Kava for sleep and anxiety

[Damer]

Hi all,

As some of you know, I suffer from a lot from anxiety, which is present at bed time. It ruins my sleep. I will NOT take benzos or drink alcohol to sleep everyday.
I've been drinking Mahakea and Nene. At first it was pretty good, it actually helped me sleep. But now, almost 2 weeks in, I get very anxious and feel heartbeat even though I feel the kava-buzz. Maybe it's because I'm a little stressed, but I think I need something "stronger".

I would like to drink a kava that'll knock me out at bed time. I know that kava is not a hard "drug", but I've read here that it can make you pretty sedated and can knock you out for sleep.

Any suggestions - other than Nene and Mahakea please?

Best,

Damer

 

[Kimmer]

I would suggest Papa Kea.

 

[Deleted User01]

Sometimes when Kava doesn't "knock me out" at bed time, I will stop for a a day for two and let everything reset. On those days, I recommend exercise to help you sleep. There are a few other tips that you may already know. Don't watch Television , play with the computer, or eat 30 minutes before bedtime. Read a book or magazine or listen to music for 30 minutes before bedtime . After exercise, give it at least 30 minutes before you try to sleep.

 

[KeepOnKrunkin']

Most anxiety stems from depression. Kava, nor anything else, didn't do squat for me until I got on an anti-depressant. Now I sleep like a baby. Kava's best use IMO is to unwind after a hard, stressful day. Much like how alot of idiots use alcohol.

 

[verticity]

You could try Kalm with Kava Borogu. It's chemotype is 245361. The number 5 in the third position means the kavalactone DHM is fairly prominent, so it should be relatively sedating. (There is a somewhat different chemotype cited on the KWK page from the Vanuatu Dept of Agriculture, though, so YMMV-- there could be different batches)

 

[Damer]

You could try Kalm with Kava Borogu. It's chemotype is 245361. The number 5 in the third position means the kavalactone DHM is fairly prominent, so it should be relatively sedating. (There is a somewhat different chemotype cited on the KWK page from the Vanuatu Dept of Agriculture, though, so YMMV-- there could be different batches)

Thanks verticity. Do they ship to Europe aswell?

 

[verticity]

Thanks verticity. Do they ship to Europe aswell?

Good question. I think other members have said they do.

 

[verticity]

Global Kava Exports is the main place that ships to Europe, probably faster than from the US, but I don't know which of their kavas are considered sedating. Maybe you could look at some of their reviews.

 

[Jade]

You might try GHK's Borogoru. It is the best sleep inducing kava for me. It sedates and relaxes me also. Hope that your anxiety gets better soon. I know how that is. Anxiety sucks big time.

 

[Jade]

Don't forget to take good care of yourself, eat healthy, and don't be too hard on yourself.

 

[Damer]

Don't forget to take good care of yourself, eat healthy, and don't be too hard on yourself.

You are damn right about that ;-).