Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) has become very popular in the last years thanks to its multiple properties. Millions of people around the world are using kratom to fight conditions and ailments such as chronic or acute pain, anxiety, depression or fatigue. Furthermore, kratom is also an excellent ally to overcome an addiction, as it also helps cope with the symptoms of opiate withdrawal. In fact, kratom has become a life-saver for thousands of users. In today’s post, we’ll know one of those real kratom stories: the story of Brian, who tells us how kratom has saved his life.
Real Kratom Stories: Brian (Georgia)
Brian from Atlanta (GA) shares his real kratom story with us. Thanks to kratom, Brian has managed to recover his life back. This is what Brian has told us:
I originally started because of opioid use. I was in the Army and let’s just say I had a fu**ed up deployment. Long story short me Wife (ex) tried to commit suicide while pregnant 5 days before I left and lost the baby. Also with a year-long deployment on top of that and all the shit that happened then left me pretty fu**ed. Had a herniated disc in my back and a messed up fracture along with PTSD was a good concoction to start opioids.
I started using OxyContin to help with my back but started using more frequently because of mental issues and got addicted to the point I would shoot it up, it got pretty messy. That went on for about a year until I found Kratom. I got out of the military and started to fix my mental health first but the body pains were still there. Once I started Kratom I never once took an opioid since, and that was about late 2015. It’s not a magic fix all but it damn sure was an amazing alternative for aches and pains. That stuff saved my life. I still take it daily after work to help ease the aches from the day. Never have and never will go back to prescription painkillers.
Brian Kratom Experience
Furthermore, Brian has also agreed to answer some questions about his kratom experience.
How did you discover kratom?
I discovered Kratom from a friend who used it
What do you take kratom for?
I take Kratom mainly for body aches linked to my military service, but it also helps to keep me calm and relaxed
What’s your kratom routine?
Right now, I’ll limit myself to once a day after work and usually 2x per day on the weekends. I’ve found that almond milk is good at negating the bad taste, but have recently started using orange juice
What are your preferred kratom types/strains?
I haven’t ventured into the large world of Kratom and the different types used to ingest it, I’ve strictly used powder/drink combination. I’ve wanted to start taking capsule form. My favorite strains are the Reds. I’ve taken Borneo for a few years, but I just purchased red Bali and I feel like I use less powder for the same effect.
Did you try other treatments before kratom?
As I stated in my story I previously was prescribed OxyContin for pain management. I was also given tramadol. I honestly self-medicated and used whatever drugs I could get to help my pains (mental and physical).
How has kratom improved your condition?
Obviously, it’s not a true cure (neither are painkillers) but it has significantly increased my daily life. I’ve been able to relax and control my pain without the negative side effects of prescribed medications. It helped me to kick an opioid addiction which would have ended up seriously damaging my body or worst-case scenario led to death. For me there are no real negative side effects to taking Kratom that I’ve found so far. I’ve been taking it daily for around 3 years and I have not become addicted to it.
Is there anything else you want to add?
It is truly devastating that the government is attempting to schedule Kratom within the DEA. The DEA attempting to take Kratom away shows how ignorant they are to the men and women who use it for its benefits. How are they not sleeping in the same bed as Big Pharma? Finally, something comes along that has such a positive effect on people and all they want to do is regulate and control it. If the government wants what’s best for its citizens, they should seriously consider letting us use this plant in the free market and available for the hundreds of thousands if not millions of people who could extract its benefits. I could go on for pages writing about Kratom, but I’ll sum it up in 4 words… it saves my life.
Share Your Kratom Story
Indeed, kratom is improving the quality of life of millions of users. However, there is much controversy about kratom’s safety and effectiveness. Knowing real kratom stories like Brian’s is a way to make people become aware of kratom and its properties. But it can also help fight the bad publicity that is currently attacking kratom.
We’re looking forward to hearing more real kratom stories. If you want to share your story with us, leave a comment below or send us an e-mail to [email protected].
Awesome, Brian! Kratom also helped me end a 20year battle with alcoholism and drug addiction. I started using it for pain and the depression that comes with it. After years of military, commercial fishing, warehouse work and construction my body had taken a beating. Kratom found me right when I needed it the most, I was close to giving up. Since I started using kratom, I have regained my love for life, my wife now has back the husband that she married and deserves, I now own two successful businesses and am have lost all desire for alcohol and any other substances. I haven’t been this happy, healthy or sober since I was a teen.
The fda is giving us no other choice but to believe that their smear campaign against kratom is only to protect their profits. We have science/truth on our side.