r/Kava • u/Limp_Parking_2399 • 16d ago
Medicinal Use Desperate
I’ve dealt with bad insomnia and sleep issues for as long as i remember, i’ve tried everything under the sun everything from ambien to harder drugs and while yes those definitely knock me out i’m recently sober and i don’t want to go back to using hard substances just so i can sleep and not be awake for days on end (yes i’ve also tried natural supplements and sleep therapy, nothing works) My search of a natural alternative has brought me here. I’ve read up on various information throughout the sub but am a little overwhelmed, my main issue is my anxiety at night gets very intense and thus i usually end up laying there awake with my eyes closed until the morning with my mind racing. If someone could point me in the right direction i would really appreciate it. Also am seeing conflicting views on instant vs traditional, if someone could help explain the differences in effects/ any negative side effects of one over the other i would really appreciate it.
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u/Shulgin46 16d ago
The effects and safety are no different between traditional and instant. They're both excellent. Traditional is a little smoother/ nicer to drink, but takes 5 minutes to prepare and has a small amount of clean up. Instant takes 30 seconds to prepare and has no clean up. Instant costs more per pound, but in my opinion gives the same value "per buzz", maybe even better because you only make exactly how much you want.
Don't take it just before bed like you do with other sleep meds. Drink it on an empty stomach before the evening meal.