Hello!
My name is Jules, and I hail from Sacramento California. I cannot tell you how helpful the preparation Youtube was, Mr. Mckrunkface. I hastily jotted down all the stuff you were talking about, and proceeded to order some.
I am recovering from a trauma, and I have a lot of medications I have to take. What I am grateful for, is the Kava's ability to keep me mellow while the other meds are making me speedy as hell. I know the new medication reaction will decrease, and the Kava is helping 100% with that. I too have been prescribed Xanax, for when I flip out during a "trigger". I was taking too much, I wanted something to help me deal with the titration down from the Xanax ( yes I am doing it safely, this is not the first time I have weaned off)
Respect the Kava. I certainly do, and am extremely grateful to find this forum.
I don't drink alcohol, so that is quite the advantage, I would say, for me personally. I must say though, I don't think I could sip it and put it down and drink some more. I have to slam this shit, as I personally find the taste repulsive. I put it in a cup after making it, and use a large straw. I can drink easier using the straw, and plugging my nose. I have thrown my liquid protein shake in it, so I get some protein going on. I find that I have no appetite. Not sure if it's from the medication, which makes me feel sketchy at best. The Kava washes over me like a gentle wave. Thank God.
I am waiting for the shaker balls to show up, as I ended up one night using one of my socks. Yes, you may mock me for that, but I got the results eventually. I am stashing the used Kava in the freezer, as recommended. I have to say the feeling is very different from anything else I have tried ( old hippie, I think I have tried it all ) My boyfriend came home last night from a music gig (drummer, I know, yes, a drummer) and I was in a great mood. Helping him bring some stuff in, and I turned around and actually walked into a wall. Yes, you may mock me for that. I thought it was hilarious. "No, I don't feel much at all....smack" No way I would ever use this and drive.
I hope to meet some of you folks on here. I tend to be chatty. Except right now I feel Kava, and it is hindering my ability to type, and spell the words correctly. So, I would say I have reached my objective: Wean off the Benzos, and deal with the nasty side effects of Wellbutrin.
So.... thanks for sharing the Youtube. I would say it changed my life. And it has done a great job so far!
Warmly,
Jules