Kratom

[finallyIamdone]

Does anyone khave experience with this. I hear it help wd symptoms

[nursegirl6572]

Going to a meeting is the right thing to do!  You need to learn what you can about your addiction, and learn how to handle the cravings when they pop up (and they will from time to time).  The WORST way to handle a craving would be to medicate with another pill...that's just continuing the same addict behavior.

I'm curious though, you initially asked if Kratom would help with w/d symptoms.  You're 5 months clean, are you still having w/d symtpoms?  If so, what?  It's just a bit confusing because you asked about w/d symptoms first, then later said you were looking into it for cravings.

Good job heading to the meeting.  Go every day, twice a day if you have to!  5 months is awesome progress!!  Be proud of how far you've come, while at the same time, keep in mind that you are fairly early on in your recovery, so risk for relapse is high.  You must do whatever it takes to keep yourself from relapsing.

Looking into Kratom is definitely a sign that you're in the stages of relapse.  Relapse starts in the mind before you ever even get NEAR a pill/drug.  Aftercare is just SO important...arm yourself with the knowledge and power you need to stay clean!!

Very best to you!

[ricart70]

Yea it's not interesting-trust me   keep your five months and spend the twenty dollars on a good meal or some supplements.It is an opiate high and will lead you right back to whatever you were using because you will be pissed that you didn't get a good enough buzz off of it.lol  
Awesome job on the 5 months buddy. Cravings will go away if we wait them out.   remember we could always use someone with your experience to help here on the forum by answering questions.There are always plenty of people on here going through the hell of active addiction and looking for tiny bits of hope.  Hang in there  for today-that's what I'm doing

[finallyIamdone]

Just courious. I am 5 months clean from pain killers, havering cravings. I will go to an meeting at 5. I have been 5 months clean before and screwed up. Will not make that mistake again. I just saw an add for kratom and though it sounded interesting. Thanksnformyoumexperiance  I will stay strong

[ricart70]

Yes -I actually do have experience with this.If you have any kind of habit at all then kratom is nearly worthless.It took away my symptoms for about 30-45 minutes then I had to take double what I took to start with for any effect.At that point I gave up on it.I also felt it was kind of poisoning and toxic in my system.Seemed like it made my liver area feel strange. I would not waste the money on it.

[nursegirl6572]

From what I've heard, Kratom can be addictive too.  I would think it would be wise to stay away from it.  What kind of habit are you coming off of?  Are you tapering or going cold turkey?  Do you have any aftercare plans in place?  Have you ever tried to quit before?

Best of luck to you!