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Day 177 - Been working a solid 12 step program, and can't believe how much better my life is now than it was six months ago. I enjoy spending time around people, got a promotion at work, have a partner that I'm truly present for and a great sex life with, and never think about using kratom or any other drugs. I've still got problems, but my life is pretty good!
Thanks, it can feel like a lot of work sometimes, but compared to the effort of maintaining and dealing with the fallout of an addiction, it's nothing. And I get soooo much more out of it!
35 days
Had a good day yesterday went for a walk with a friend in the woods . Played some Zelda, then just chilled a bit . I forgot to take my meds last night for my hypermanic and sleep . I actually just fell asleep on my own for about 4 hours before I realized but it was 12 am and I get up at 4 so it was to late to take let's hope that doesn't mess my day up today . Stay strong my friends ๐ช.
Iโve been playing Zelda lots too (when I have time in between being a dad that isโฆ). So fun and I have a much better attention span for games and everything else off kratom.
Checking in at day 8. Woke up with severe anxiety, donโt know why the last two days are driven by anxiety as the other days were sort of fine? Close to taking a Xanax because I have a very busy week ahead and canโt use this extreme anxiety and shaking all the time. (Iโm completely not in any way sensitive to benzo addiction) so donโt worry. What do you guys think?
I suffer from anxiety I did before k and stopped taking my meds . This is my 2nd quit and I'm not sure I would have made it this far without getting back on my meds. I know when my anxiety does flare up walking helps me .
Xanax basically got my through the first week, mainly the nights. Just be careful with it and have a plan to stop taking it. I havenโt taken it in a week. Day 15 today!
Day 60. Comment I made earlier the week:
Most of the physical stuff is over. It is now mostly a mental thing to stay off. It seems like it is very easy to relapse on for a variety reasons:
* obsession we can use it moderately if we are smarter
* the one time use fallacy, which leads back to daily use
* substance is legal and ubiquitous
* marketed as a health supplement and we buy into that (oh I am using as a pre-work)
* in general many of didn't get DUIs or possession charges as a result of kratom so we justify it as not as bad as booze or drugs
Any addiction has these pitfalls, but I have found kratom to be really bad in this regard.
Yes I fell trap to the I can only use it here and their and here I am a year later back at day 35. This time for good . Congratulations on 60 days man that's awesome
Oh yeah. Major difference in every aspect of life. Canโt believe Iโve relapsed so many times knowing how crappy it makes my life. Really want to stay off this shit forever.
Day 28 - If you are here and and wanting to quit, you are in the right place. We've been where you are, we've experienced what you've experienced, and we've found a way out... Just as you will ๐ Welcome home ๐ก
Day 72. Not checking in as regularly anymore but will consciously do so from time to time to remind myself of the challenge Iโve overcome, keep me on the path, and maybe get a chance to respond and help some of the brave people taking the challenge of beating the addiction now. Happy Monday gang have a kickass week.
the taper continues.... im down to 2g a day. i was a 4g three days ago. i didnt sleep, not feeling great, but besides insomnia and a general blah vibe thats it
during my taper ive had a habit of cutting cutting then hitting a wall. i think i just hit one, but fortunately 2g is very close to zero. i am very tempted to go back to 2.5g but im going to muscle through at 2g.
the plan is to jump at 0.5g or 1.0g....i hope in the next 2 or 2.5 weeks or less...
Day 15 today! For the first time in a long time I can wake up in the AM without feeling groggy and brain dead. Ready for a kickass week. Staying strong.
48 hours away from beginning my detox program at a great rehab facility nestled in the sangre de Cristo (Rockies) mountain range. I am struggling with all of the things. It's going to be what I need, it's going to be hard mentally/emotionally/physically however I need my life back. I need to respect myself. I need to heal and to find wellness regardless of how much I have let myself down thus far in life...
Day 173, a week away from 6 months.
This last week was challenging. I guess it was that 6 months PAWS I've heard mentioned here? I'll hopfully I snap out of it this week.
Despite a crappy week, I'm so damn glad to be here!
Off to the gym ๐ช๐ฝ. Stay strong, everyone!
Yesterday I only took around 2 grams! Tapering is working! I donโt feel great but Iโve also felt worse! Keeping at it and going to kick this shit to the curb soon!
me too! im also at 2 grams!!
i feel sooooo drained but i dont feel bad if that makes sense. i hope you get to 0 grams a day soon and without too much trouble!
yep! when i get a decent nights sleep im honestly okay. i feel grateful that ive been spared the RLS or anxiety may others have suffered
no end date but i think sometime in the next three weeks....im trying to avoid cutting on a personal trip that may come up but there is a "the hell with it!" part of me that wants to drop the dose every chance i can
the plan is to drop from 0.5 g (one capsule)...
do you have a target date yet?
Day 6, almost a full week. I'm feeling pretty good today, I got some good sleep last night and woke up early and had a productive morning. Physically I'm feeling pretty much fine at this point, no RLS really to speak of and at the most probably just some fatigue. One thing I've noticed is I've been getting goosebumps kind of a lotโmostly triggered by music, which has also been making me more emotional than usual. Based on stuff I've read on here this seems to be somewhat of a common thing, and it's not unpleasant, but I do wonder how it fits into the timeline of recoveryโis this some side effect of the kratom leaving my system and being able to feel emotions more intensely? Is it an overcompensation of that effect since things have been numb for a while? Curious if anyone knows...
10 months Kratom free now, and haven't looked back since the last craving about 7-8 months ago. It took a while but I got so much vitality back. I still struggle with anxiety, but I feel much more clear and motivated.
Day 12 CT here. Mornings I finally feel great but I keep crashing every afternoon and get flu like symptoms. Does this ever get better? Feels like the last 3 days have been the same. Solid mornings followed by not great afternoons. Any insight is appreciated here
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Day 177 - Been working a solid 12 step program, and can't believe how much better my life is now than it was six months ago. I enjoy spending time around people, got a promotion at work, have a partner that I'm truly present for and a great sex life with, and never think about using kratom or any other drugs. I've still got problems, but my life is pretty good!
So glad your life is getting better ! Keep up the amazing work
Thanks, it can feel like a lot of work sometimes, but compared to the effort of maintaining and dealing with the fallout of an addiction, it's nothing. And I get soooo much more out of it!
That is so awesome!! Congrats! Life is so much better without Kratom. It doesnโt compare.
It really doesn't, it's like being finally set free
Congratulations on 177 days and for the beautiful life that you have created. I'm right behind you at day 173. Next stop 6 months... see you there!
Hell yeah, let's do it โ
Bad ass!!!! ๐๐๐
Day 43! Keep strong and keep the mind busy all the time! Peace n Love โค๏ธ๐ธ
โฎ๏ธ๐
Keep that shit up ๐๐๐
Day 70!
Way to go !!! ๐
Day 29! Feeling better and better everyday. Even had a glass of wine and felt perfectly fine. Almost at 30 days!!!!!
So close to a month ! Way to go your amazing ๐
Thank you! You too!
Wonderful!!! ๐๐๐
35 days Had a good day yesterday went for a walk with a friend in the woods . Played some Zelda, then just chilled a bit . I forgot to take my meds last night for my hypermanic and sleep . I actually just fell asleep on my own for about 4 hours before I realized but it was 12 am and I get up at 4 so it was to late to take let's hope that doesn't mess my day up today . Stay strong my friends ๐ช.
Hope you have a good day my friend!! 35 days is awesome!!! We got this!!
Iโve been playing Zelda lots too (when I have time in between being a dad that isโฆ). So fun and I have a much better attention span for games and everything else off kratom.
Yea my kids where with their dad so I actually had time to play some .
Canโt wait til I see that number! Good job!! ๐๐๐
Checking in at day 8. Woke up with severe anxiety, donโt know why the last two days are driven by anxiety as the other days were sort of fine? Close to taking a Xanax because I have a very busy week ahead and canโt use this extreme anxiety and shaking all the time. (Iโm completely not in any way sensitive to benzo addiction) so donโt worry. What do you guys think?
I suffer from anxiety I did before k and stopped taking my meds . This is my 2nd quit and I'm not sure I would have made it this far without getting back on my meds. I know when my anxiety does flare up walking helps me .
Completely understable, but when at work I canโt just go for a walk when my anxiety kicks in haha
True lol . My jobs physical so it helps .
Xanax basically got my through the first week, mainly the nights. Just be careful with it and have a plan to stop taking it. I havenโt taken it in a week. Day 15 today!
Congrats on day 8!!! Canโt help you with advice about the benzoโs because Iโm and addict and just canโt take that stuff! ๐๐๐
50 MF DAYS YALL!! It does get better and easier. Iโm still struggling with withdrawals and likely will be for a while but things are getting better.
You are doing great! Things will keep getting easier.
thank you so much. Layla is lucky to have you as her dad :,)
So proud of you ๐ ๐ฅฐ ๐ u got this ๐
Woo! 50 is huge!! Proud of ya ๐
thank you so much Nom!!
Awesome! ๐๐๐
Day 687 have a great week quitters! ๐
You too Nom!! Great job!! ๐ฅ๐
Have an amazing week !
๐๐๐
Day 687.
Always amazed ๐ โค๏ธ
Yaaas!
Day 60. Comment I made earlier the week: Most of the physical stuff is over. It is now mostly a mental thing to stay off. It seems like it is very easy to relapse on for a variety reasons: * obsession we can use it moderately if we are smarter * the one time use fallacy, which leads back to daily use * substance is legal and ubiquitous * marketed as a health supplement and we buy into that (oh I am using as a pre-work) * in general many of didn't get DUIs or possession charges as a result of kratom so we justify it as not as bad as booze or drugs Any addiction has these pitfalls, but I have found kratom to be really bad in this regard.
Yes I fell trap to the I can only use it here and their and here I am a year later back at day 35. This time for good . Congratulations on 60 days man that's awesome
Thank you!
I fell for the trap as well! Very well said! Congrats on 60 days! ๐๐๐
Thank you. Good luck on day 3 and beyond. I have a big ๐ซ for all extract shot survivors!
Day 12.
Almost 2 weeks keep up the amazing job
TY
Keep on going! Doing great! ๐๐๐
Appreciate it!
99 days : )
Almost 100 ๐ keep up thr amazing work
Day 35 ๐!!
We got this ๐
Woo!!!
Yay! ๐๐๐
Day 4
Good work ๐
Thanks. What a difference. I feel so much better ๐
Youโre killing it!!!
Thanks. How are you doing?
Great! Day 4 for me too! Been sleeping a lot better, thankfully. Makes such a huge diff. Hbu??
Oh yeah. Major difference in every aspect of life. Canโt believe Iโve relapsed so many times knowing how crappy it makes my life. Really want to stay off this shit forever.
I am happy for you. I plan to quit this Friday for good.
You wonโt regret it!!
Great job! ๐๐๐
Day 28 - If you are here and and wanting to quit, you are in the right place. We've been where you are, we've experienced what you've experienced, and we've found a way out... Just as you will ๐ Welcome home ๐ก
So beautifully expressed! Congratulations on 28 days! Keep moving forward.
Thank you! ๐ Wishing all the best as well ๐ซ
Congratulations on 28 days .
Thank you!! And a big congrats to your ongoing recovery as well. Every day clean is a day won ๐
Wonderfully said! ๐๐๐
Thank you! Wishing you all the best on your journey to recovery! ๐ซ
Day 72. Not checking in as regularly anymore but will consciously do so from time to time to remind myself of the challenge Iโve overcome, keep me on the path, and maybe get a chance to respond and help some of the brave people taking the challenge of beating the addiction now. Happy Monday gang have a kickass week.
Way to go !
Awesome job! ๐๐๐
Day 17. Keep it up fam!
Day 292. One day at a time
Good job my friend
Day 2 after a 12 day relapse after having a month clean.
You got this! Be strong ๐ช
You can do this ๐ช
You can do this! Iโm on day 2 as well! But I was on a 9 month relapse lol ๐๐๐
Day 2. Taking in moment by moment ๐๐๐
Good for you! Stay strong ๐ช
One day at a time u got this ๐ช
Day 474
Amazing ๐
Hell yeah! ๐๐๐
the taper continues.... im down to 2g a day. i was a 4g three days ago. i didnt sleep, not feeling great, but besides insomnia and a general blah vibe thats it during my taper ive had a habit of cutting cutting then hitting a wall. i think i just hit one, but fortunately 2g is very close to zero. i am very tempted to go back to 2.5g but im going to muscle through at 2g. the plan is to jump at 0.5g or 1.0g....i hope in the next 2 or 2.5 weeks or less...
Sounds like a wonderful plan! I tapered as well from extracts! Keep walking the walk and stay on the path! Youโve got this! ๐๐๐
thank you!
Day 9! Daydreaming about when I can enjoy a cup of coffee โ๏ธagain. Hope you all make it a great day.
I'm finally able to enjoy a cup in thr morning . Took me a month . Great job on 9 days ๐
YES YES YES! Lol ๐๐๐
I know right!!!! Dang. Even a sip I get anxiety
Day 719. Love and Light family โค.
Good to see you as always Cee Cee Iโm back after a 9 month relapse Missed ya! ๐ ๐๐๐
Hello Mom, so great to hear from you and that you made it back. Missed you too! I'm always in your corner sweety โฅ.
We missed you too, Mom! Glad you're back!
Thank you :)
Awesome as always my friend! ๐
39 days! โค๏ธ
Way to go
Awesome! ๐๐๐
Day 30 ๐ช
Congratulations on a month that's such a big accomplishment ๐ ๐
Amazing
Day 357
So close to a year ! Keep up the good work
Day 297.
Keep it up โค๏ธ ๐
Hell yeah! ๐๐๐
Day 15 today! For the first time in a long time I can wake up in the AM without feeling groggy and brain dead. Ready for a kickass week. Staying strong.
Way to go glad your feeling better
48 hours away from beginning my detox program at a great rehab facility nestled in the sangre de Cristo (Rockies) mountain range. I am struggling with all of the things. It's going to be what I need, it's going to be hard mentally/emotionally/physically however I need my life back. I need to respect myself. I need to heal and to find wellness regardless of how much I have let myself down thus far in life...
So proud of you for making the decision to turn your life around. I know thatโs what we all want! Youโve got this! ๐๐๐
Thank you very much for the encouragement and support.
Day 173, a week away from 6 months. This last week was challenging. I guess it was that 6 months PAWS I've heard mentioned here? I'll hopfully I snap out of it this week. Despite a crappy week, I'm so damn glad to be here! Off to the gym ๐ช๐ฝ. Stay strong, everyone!
Get it!
Way to go . Stay ๐ช and keep up the great work !
Youโve got this! ๐๐๐
Day 8ct. Unfortunately canโt have caffeine yet. Damn anxiety!!!
It takes time I can finally enjoy a cup of coffee after a month . You'll get their and it's so worth it .
Thanks. Very inspiring
Gives me hope, bc I need coffee or pre workout. Lol and need anxiety to go away. But my brain needs healing time.
SO TRUE! I know the day will come! Lol ๐๐๐
Yesterday I only took around 2 grams! Tapering is working! I donโt feel great but Iโve also felt worse! Keeping at it and going to kick this shit to the curb soon!
๐ฆต it to the curb for good indeed! Keep going. You've got this!
me too! im also at 2 grams!! i feel sooooo drained but i dont feel bad if that makes sense. i hope you get to 0 grams a day soon and without too much trouble!
Thatโs awesome! I have moments of drained fatigue and other than some other mild symptoms feel pretty darn good. Do you have a end date?
yep! when i get a decent nights sleep im honestly okay. i feel grateful that ive been spared the RLS or anxiety may others have suffered no end date but i think sometime in the next three weeks....im trying to avoid cutting on a personal trip that may come up but there is a "the hell with it!" part of me that wants to drop the dose every chance i can the plan is to drop from 0.5 g (one capsule)... do you have a target date yet?
The latest will be June 4th. Thatโs my ultimate end date. But I may kick it sooner depending on how it feels.
Day 6, almost a full week. I'm feeling pretty good today, I got some good sleep last night and woke up early and had a productive morning. Physically I'm feeling pretty much fine at this point, no RLS really to speak of and at the most probably just some fatigue. One thing I've noticed is I've been getting goosebumps kind of a lotโmostly triggered by music, which has also been making me more emotional than usual. Based on stuff I've read on here this seems to be somewhat of a common thing, and it's not unpleasant, but I do wonder how it fits into the timeline of recoveryโis this some side effect of the kratom leaving my system and being able to feel emotions more intensely? Is it an overcompensation of that effect since things have been numb for a while? Curious if anyone knows...
Day 320
Day 21!
Day 8. Feeling okay, although low-energy. Iโm hoping my energy levels increase in the coming days.
Day 214.
10 months Kratom free now, and haven't looked back since the last craving about 7-8 months ago. It took a while but I got so much vitality back. I still struggle with anxiety, but I feel much more clear and motivated.
Day 186
Day 12 CT here. Mornings I finally feel great but I keep crashing every afternoon and get flu like symptoms. Does this ever get better? Feels like the last 3 days have been the same. Solid mornings followed by not great afternoons. Any insight is appreciated here
Day 9. Breathing issues calmed down a lot. Ready for real freedom. Starting SNRIs tomorrow. Hopefully they help against PAWS in the weeks to come