Personal Kratom Experience

Quite some time ago, I discovered Kratom — a leaf that comes from a tree native to southeast Asia. It has a number of medicinal properties, and those properties have provided immediate me with relief and benefits that far exceeded my expectations. Kratom provides the following benefits to me, in order of importance:

1. Energy, but not an excessive amount. I’d describe it as enough energy to keep me awake and focused during the day. It’s more effective than caffeine, without the “jitters,” and it does not irritate my stomach the way caffeine does. The level of energy allows me to be functional and engaged, but does not over-stimulate me.
2. A sense of well-being. Some will describe the feeling as euphoric, but I categorize the feeling as more relaxing, but not to the point of being sedating. I feel tranquil and at peace.
3. Decreased interest in, and consumption of, alcoholic beverages.
4. Improved digestion.
5. Less (but not complete absence of) nasal and sinus congestion.

There are some life-changers in that list, and that is not a hyperbolic statement. I become emotional when I consider the father and husband I that now have the potential to be. I can’t claim that Kratom “cures” me, but it does lay a foundation for me to help improve myself — both personally and professionally. I am excited and optimistic.

Some legislators want to classify Kratom as a controlled substance. Because of unscrupulous vendors who choose to package Kratom in a way that appeals to people searching for a legal “high,” lawmakers have begun to pay attention to Kratom. Sadly, those who wish to ban Kratom have only a limited view of it. While we don’t know everything about Kratom at this time, it is important to educate the public about what we do know.

Kratom has helped to me to make positive changes in my life. I feel like I’ve become a much more active father and husband. While it’s not a necessity, it certainly has helped me approach life differently. I am grateful to have Kratom as a resource, and hope that it will continue to be a resource for me and for others. Let’s not screw this one up, America.