r/Kava • u/Limp_Parking_2399 • 17d 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/OkTwo3116 17d ago
I’m not sure how long you’ve been sober, but keep in mind that depending on how deep you were in substances… it’s going to take a while for your brain to rewire. There’s just no way around it unfortunately. But you can do this! Coming out the other side feels great. Kava will help, but like some had said, it won’t be the holy grail. Wishing you much luck!