Day 50 No Kratom! Physical Changes! Release Yourself!

It's been 51 days since quitting kratom, and Life is great! There are good days, and there are not so good days. We accept it and keep pushing!

[@BobbyDirt]

Would be cool to see your wife on here once and hear her point of view as to how much you’ve changed. Start taking pics of your physic too, document your growth! You’re an inspiration, brother.

[@StrongKeithJ]

That's a good idea. She's pretty shy, but I'll try to talk her into it. Lol. I took a couple pictures. I'll definitely focus more on my physique pictures. Documenting everything is motivation for me as well! Thank you so much brother 🤜🤛

[@Weareeverywhere14]

Tomorrow makes 1 week for me cold turkey. I find myself looking forward to your videos to keep me on track brother. They've been a massive help because our situations are similar and timelines are close. Keep doing these if you can. Youre helping people bro

[@StrongKeithJ]

I'm glad they're helping! I wanted to give the truth, and not just make videos looking like I'm so strong. It's a struggle, and I wanted to document it. 🤜🤛

[@davidentrekin-ky5zb]

Proud to see you doing good. Day 40 for me. You have definitely helped me in my process of quitting. Kratom hurt my life but I am rebounding!

[@StrongKeithJ]

That's all we can do brother! Congratulations! You're killing it! Glad I could help.

[@SuperThesavage]

how much were you on a day

[@RobLovesHotMoms]

Day 5 bro!!! I feel Amazing!! I aint ever going back. My face looks normal again!! 🕉 🙏 thank you so much. I been listening to all your videos up to here so far, and iys like youre walking through it with me. I never vibed with anyone elsws videos cuz theyre just not keeping it 100. 💯 The Root cause of why we using it. I have a massive sense of CLARITY. That fog was so horrible. I love you bro idk kf j could have made it this far without your videos, Keith. I appreciate you.

[@StrongKeithJ]

Day 6 now brother! I bet you’re emerging everyday with more clarity and feeling better. It’s great when you start feeling stronger physically! I try to keep it 💯 always. How can I get better if I’m not 100% honest with myself. Love you too brother 🤜🤛. I’m glad the videos have helped! We are for sure in this together.

[@aaronhobart7826]

im 5 days in and I feel terrible, kinda like i have the flu. Doing my best to fight the cravings and not go buy a 30g bag of powder. Thank you for the encouraging videos.

[@StrongKeithJ]

We don't need that crap! It's the reason we feel terrible! Let's clear it out, nothing we can't handle. It served is purpose, it's time to care for our health. You got this! 🤜🤛

[@michaeljones6471]

You my hero bruh! I did a taper and took my last capsule today. I appreciate you!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@StrongKeithJ]

My guy! I appreciate that 🙏 You won't regret it. I'm sure you have a small rough patch ahead. Nothing you can't manage. 🤜🤛

[@user-cp3kp5fs2k]

How did it go are u good now,?

[@TheMrNiceGuy223]

Congrats , day 5 feeling like a million bucks, I can't wait for day 50

[@StrongKeithJ]

Awesome brother!

[@johnvannicelli1380]

Holy shit man!! Seen on your shirt colorado springs!! I'm just up the mountain from ya in woodland park ;) Stay strong brother, your a light to those of us that need it! Props

[@StrongKeithJ]

Thank you brother I head that way every now and then. 🙏 I appreciate you and everybody else watching.

[@ChillingWithMel22]

Congratulations on hitting day 50. Keep going you got this.

[@StrongKeithJ]

Thank you Melanie!! 🙏

[@tdunn779]

We lived the same exact life my man, congrats on staying quit, I’m on day 20 and not looking back, finally committed 100% to the quit this time. Used heavy for 9 years, quit once for a year then restarted for a dumb reason. Now done again and this time I won’t go back no matter what, it’s a horrible crutch on your life. Having to hide it was so difficult and was SO tired of always having to have kratom within reach

[@StrongKeithJ]

Amen bro you said it all! You feel so free! Your body needs time to get back to normal. You’re killing it though!

[@OoSwIItchyOo]

Good friggin job mate. Proud of you.

[@StrongKeithJ]

Thank you very much brother! Where are you from??

[@OoSwIItchyOo]

@@StrongKeithJ Alabama!

[@StrongKeithJ]

Right on! I thought either Europe or Australia. Because of the mate. Appreciate you brotha!

[@nomadicneanderthal1377]

This channel give me so much hope...my taper ends this weekend...gotta get on the other side of the withdrawals and fear

[@StrongKeithJ]

You will be on the other side before you know it brother. I'm glad I've helped out somebody. 🤜🤛 Let me know how it goes!

[@nomadicneanderthal1377]

I will let ya know. I tried cold turkey back in mid July and that was a horrible experience. So have tapered off the last couple of months after the initial OMG moment (had no idea there would be withdrawals at that time) and am now to a point I feel I can do this...hope the withdrawal isn't as bad as it was before. Thanks Keith, I think you're helping more people than even realized.

[@StrongKeithJ]

@nomadicneanderthal1377 Year if you're not ready, the withdrawals hit you by surprise. I tried cold turkey once and got 2 days in. Couldn't take it anymore. Thinking back, that was a much easier withdrawal than the one I just went through. You'll do great!

[@outtosea25]

Day 8 without kratom. Got some sleep last night. Got up at 5 and made crepes, apples and cream. I still get hot flahes and discomfort, but popping back. Peace

[@StrongKeithJ]

That’s awesome!!!! 👏 Killing it!! 🤜🤛

[@iorilamia]

Good shit brother! It’s been a few months for me…. Kratom was great but I needed to take control of my life and not depend on it every damn morning. Keep up the good work

[@StrongKeithJ]

Than you brother. I agree man, I depended on it all damn day, feels good to not have to anymore. That's awesome you quit! 🤜🤛

[@ch18362]

Proud of u man!

[@StrongKeithJ]

Thank you brother! 🤜🤛

[@truthorpropaganda9001]

I do tire flips in my yard for exercise. One thing that has also changed for me is getting up off my rear and not being as lazy AND not being as slovenly in my appearance. When I was using I just didn't care as much about my appearance..that goes for the opiates as well. Also happy to hear you mention God little brother. You definitely help people with these vids bro.

[@StrongKeithJ]

Yeah staying physically active is the way, and remembering the man upstairs. 🤜🤛

[@dibbdee]

Thanks for the update. I’m on day 6 and I finally got some sleep last night. It was a terrible week, no sleep. I’m hoping I’ll sleep better tonight. I can’t wait to be at this mark you are at. Congrats. I started taking it in April and I was using a lot through the day. Now I’m trying to quit smoking. That’s gonna be rough but with taking Kratom i was smoking a lot more than usual. So now it’s time for that. If I can quit Kratom I can quit cigs. Again thank you for your videos they help me a lot. Keep pushing man 🤘🏾 it’s time to really LIVE.

[@StrongKeithJ]

Thank you very much! Yes, you got this! The temporary discomfort is so worth it! 6 days is something to celebrate! If you can do the first 6 days. The next 6 months will be a breeze! 🤜🤛

[@jhonpaura8416]

Did you get anxiety when you started to cut doses

[@RobLovesHotMoms]

Oh bro! I quit smoking cigarettes like 3 months ago now! I vape and smoke bud but I don't stink like cjgs anymore. I can breath! You can do it to just decide the shit is disgusting. It smells horrible ion even want to hang out around people smoking

[@Weareeverywhere14]

I wanted to add that I asked God to be broken down and put into the fire to burn off the impurities and cast back into a better man/person. This wd pain is only temporary but THE BEAUTY IS IN THE STRUGGLE

[@StrongKeithJ]

Out sounds to me like you asked for the perfect thing! That's beautiful. We don't get exactly what we want always, but we do get chances to get to where we want to be.

[@Weareeverywhere14]

@KratomKeith I noticed K started not only making me isolate from the people around me, but also God. It was a very dark place but the light is coming back. I aint ever looking back and going back into that hole. Truly blessed to have these videos help me through.

[@StrongKeithJ]

@Weareeverywhere14 I know what you mean. I refound my faith with God in January of 2022. I grew close with him, but my guilt was building and building and the pressure of juggling my addiction, family life, and still trying to maintain my faith. I couldn't agree more. Never looking back!

[@liltunturi1251]

Hey Keith, randomly found you. I have been battling kratom addiction for almost 3 years, and every month I tell myself I will do it next month.. first day of the month detox starts, I always get scared and postpone it. Postpone my chance of dealing with my chronic misery that is... So I have had some abdominal pain and constipation for 3 weeks, really there are many signs that I should just go for it. I tried around 12 times to quit, longest I could go without it was 16 days... but you always learn something new, something useful for your next detox. The cravings in the 2nd/3rd week are always driving me insane, it is a whole day of contemplating getting some more so I can feel like myself and enjoy the day. That was always hard. But nevertheless I am so done, I dont want to feel like a zombie anymore. I planned a rapid taper and starting october 10th, I will start my detox at home. And I pray and wish for successful quit, so that I can come back to this comment on my 50th day of my sobriety and feel good to be alive. But like you said: one day at a time, one week at a time, then one month at a time. I dont think there is ever a feeling of "being ready", you just have to do it and keep at it. So once I do, I will follow your videos day by day to give myself the affirmation for my journey, to remind myself to be kind to myself and have the patience for my progress. Thank you for making this content

[@StrongKeithJ]

Never ending misery for sure. You want to stop so bad, but yet you enjoy taking kratom. But yet it makes you feel nasty. But you need it or you'll go into withdrawals. And all you need is a little kratom, and the withdrawals stop. Yup! I can relate brother. You are never ready! But yet, you'll never be more ready. I told my wife I want going to buy anymore kratom. And I would taper with what I had left. Well, I was getting low on kratom and I woke up one morning with motivation to quit. Not sure where it came from, I'm thinking God, but I threw away my lunch bag, my kratom, and my shaker bottle. And I made my first video. I didn't know the night before would be my last dose, but it was. You have to take the leap, there is never a better time than now.

[@StrongKeithJ]

Thank you for watching my videos. I'm glad they help.

[@SuperThesavage]

how much were you on a day

[@doctormango9209]

@liltunturi1251 How did your first day go? I quit on 10/10 and am over 24hrs clean. Not too bad so far. I'm on the megadose liposomal vit C protocol. We'll see how tonights sleep goes

[@jessicastephens3931]

I found you trying to figure out the best way to stop. I have watched several of your videos, this one is probably my favorite! You have a lot of wise and encouraging advice and I appreciate that so much!

[@StrongKeithJ]

Thank you very much. You'll do great! Keep me posted.

[@jessicastephens3931]

@@StrongKeithJ You're very welcome! I will do that!

[@StrongKeithJ]

How is it going??

[@jessicastephens3931]

Hi, sorry I'm just now seeing this. I have recently found a guy's video that suggested each week lower the dose gradually. So, I have been taking 2 tsp. Several times a day. Probably close to every 4 hours and I have lowered that to 1.5 tsp. I'm trying my best to go longer than 4 hours but I can tell I feel terrible. But, each week I'll lower it a little more. If I didn't have children it wouldn't take as long but I have to do this slow. I hope I can kick this thing! Thank you for asking! It helps to know there are those that care and are supportive!

[@StrongKeithJ]

@@jessicastephens3931 I wish you the best! God bless! I'm glad you're getting a hold on it. You'll kick it in no time. Your kids can be the motivation!

[@user-cp3kp5fs2k]

Cannabis helps mildy for paws but also slows them

[@evolgenius1150]

Trying to get off this green sludge.

[@StrongKeithJ]

I hear that! I tried a few times unsuccessfully before I quit. Do you have a plan yet?

[@tomcekeu]

proud to you. I CANT DO THAT

[@StrongKeithJ]

I failed at quitting multiple times over 6 years. I told myself that I needed to be checked in somewhere to detox. No shame in that at all. I thought maybe I’ll use for the rest of my life. The longer I thought about using the rest of my life, the more I got disgusted with using. I told myself over and over again that the day I quit, I’m never going back! End of story! What really broke the camels back is when my wife busted me using while on vacation. She knew I used it, but not to that extent at all! So I came clean to her, and everyone around me. That solidified my decision to quit. It was very emotional. The first week quitting was the hardest week of my life. The nights were almost unbearable at times. But I knew what got me into this position. And I knew I would rather suffer for a little while than to continue this way!

[@StrongKeithJ]

I failed at quitting multiple times over 6 years. I told myself that I needed to be checked in somewhere to detox. No shame in that at all. I thought maybe I’ll use for the rest of my life. The longer I thought about using the rest of my life, the more I got disgusted with using. I told myself over and over again that the day I quit, I’m never going back! End of story! What really broke the camels back is when my wife busted me using while on vacation. She knew I used it, but not to that extent at all! So I came clean to her, and everyone around me. That solidified my decision to quit. It was very emotional. The first week quitting was the hardest week of my life. The nights were almost unbearable at times. But I knew what got me into this position. And I knew I would rather suffer for a little while than to continue this way!

[@StrongKeithJ]

You can do it! Even if it’s tapering, or checking yourself in, you can do it! Tell yourself that, convince yourself, then make a plan. You want to quit! You will quit! 🤜🤛

[@mikeys7536]

You kinda remind me of Everlast man. I’m glad you’re staying off the Kra Kra. I’m trying but the lack of energy is killing me - especially at work.

[@StrongKeithJ]

Thanks bro. Everlast huh? lol. Lack of energy will last a while, and will slowly get better. Then one day, bam! You have your energy. Stay the course brother.

[@khaoticgrumpy]

Try the 7OHMZ (blue package w/ 3 tablets) or edp50(shot) extract

[@StrongKeithJ]

I won’t be doing kratom again ever. But I would have jumped all over it a year ago.

[@michaelcitrone]

Great that you recognize your triggers! Keep up the great posts champ!

[@StrongKeithJ]

Thank you brother 🤜🤛

[@stopspyingonme9210]

Kratom is the only drug you can take all day and get away with it. I don’t think I could even do that with weed. I know theoretically that every day can’t be a good day but I think to myself “don’t i deserve to feel good all the time?” And the train keeps rolling.

[@StrongKeithJ]

Heck yeah, I thought the same thing. If you truly feel good all the time on kratom, go for it! If there are zero negative effects, who could tell you to stop? But after years of heavy daily use, I know what feeling good all day is about. And the truth is, there's no such thing as feeling good all the time. That's what I wanted, was to feel good all the time. And everything around me was slowly starting to suffer, including my health. I can only look at this from my standpoint. But to anyone that uses daily, heavily, multiple times a day. I challenge them to look at their life and ask if they are where they truly would like to be. Is kratom helping me get there? I could not answer yes to either question, so I had to quit. The days that I do feel sad, or bad, or not at 100%, it brings a huge amount of pride and strength and faith to me knowing that I got through it without a crutch anymore. Then the next day that goes great, is 10X better than any kratom day I've had.

[@stopspyingonme9210]

I'm nowhere near where I want to be. I just can't imagine that quitting would get me closer if that makes any sense. It's just so subtle and not very expensive. I think I need to give quitting a try though.

[@StrongKeithJ]

@stopspyingonme9210 That definitely makes sense bro. And only you know your situation. If you don't find it to be a problem at all, maybe it's not. It became a big problem for me. I've seen heavy drug users and alcoholics in my life, and I developed many of their tendencies. I just didn't want to have to take anything. I had to take it or I would get withdrawals. Pain and simple. And when I finally quit, the withdrawals were rough! So I am way better without it.

[@danielnekrash6771]

The worst withdrawal feeling for me is extreme muscle aches i get

[@StrongKeithJ]

Yeah I didn't get these too bad. But it feels like this stuff gets into your cells! Into your nervous system. It sucks!

[@user-cp3kp5fs2k]

I actuality think kratom promotes fat loss and helps build muscles in moderate amounts

[@StrongKeithJ]

There is science that kratom inhibits muscle growth. That is for bossy builders though. I think it’s a good pre workout tbh. Had me pumped up years ago. I’m way stronger now though bro. It’s not even close.

[@sheldonwhitley4501]

Not gonna lie I’m scared but I have to quit. Withdrawal hurts so bad

[@StrongKeithJ]

Withdrawal sucks!!!! Worst thing in the world to me. But I’m so glad they’re over and I’m on the other side. We have to do through the pain. Embrace the suck and power through. It takes strength!

[@nickshv8727]

I'm on my day 5 and I fkng scared of these cravings) I held maximum 15 days, they beat me all the time

[@StrongKeithJ]

Kratom doesn't have a good on you, it just seems like it does. You're on control bro. Be strong!

[@nickshv8727]

@@StrongKeithJ Man, I just relapsed. I don't have anyone around to support my decision to stay quit. My gf is sick of my attempts to quit. I think I have to leave Indonesia for good, this sh*t is so cheap here, only $6 for 1kg

[@nickshv8727]

I bloody reddit "Quitting kratom" channel is lagging - my posts are not being send some reason. I'll go to some island tomorrow for couple of days for MJ, it helps with widthdrawal, but cravings will came back if I stop to use MJ. I got to used to take K when I work, I'm programmer and last 3 years I was under it when I work constantly. I have to teach myself to work without K

[@nickshv8727]

I was wrong about the price, it's even cheaper - $3.8 for 1kg of "super white" sh*t. Another $2 is for delivery from Jakarta to Bali

[@StrongKeithJ]

@nickshv8727 That's a trip. I bought a kilo one time from Indonesia for $50. I thought it was a steal, and it was potent! They searched it thoroughly at the post office lol. Don't beat yourself up man. But if you care about this woman and yourself, you will be the strong man you need to be for yourself most importantly, then you can be the strong man head of the house for her.

[@doabackflip8506]

A year?.. thats what these rehabs spread on the internet to keep you in there hold to get your money and time. If you're back to normal after 2 months then thats what it is.

[@RealEyesRealizeRealLies374]

My quit day is 1 week from today.

[@StrongKeithJ]

You will do great! It's nothing you can't handle. 🤜🤛 Pray!

[@danielwheeler9290]

Bro I honestly didnt want to watch your videos cus I was thinking how can thus guy help . in the bak of my head I new I need to quit kratom so much more than anything now and ine been trying for ao long but I broke 6 ribs and my shoulder blade 3 weeks ago so ive been using a lot more kratom plus a few so im more ready to quit now than.ive ever have . thinking of tapering mabeye from 40 to 50 grams to just mabeye 10 to 15 for two or three days and try to just take it out completely within like 4 days..or should i just do cold turkey?? And suggestions??

[@StrongKeithJ]

For me personally, I knew I had to go cold turkey. I've tried to taper, and I started using heavily again once I was down to a smaller dose. Plus, going through the pain and discomfort of withdrawal was a necessary part of my process. Tapering however is a struggle in itself, you need to be very disciplined. The physical withdrawals are almost unnoticeable is you taper correctly. But when you actually get competed off, you might go through some withdrawals, in not sure. You just have to accept any discomfort you will go through, and know that you're going to go through it successfully, and you'll be a better person on the other side.

[@danielwheeler9290]

🙏thank you my brother !! Also about the telling everyone around you thing I have this thought like I kind of just want to do it and then tell everybody after I've done it, but then also telling and afraid that I'll fail if I Don t quit and then look like even more of a punk than if I didn't say I was going to quit. but I did tell my girlfriend now just today so I really don't want to disappoint her like I really really have to I'm so ready man I wish I can do it and I wasn't being so weak

[@StrongKeithJ]

@danielwheeler9290 I think that's why telling everybody is so important. It solidifies your decision to quit. It gives you more motivation. That's how it was for me. I just really know for such a long time that when I quit for real, I never go back. I'm only going to make myself and my family proud.

[@danielwheeler9290]

Nice I appreciate your engagement !bro so i made the jump i decided im not going to use it well see how it goes!!

[@StrongKeithJ]

@@danielwheeler9290 It's a new struggle to deal with, that you know for a fact will get better with time. 🤜🤛

[@user-cp3kp5fs2k]

Keith u work full time got kids u shouldnt work out every day my man u should be active most days work out hard when your healed i wd in prison went from 155 to 210 in 30 days no joke and zero wds after first week lifting eating sleeping and being offfff alll substances works wonders i see guys say month wds they must be so unfit

[@StrongKeithJ]

We all go to the gym together brotha. YMCA. Workout and swimming.

[@Farfetched.]

Your body felt stronger after quitting because kratom is estrogenic and lowers testosterone.

[@StrongKeithJ]

That makes perfect sense. You feel like a weenie when taking kratom long term.

[@educationcentral_]

What was your daily dose and your individual dose

[@StrongKeithJ]

I never officially measured. But I would take between 15-20 grams per dose, 4 times a day. And towards the end I was throwing in an extract shot with the mix.

[@educationcentral_]

@@StrongKeithJ damn

[@educationcentral_]

@@StrongKeithJ is your liver ok

[@StrongKeithJ]

@@educationcentral_ I sure hope so.

[@MrDapook]

@@StrongKeithJ I’m always shocked when I hear ppl say they take this much. What was your dose when you started? I’m wondering if the stuff you were getting was just less potent? I’m on day 12 now but the most I would take was 4g per dose and that felt like a lot