DOSE:

4 - 6 g

oral

Kratom

(ground / crushed)

BODY WEIGHT:

86 kg

Addendum: One Week Later

So I've always wanted to try Kratom as I tend towards herbal nootropics as opposed to lab made ones (although I've got some diazepam around for just in case). And I've heard so many good things about it. I've been clean off alcohol and harder drugs for about 8 years but suffer from constant anxiety and restlessness, so I love a cup of ashwagandha, chamomile or any of the natural remedies I have.

I ordered 100 grams of the powder online and was delighted to find out that I can simply mix it in a cup like coffee. I love my herbal teas dearly and here was a new addition to my very vast arsenal of natures delights.

On the first day I made a cup. It was foul tasting, but I'm used to the bitterness of a strong mix of lemon balm, valerian and passiflora so I gulped it down.

Within about thirty minutes, I got something I was not expecting. A supreme high, definitely opiate (I can tell from years of abusing large doses of codeine). But there was no nod, no sleepiness. I wanted to be active, do something. So I tinkered around with my vape a bit but I had not much to do as it was during one of my down times between online lessons. I felt quite uncomfortable with the energy and clarity I had going to waste. So I just played with my computer and googled stuff. The feeling lasted well into my next online teaching session about three hours later, I felt calm, happy, and excited to work.

Day 2 I decided it was best to take it before doing some active work. This was a good idea. I had a cup of tea with some ginseng and ginko biloba, and then a cup of Kratom. Then I set to work cleaning my apartment.

I loved it.

I felt so warm and euphoric, cleaning was pure bliss as if this was the one thing on the earth I wanted to do right now, and do it right. I had energy, calm, and a brilliant sensation of warmth throughout to who process.

After work finished I felt energised and went on to do an at home work out for twenty minutes, then shower and meditate. By this time the euphoria had diminished somewhat but I was still feeling great. I sat on the kitchen floor and played with my dog for about thirty minutes, loving every second of it. I chatted to my mum amiably. I was in good spirits and feeling social. Four hours later and I'm still feeling nice and buzzed, and ready for my next lesson.

Kratom is not what I expected. It is strong. Herbal teas do not compare to its power. The euphoria at the right dosage can be incredibly powerful. It has an opiate high and mood lifting effect but it comes with a lot of clarity and energy. While it goes great with coffee and nicotine, I strongly feel that the sensation of it alone can replace both of them if I had a desire to quit caffeine or smokes. Its very satiating and the effects last for hours, although the main high comes in about 2 hours in.

It makes those chores a lot easier to do or gives me that mood lift I need during a slump. One of the best herbal remedies out there.

I took on two separate days, a Tuesday and a Thursday.

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ADDENDUM

All Day Bliss

I've been using Kratom for the past week. I love anything herbal, but I had initially avoided it because I heard it can cause dependence, euphoria and withdrawals and as a recovering addict I don't mess with that.

But then lockdown hit. So I thought, yeah, screw it, lets give it a try. Its a plant, its legal, how hectic can it be. I don't wanna go out never having tried it.

Well, it is hectic. Its a powerful drug.

I suffer from generalised anxiety disorder, a feeling of constant fear about everything and nothing and all that's in between. Well, a half hour after a cup of Kratom and all my troubles are blanketed by a warm haze. I feel an immense sense of well-being and peace. My mood is highly elevated and I feel capable, eager and interested in whats going on in my life.

While it sedates and consoles, it also uplifts and sharpens focus and resolve, boosting energy. As I sit here, after a cup of Kratom, I'm busy working and communicating with clients and loving every second of it. It is a very functional drug in that it motivates me to keep up with my day to day affairs. I do my best work on Kratom.

It's great for working, playing video games and chatting to friends. I find I'm more calm around the people in my environment and take more of an interest in what they are saying. When I'm on Kratom I need to be doing something, accomplishing something. Playing RPG's, chatting to friends, working on lesson plans, reading articles on the internet. It spurs me to be active.

And the effects last for hours. It kicks in slowly from about ten minutes, then by thirty the full effects are felt. After that I've got about two hours of the strongest buzz, then it slowly tapers off. But this tapering off takes a great deal of time. If I have a cup at 13:00 I'm still feeling the effects by 19:00, albeit in a muted way.

There are a number of things that pair very well with it.
Coffee: Adds to the extra boost in energy and focus. (A tea or green tea will suffice as well.)
Ginseng: As above.
Herbal Teas: To enhance the calming effects of Kratom I can add a touch of chamomile, ashwagandha, passion flower or any other herbal teas. This can also be used to "come down" from the over stimulating effects.
CBD: CBD pairs very well with Kratom. It adds to the overall relaxation and calms some of the stimulating effects.

I wouldn't use it too late in the afternoon as the stimulating effects can interfere with sleep (although possibly a more sedating red strain would be fine).

All in all I think Kratom is a miracle herb. It helps with anxiety, mood, pain, fatigue and so many other common problems. I've managed to make it a part of my life without it affecting any of my day to day chores and activities. Its just the thing to lift my spirits and add a bit of magic to my day. But rather take the powder in tea from than the capsules.

Exp Year: 2020	ExpID: 114275
Gender: Male
Age at time of experience: 31
Published: Apr 22, 2020	Views: 1,662
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