DOSE:

2 - 5 g

oral

Kratom

(capsule)

BODY WEIGHT:

195 lb

Summary:
The quick version is - I took capsules filled with kratom powder, didn't feel anything until one to two hours after ingestion, and had a definite but somewhat mild experience for about an hour to an hour and a half. This goes for both my two gram and five gram doses. This does not sound like a typical trip so I wonder if I got old/inferior product.

Background:
I had seen kratom for sale multiple times, but had never looked into it or bought it. I figured it was like the random herbal blends which are said to do nothing. But during a dry spell with my smokeable substance of choice, I was in a head shop and the owner recommended the stuff. She mentioned it being used for pain, perhaps legally restricted from mentioning recreational use, and suggested I do some research. I did. Sounded like fun stuff as long as you don't overdo it and become addicted.

So I went back later and got a 'regular-strength' bag of 30 1/2-gram 'Bali' strain capsules. I was thinking to myself, I'm going to have to take 8-10 of these to get a strong effect! But as is generally suggested, I did a relatively low dose for my first try.

First dose:
I ingested four powder-filled capsules (2 grams) about an hour before leaving for a camping trip. I wasn't sitting down and analyzing the experience - I was on the move getting ready, eating dinner, etc. So I didn't notice anything until a couple of hours after ingestion. Maybe there were some mild effects that I couldn't observe without more focus.

But in any case, about two hours in, I started to feel calm yet vibrant during the car ride to our destination. I felt like I had no worries. I was still very lucid and able to speak and behave normally. However, I felt slightly dazed and a bit euphoric. I enjoyed watching the country scenery go by and conversing with the person driving. The effect was already fading by the time we reached our campsite. All told, it lasted under an hour.

Second dose:
This time, I had a bit more of a controlled environment. I took ten capsules (5 grams), a moderate to strong dose from my understanding. Again, it took a while to feel anything. I should've timed it but I know it was between one and 1 & 1/2 hours before it began. The feeling was a little stronger and longer lasting, but still nothing that blew my socks off.

I felt chill and excited at the same time, and began to rush around doing household chores like the dishes and trash. The boring tasks didn't bother me like usual. My mind didn't wander all that much, I just didn't mind doing chores. I worried for a moment that my motor skills would fail me, because I again had the slightly dazed, disconnected feeling. But my hands and feet were about as steady as usual, and everything went fine.

Once I got through all that, I sat down for some video games. I felt pretty cozy nestled on my couch, but beyond that the kratom didn't seem to alter my playing experience. The effect soon faded - again only about an hour to an hour and a half after it started.

Conclusion:
I definitely enjoyed my kratom experience. I think it was worth the 60 cents or so that I paid per capsule. However, my trip doesn't sound like the norm at all. It took longer to start and lasted not even half the expected time. I would like to find out if it was the form - maybe the capsules take a while to break down - or the quality of product. If I could get something that actually lasts me 2-3 hours, this could become a new (occasional) hobby for me.

I suffered no ill effects during or after the two trips. No nausea, no hangover, no drowsiness. I didn't itch to do it again though I do want to continue experimenting.

Future research:
I plan to use kratom again and rather than continue doing things once the effects begin, I'll go lie down and listen to some music. I'm still curious if the distractions were part of the problem. Maybe I would notice more results if I lie still and just wait. I believe I'll use an in-between dose of 3 or 4 grams, since 5 grams wasn't much more powerful than the 2-gram dose.

Exp Year: 2014	ExpID: 104666
Gender: Not Specified
Age at time of experience: 27
Published: Jun 6, 2020	Views: 887
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