Although I've utilized Kava for something like 3 years now (2x daily for the past year), I still feel like I don't fully understand it. And I've asked a similar thing to this before.
Typically I make a strong-ish batch (been using at least 1/3rd a cup dry medium grind) and drink 2 or 3 strong shells at the start.
Then I chase those with smaller shells.
This came from earlier experiences where I felt like I have to "Hit it hard up front" for the effects.
I don't LIKE doing it this way - it's just that 9 times out of 10... it feels like whatever I get on the front end, that's what I get.
There have only been a few times where shells spaced out seemed to build on each other.
So here's my question: When you have your Kava session tonight, will you be taking it slow, with multiple shells spaced apart? (15 minutes or so?)
It would be fantastic if this worked better than going big on the front-end, because I really do like the whole process of preparing it, getting in the zone (I get happy-feeling at the possibility of experiencing Kava's mood lift at the end of the day) and stretching things out, instead of the make-a-strong-dark-batch-and-consume-most-of-it-within-30-minutes approach.
I guess I'm mainly looking for "YES! Try smaller shells, spaced-out!", because I have this mindset of "If I start small, that's all I'm gonna get."
The more I think about it, the more it SEEMS that a spaced-out approach is best. I've heard islanders say they only feel the effects by shell 5 or 6 so... maybe I should roll with that.
What I have on-hand:
KWK Samoan Ava, Loa Waka, Vula Waka, and Special Variety
BKH Nambawan, Temo, and Nangol Noble
GHK Mo'i and Mahakea
Squanch Fijian Waka
I've been on the fence about whether Kava is suitable for those of us battling depression, but oddly... although it only "works" for me some of the time, I still look forward to it, and that alone - having something to look forward to - can be effective.
But it would be great if I can finally figure out a consistent rhythm with Kava.
To anyone who can help, I offer you my very sincere appreciation.
Typically I make a strong-ish batch (been using at least 1/3rd a cup dry medium grind) and drink 2 or 3 strong shells at the start.
Then I chase those with smaller shells.
This came from earlier experiences where I felt like I have to "Hit it hard up front" for the effects.
I don't LIKE doing it this way - it's just that 9 times out of 10... it feels like whatever I get on the front end, that's what I get.
There have only been a few times where shells spaced out seemed to build on each other.
So here's my question: When you have your Kava session tonight, will you be taking it slow, with multiple shells spaced apart? (15 minutes or so?)
It would be fantastic if this worked better than going big on the front-end, because I really do like the whole process of preparing it, getting in the zone (I get happy-feeling at the possibility of experiencing Kava's mood lift at the end of the day) and stretching things out, instead of the make-a-strong-dark-batch-and-consume-most-of-it-within-30-minutes approach.
I guess I'm mainly looking for "YES! Try smaller shells, spaced-out!", because I have this mindset of "If I start small, that's all I'm gonna get."
The more I think about it, the more it SEEMS that a spaced-out approach is best. I've heard islanders say they only feel the effects by shell 5 or 6 so... maybe I should roll with that.
What I have on-hand:
KWK Samoan Ava, Loa Waka, Vula Waka, and Special Variety
BKH Nambawan, Temo, and Nangol Noble
GHK Mo'i and Mahakea
Squanch Fijian Waka
I've been on the fence about whether Kava is suitable for those of us battling depression, but oddly... although it only "works" for me some of the time, I still look forward to it, and that alone - having something to look forward to - can be effective.
But it would be great if I can finally figure out a consistent rhythm with Kava.
To anyone who can help, I offer you my very sincere appreciation.
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