week or so is gonna suck no matter what. It feels like very mild withdrawal, but dosing doesn't seem to remedy it. Help?
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What is the best specific strain to take that mimics the effects of Adderall or some sort of energy enhancer as I have depression as well as chronic fatigue syndrome.
I know the white strains are more stimulating, but does anyone know anything more specific about which white strain I should choose?
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EDP shot
I don’t have a tolerance.
Last I used fent was last Thursday 🫡.
Been taking tianeptine and after reading the horror stories, as AMAZING it was for giving me legit energy and making me hella social at work, I don’t want to take it all the time…
So how much of the liquid should I take to actually feel good. Thank you. It’s in a small/ bigger glass vial with measurements on it.
Also, will eating right after diminish the works and feelings of it, if so, how long should I wait to eat.
Thank you
(Edit: also, how can I expect to feel, thanks)
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Kratom for anxiety
Kratom is my choice of treatment for anxiety, better than benzos for me. And I don’t have to be tagged by doctors as med seeking.
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Took Too Much
I tried doing toss and wash method with the MIT extract and I was taking small sips but I guess I accidentally drank the whole thing, I’ll let yall know how I’m feeling in a bit
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Evening use
Hey guys! If I use 5g kratom every evening for 5 days of the week at will I become physically addicted?
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Kratom storage, tools, and accessories
I’ve been using Kratom for some 5 years, cycles through many suppliers, and products. I’ve found a dose and method that works for me and have been stable since.
One issue I’ve been facing lately is just how messy Kratom is, the bags that store it often have zips that malfunction, its powdery and gets everywhere, and everything from the scale to the containers just looks bad.
I have a kid now and he’s often coming into my home office, where I store my Kratom. To be honest I feel mildly ashamed of it, I wish there were better ways of consuming, storing, weighing and transporting this stuff.
What I’d like to know is if you’ve come across products that help with this problem, everything from container, spoons, scales, bottles, filters etc..
Do you DIY this kind of thing, stick to the suppliers packaging, or do you use specialized products?
My hope is by treating it more like a fancy thing I don’t have to go into a corner, hide it, or clean up green dust everyday.
I’m even considering making some products like this myself, but I’m not sure if this is already something I can just go buy.
Any thoughts and opinions welcome (:
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Dizziness on low dose Kratom
I get very dizzy on kratom with low dose 1.8-2.5 grams and it's also barely any effects (just light body warmth). I've tried multiple times now and I get dizzy.
Is it the brand or am I just unable to take kratom?
I really like the (small) effects I get but I feel unable to take any more
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Dry skin?
I used to take kratom earlier at around 20-30gpd, did quit for few months. Mainly I quit because the way it was affecting my looks - black circles under eyes, blemuished dry skin, dull face colour. I started taking it again, now at 3-5gpd. I started noticing already that black circles are coming back and skin is getting dry, which was much better during my abstinence perdiod. I take all types of supplements, oil, have skin moisturizer and drink 2-3L per day, healthy diet, working out almost everyday. Anyone else has such issue? I do not have any other side effects. Seems like kratom might dehydrate body on more deep cellular level.. Did blood test earlier and came back only low in Iron which I take as well..
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Potency of tea?
I know this question has been asked before but I still don’t know what the verdict is. I just want to get an idea of what my powder equivalent dose is because I’m tapering to take a break. Right now my dose is strained tea made from 60 - 70 grams of powder a day. Keep in mind, nowadays I don’t put any effort into making tea. I just use the hot water from my sink, stir in powder, and let it sit for at least a couple hours. I know there’s better ways to make it but I don’t really care too much about wasting some I guess.
About what percentage of potency do you guys think my method of tea is vs if I was taking straight powder. Right now I’m assuming it’s about 50%…
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Yeast infections
Hi, I am taking kratom occasionaly (0-1-2-3x per week), 2,2-2,5g to help with anxiety and insomnia. Since last year I have noticed that I have increased yeast infections. I dont know if kratom could be the issue or just stress in general. What were your experiences?
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Advice for scoliosis patient & kratom user
Hello! I have a 24 degree scoliosis curve and am in chronic pain. This is such a matter of opinion I know, but I’m trying to wean off some of my pain medications. For pain I use Flexeril, Celebrex, and kratom. I’ll add ibroprofen to the mix if I really am in horrible pain. Would anyone with some medical background tell me which of these in their opinion is the worst to use long term and should be my priority to wean off of? I’m 26 year old female and otherwise healthy and moderately active. Thank you!
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Low Libido/ Delayed Ejaculation
How do you guys deal with it? It is literally starting to cause issues in the relationship. Is there any advise, supps, meds that help? Especially with the delayed ejaculation - its like almost impossible!
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Kratom + Food
I’ve noticed after I take Kratom concentrate and it hasn’t really kicked in (even up to 90 minutes after dosing) If I eat a small healthy meal the Kratom kicks in.
Noticed it several times. Interesting since the prevailing wisdom has been less food in the stomach is better for efficiency.
Has anyone else experienced this or have any thoughts?
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Poll on subs consumption habits
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Kratom causing me to shake?
I've been taking kratom for 5 yrs just about. I've noticed that my hands shake mildly. This hasn't happened until after I started kratom. My diet is really bad though but I'm only 30 years old. Could it be the kratom? Or is there possibly an underlying issue? I don't have insurance so I can't find out from a doctor. Just seeing if anyone else has had a similar experience with kratom and shaking.
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70h & food
Can you eat after taking 70h tincture or does it diminish the effects??
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Is less kratom more potent
sometimes i will take a smaller dose and it will hit the same as my normal dose or even better. Also at what gpd do you start hitting a cieling for positive effects?
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Kratom withdrawl!
I’ve been a kratom user for about 2 and a half years now. I was on a decent schedule for about a year. i would only take it 3-4 days out of the week and each day I would only take max about 4 grams and I’d only take it at 4 p.m. after work. Over this past year however, I’ve been taking less off days. only 1 or two days off a week sometimes none. I’ve still been staying under the 10 gram mark (only been taking max 6 grams.) so, I wouldn’t say my addiction is HORRIBLE compared to other people’s intake. anyway, recently in the past few months i’ve been experiencing minor withdrawl. the main and #1 symptom I have is sleep disturbances. I’ll have trouble falling asleep on the days I take off from kratom. that also comes with restless leg syndrome. I’ll wake up in the middle of the night with the urge to get up and move around. honestly, extremely uncomfortable. what’s your guys best tips for dealing with this withdrawl symptom??
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Anyone else getting opposite effects after few weeks of daily use?
I noticed this so many times now that I can really call it a rule. I usually use Kratom daily but often do breaks like weeks or even sometimes 1-2 months because of travels to places where Kratom is illegal or when I‘m on vacation with my family or friends which should not know about my Kratom use plus I always see it as an opportunity to make a nice tolerance break (and withdraw, which is easier with family around or on vacation).
I also always wanted to quit and when I manage to get off of Kratom during these breaks I think wow first week off was kinda shit but now I‘m slowly becoming free again. I won‘t use Kratom again. And back home I’m saying ah only one time now I will take it for a nice welcome back evening and then not take it anyways, I‘m already clean thanks to the off time. Then I‘m straight back taking it daily for weeks. Doses are usually at 15gpd but can get up to 20gpd.
What I noticed now many times is that while the first days are okay, after exactly the third week right after I take my Kratom it gives me these very opposite paradoxical and negative effects. I get increased very bad depression, high anxiety, feelings of doom, like everything in my life will collapse and I‘m totally fucked.
Why or how can this happen? Is there a pharmacological reason for this anyone could think of? Did/does anyone experience the same?
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Johns Hopkins Lab-based Research Study on Kratom
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is currently seeking volunteers for a research study that will take place in person on our Baltimore, MD campus.
Adults who are using kratom on a regular basis may be eligible. The study is assessing the effects from the kratom products that people use and any effects that may develop when kratom use is discontinued. We are also assessing how kratom products are metabolized by the body.
People who may be eligible for this study are: 18 years of age or older, using kratom on a regular basis, are willing to provide samples of the kratom product they regularly use.
Participation requires an in-person screening visit (about 3-5 hours) and a stay on our residential research unit for 3 consecutive days and 2 nights.
This is not a treatment study.
Compensation of up to $1000 will be provided for study completion.
If you are interested in seeing if you may be eligible for this study, you can complete online screening questionnaire here:
https://jhmi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_78OgZXFW4E7ILLo
To learn more, email us at kratomstudy@jh.edu
The Principal Investigator for this study is Kirsten E. Smith, Ph.D.
Study Protocol: IRB00408134
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Best ‘strain’ for chronic pain?
So I’ve been having terrible tooth pain since December (dentists can’t do anything about it and a $5k procedure only lasted ~4 months before the pain came back so I’ve also been taking kratom because it kills most of the pain without causing much brain fogginess so I can be productive.
Thing is I’ve had to increase my dosage as the pain gets worse (~2.5-4g per 24h), so I got a sample pack of 5 types, so a couple reds (Borneo/bali), a gold Bali, as well as a green and a white version.
Before my tooth pain got real bad, any ‘strain’ would work to stop the pain, but now that it’s a lot worse I need the most effective one, and even though it seems to me like the gold and green/white variants kill pain the best and for longer, I’ve also had success with reds though I need to take them more frequently.
So if anyone else also takes kratom for pain, which do you find the most effective?
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Thought Kratom was clogging my nose completely, was sad but continuing use anyway, turns out it was kava extract yay!
Kava, i can live without. Thank goodness. I bought this bottle of kava liquid extract a couple weeks back, been taking a decent amount every night to wind down.
Well, lately my nose has been completely clogged, like unable to breathe.
I thought for sure, this is those side effects everyone talks about. I never suspected kava bc I thought it was way safer.
Quit kava for one day, and nose getting back to normal! Yay! Praise Kratom!!!
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How to take it responsibly for Adhd and productivity
I just caved in and got some Kratom. I tried it before and it helped with my period pain but quickly i wanted to use it more and more as it felt amazing. I don't want to be dependent on anything so wondering what would be a good protocol to take it safely! I have a very scattered mind and in the process of starting a business. Could you please share how you take it? Is it ok to do every day? Or have breaks? Thank you
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Kratom citrusy smell
Hey all, I recently ordered a new batch of Kratom and was off put by a weird citrus-sweet type of smell of the powder. Its a bit hard to describe and it seems to taste a bit different (almost like those gelatin orange candies) than all my previous batches when I make it as a tea. Anyone have an idea what could be causing this? It's labeled on the bag as "green pure" and the color seems to be normal. Over the years I've only recognized the smell to be earthy or dull, and not like this -- so I am a bit worried if it is a bad batch or something similar. Thanks ahead of time for any shared experiences
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