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mellowhawk
8d ago

finally found you fine folks!

Hi everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself. I've been looking into iboga for about 8 months.  I will do a flood dose at some point , although feel I have much to learn before I do.  I have always struggled with addictions, never made a mess of my life but I'm awful tired of beating back the beast. in my 20s it was drinking I had to kick, did that and quit cigarettes for twelve years. found that to be OK, although I've always been a bit dysthymic, so eventually started with pain pills after an injury. (what a great mood lift ). of course after about 5 yrs of that. something had to change , so I self prescribed suboxone to get off the pills. I did that for 2 yrs (low dose), and of course that wasn't good for long term. quit subs, and after a month and a 1/2 of never ending withdrawals. found kratom,....just another beast to beat. really want to stop all this addictive sort of stuff and come to a place in my life where I can just be OK. I'm now on and off cigarettes, which is maddening to me. I was wondering if low dose root bark would be helpful in helping with kratom withdrawals and /or cigarettes, plus I really want to introduce myself to the plant and get a feel for it. ( or maybe it get a feel for me ). I've done a tremendous amount of spiritual work and therapy over the yrs. I'm in my 50s, I've always just quit things on my own. I really would appreciate any thoughts!
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noelani91· 8d ago

Hi mellowhawk - welcome! I can't speak to your queston about microdosing helping with kratom/cigarette withdrawal but if you intend flooding at some point in the future then I see nothing wrong with microdosing now. As you said, its a good way to introduce yourself to Iboga. You will get a feel for how you respond to the plant and it to you. People have very different levels of sensitivity to Iboga so this would be a good thing to find out before a flood. If in addition, you get some relief from the kratom & cigs then that's just icing on the cake!

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mellowhawk· 8d ago

thanks so much for your input. I've been getting ready by eating whole foods ,juicing, green goodness juice. I'm really hopeful.

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mellowhawk· 8d ago

I  have 20 grms of root bark. I'm thinking maybe 1 1/2 grms , next day 2, I'm not sure if this is better done maybe for three days and give it a rest for a week.  I could probably give my self a flood dose at 15grs or so. but I feel for some reason I should get to know it  I'm wondering if my questions will be answered as I go, as I use it. don't want to waste it in any way! I've cleaned my system up (except for nicorette gum, and kratom ) in preparation. I'm really excited to be able to even speak about this.

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noelani91· 8d ago

Hmmm - my sense is that is too much and too short a time period. Have you checked out the microdosing sub forum? https://ibogaine.club/community/category/microdosing Some people microdose for 30 days but at a lower dose than you are proposing. Some microdose for a week then take a break. I would suggest starting slow to see how it affects you but try it for a week. Report back and let us know how its going. After a week, you may want to stop or feel like continuing for another week.

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mellowhawk· 8d ago

thanks so much .I'll check that out!

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roxine· 8d ago

Hi mellowhawk! Welcome!!  I think microdosing helps wonders with nicotine addiction almost better than a flood itself.  Suboxone is a bitch to come off as you probably know and will read about here. I just wanted to say hello. roxine

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mellowhawk· 8d ago

howdy lababa ! got the sub thing licked. 8 months now. onward and upward.

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roxine· 8d ago

WOW!  Congrats kbud, I just scanned through you post as I have been so busy lately... trying to get on here as much as I can but today was my 28th day straight working hard labor.. I missed that part, sorry.  Very Happy for You! roxine

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