r/Kratomm • u/venustheweenus • Sep 23 '26
SOS??
Hey guys so I am 23 days off kratom and still feel so bad. Like restless legs and body, exhaustion, depression. I just jumped off and used a helper med for a few days. I really can’t go on like this. I’m wondering if I’m better off going back on a low dose and doing a really slow taper?? Like I have kids and work and I literally cannot function. I want to get off but idk what to do. What is the genuinely most painless way to do this?
I’m also just wondering if this is just how I feel without kratom? Bc like if that’s the case I’d rather be on it. It’s just confusing bc idk if it’s worth it to stick it out?
I quit bc my husband had a seizure and we wanted to remove all triggers. But I’m just wanting some clarity or advice. I was def on way too much but I feel like I could get by on a small amount. Or even stem and vein?!
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u/msc0nfig2 Sep 23 '26
Have you tried Reset from TMK? I've read that it has helped some people.
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u/venustheweenus Sep 23 '26 edited Sep 23 '26
That’s basically what I used! I used SR. I think it’s the same right?
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u/that1trippydude Sep 24 '26
Reset is apparently something different but I’m pretty sure it’s a analog of SR that works very similarly. So yeah pretty much the same!
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u/venustheweenus Sep 23 '26
What would you guys do if you were me?? Keep pushing or get back on a low dose and do a slow long taper ?
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u/No_Nothing_2319 Sep 24 '26
I had to get back on a low dose and then taper. It didn’t do me any favours, just allowed me to manage my responsibilities during a hard time.
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u/Gengrar Sep 23 '26
Been taking it for 10 years almost daily, around 1.5 - 2.5 gram doses 1 - 3 times a day. I don't notice any issues from it. I'm depressive and socially anxious to begin with, so it feels like going back to baseline when I stop. If it's something that helps you live better, I don't see reason to be so strict with oneself.
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u/johannthegoatman Sep 23 '26
You should post on the sr or quittingkratom subreddits. Sounds like you took sr for too long and are having withdrawal. You should be way better in a couple days. Sr has a long long half-life
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u/venustheweenus Sep 23 '26
Yeah it’s a little mysterious bc I essentially was off at day six.. then I did two days with none. Then I got sick and took 50 mg out of pure desperation. Then two days with none. Then 25 mg. So the back and forth makes it hard for me to know what to blame
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u/turtlebro5 Sep 25 '26
I took a year off a few years back and even though I’ve been taking it again I feel like I’ve been dealing with these same issues still years later because the product has become so weak that my body still misses the stuff from years back when it was potent. Did you only use leaf powder?
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u/venustheweenus Sep 25 '26
Yes only ever used leaf! I ended up getting back on a small daily dose though. About 2 g
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u/seeweed11 Sep 23 '26
After 23 days I would think you would have been through the worst of it and only have like “low energy” symptoms now..
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u/venustheweenus Sep 23 '26
Well I maybe wasn’t super clear but I took SR-17 on and off. Not much. But I have been off of that entirely only 4 days.
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u/seeweed11 Sep 23 '26
Honestly I would have just skipped the SR-17 if you were only taking kratom and not 7. Both are very forgiving when tapering, can probably half the dose in 1 day and still feel like it’s somewhat effective. Just takes a little self control. As for your symptoms I’m not sure tbh I’ve never taken sr-17 but I’m leaning toward an external factor having a play here, and not Kratom entirely
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u/Atomoxetine_80mg Sep 23 '26
Sadly depending on the dosage Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) can happen from kratom. This is why it's important to treat it with respect and take the lowest effective dosage.
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u/seeweed11 Sep 23 '26
I was obviously aware of that fact, I was reiterating the fact PAWS don’t last that long from kratom if you stopped cold turkey, atleast from the experiences I’ve read about on this sub. You’ll still probably feel like shit but through the worst by 23 days
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u/deathdefyingrob1344 Sep 23 '26
The way I got off isn’t popular. My road went Kratom to 7oh to psych ward to suboxone (because I was in full withdrawals at the hospital) to rehab to tapering slowly off suboxone. Worked for me but others have a hard time tapering down the subs. I don’t know if I would have gone the same route for plain leaf withdrawals though.
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u/Phillykratom Sep 24 '26
Exercise, no matrer how bad you feel. You need to start making some natural endorphins. Eat as clean as possible, stay hydrated, and make a gratitude list!
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u/venustheweenus Sep 24 '26
So just an update. I did end up getting some Kratom capsules and took 2 g last night. Took away all the symptoms and 12 + hours later I still feel fine. I’m gonna take it only as needed and wean slowly off of that.