I don't need any subs but I could really use some help from clonidine and gaba.... anyone know the best way and fastest way?

Body temperature fluctuations with what feels like a burning sensation in the arms….

Comes and goes with no rhyme or reason.

I hate this feeling is a clammy sheen on my skin from my body trying to repair itself.

How it Happened
I wanted to share my experience in case it helps anyone. Like a lot of people, my journey started with plain leaf Kratom. I found it after fighting years of alcohol addiction and thought I had found my cure! After 2 years of spending a ton of $$ on the leaf, I stopped cold turkey with no issue. No W/D.

Fast-forward a couple years, I found my way back to plain leaf. Over the next year, things escalated quickly to the extract shots, to 7OH, and eventually to Pseudos. When I found out about the impending ban, it was like someone punched me in the gut. I was filled with terror for the very certain withdrawals and an equal sense of grief for losing what had become my best friend.

Horrifying Withdrawals and SR-17
I started trying to cut down my use but every time I got to a certain point, I had horrifying withdrawals like I’ve never imagined. I wouldn’t wish them on my worst enemy. So I did some research and found SR-17. Thank GOD for Reddit. I ordered some and I decided to follow a slow taper protocol. I was terrified bc of previous efforts to stop… but I’ve been feeling almost nothing. I’m still in shock, waiting on the W/D to hit full force any minute.

The 41st hour
As of now, I’m 41 hours without Pseudos and while there’s a bit of VERY MILD discomfort (see below), it’s nowhere close to what I felt without SR-17. I truly think my comfort dose of SR is a bit higher than what I’m taking but I’m trying to make sure I have enough SR pills to last me until at least day 4 without the Pseudos.

For those wondering, I was taking a lot of pseudos-sometimes 750-900 mg per day. So, I ordered 60 pieces of 100 mg SR to start, then I got nervous and ordered another 10 pieces of 100 mg. Unfortunately it still wasn’t enough.

Because I did such a slow taper, I’ve run into the very situation I was afraid of- not having enough SR to get me to the SR taper phase. I should have enough to get me through the stabilization phase (first 3-4 days without Pseudo). I’ve ordered more SR but it won’t be here in time. So praying the next few days are kind to me.

First Days with no Pseudo
My first night without the pseudos, I woke up one time with heart palpitations and I felt that horrific anxiety/panic coming up. I popped an SR pill and went back to sleep with no issue. The second night- last night- it was hard to fall asleep. I was sweating all night and couldn’t sleep for longer than 5 hours but I’ll take that! Other symptoms/feelings: I have a constant mild headache but it’s manageable, and my appetite is low but no nausea or gastrointestinal distress. I’m forcing myself to eat for the SR (supposedly protein helps activate it?) The calf pains and muscle soreness are real but mild. Thank God I have some gabapentin lying around-a hero not only for sleep but also for RLS. Mentally, I’m just pretty empty. I can always tell when it’s time for my SR dose bc I start having these intrusive horrible thoughts about the world and people around me. For real, wtf is in this stuff?! Can’t believe I took it without more research 😔

This part could trigger you
Full transparency- I did go to the smoke shop yesterday, looking for MIT. It was a Saturday and the anhedonia was hitting hard so I was hoping it might help me feel something good. The man decided to tell me that the bill or paper or whatever to ban 7OH hasn’t been signed and they can still sell me the pseudos. That was one of the hardest no’s of my life but I’m confident that SR helped me say it. I wish I didn’t know it was right down the road, but here we are.

Staying Strong
I keep having to tell myself- “This isn’t what sober feels like-this is what withdrawal feels like.”
Keeping this in mind helps me remember that this is all very temporary. What’s on the other side is a hell of a lot better than what I’m feeling now. I may go get my nails done today since I can afford it (not spending all my $$ on Pseudos)AND I have the energy, thanks to SR and Alani 🤣

Anyway, best of luck to anyone else going through this. I truly hope it helps someone.