An interesting observation on chemotypes
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So I'm feeling the effects but not as much as a full shell which is pretty obvious. I'm around the 15 min point and got that nice little rush of euphoria that PP gives around that time. It's more subtle than usual as you would expect but still noticeable which is pleasant. So maybe repeated shells will just keep the pleasant effects going for longer but at a more subtle level, nice and relaxed, no blast.
The other thing I have thought of is to drink a full shell, nice and strong to start with and then drink half shells as a "maintenance dose". For tonight I'm going to stick to the plan, waiting a little while for the next one.
The other thing I have thought of is to drink a full shell, nice and strong to start with and then drink half shells as a "maintenance dose". For tonight I'm going to stick to the plan, waiting a little while for the next one.
Yep, not liking this too much, I feel ok but I prefer more of a "hit" from my sessions and also it does seem to be harder and harder work to get the stuff down. I've got about another half a cup to go and that's going to be hard to drink even though I am not really nauseous at all. I'm sure that for me at least the way to go is to chug a large shell of strong stuff and ride out the storm. Any more than 2 shells and you keep hitting your stomach with peppery water, no wonder it causes problems. I think with the kavas that cause me nausea I CAN drink them but I've got to be more careful with the amount. I will stick to the plan for tomorrow and mix the 3 tablespoons in 1.5 cups of water and update with the result. On the bright side I'm happy that 4 tablespoons of PP have not given me any nausea at all, maybe slightly upset stomach but that's definitely to do with too many small shells rather than just getting it in.
I think tonight I'm going to try and space larger shells out by an hour instead of 20 minutes. It'll let my stomach digest what it's got and won't stuff my stomach full of water.
So I'll do 8oz every hour tonight and I'll see what happens.
So I'll do 8oz every hour tonight and I'll see what happens.
How did it go? I'm seriously thinking that for me I'm better to get a large amount into my system in as few shells as possible meaning mix it as strong as I can handle it and have no more than 2 shells because it's the repeated input of pepper water that causes me fullness and stomach discomfort. Absolutely no actual nausea though even with 4 tablespoons of PP which is a lot for me.
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I suppose a lot depends on what you want kava to do for you. If I wanted anti anxiety all day I could probably handle a low dose before every meal and before bed to maintain a nice calm. Coming from drinking alcohol regularly my current mindset is to seek a blast, a good hit of euphoria, noticeable relaxation. The way my life has been for years is to put up with the stress during the day and then seek relaxation in the evening and that's what I am using kava for, a strong relaxing effect in the evening that lasts through til at least the next morning. As my job is fairly active I wouldn't want to chance even slight lethargy during the day so I'll have to stick to this routine for now but it's all interesting to think about.
Ok, day two, had my first shell 5 mins ago. 3 tablespoons of PP with 1.5 cups water, just chugged half of it, going to wait half an hour and have the other half. Already feeling quite nice. PP usually gives you a hit after about 15 mins, nice euphoria and relaxation. I can tell by the mild face numbing that I've mixed it about right for me. I'll see how it goes tonight and then maybe up the dosage a little as I don't get any nausea on this kava at all (so far) so this could be a good one to push the envelope with. I definitely think getting it in quick and then ride it out is the best way for me. @Kavasseur style! 
I didn't actually get the chance to get kavafied last night. If I can get home early enough, I'll try tonightHow did it go? I'm seriously thinking that for me I'm better to get a large amount into my system in as few shells as possible meaning mix it as strong as I can handle it and have no more than 2 shells because it's the repeated input of pepper water that causes me fullness and stomach discomfort. Absolutely no actual nausea though even with 4 tablespoons of PP which is a lot for me.
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