Kava Recomenddation for depression.

[Tranquil Mind]

It's been a while since I've posted anything, and I thought now is a better time than any to reconnect with the kava community.

Anyways, for the past year or so depression has taken a firm grasp on my life. Stress from school and family is responsible. I now have come to a point where I want to make an effort to improve my overall wellbeing.

In the past kava has helped with my depression, but not as much as I think it could. What I mean is I don't think the types of kava I've tried were the best for my symptoms.

So my question for everyone is what type of kava is best for depression. I also just want to say I love how everyone on here i so positive.

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[Krunkie McKrunkface]

It's been a while since I've posted anything, and I thought now is a better time than any to reconnect with the kava community.

Anyways, for the past year or so depression has taken a firm grasp on my life. Stress from school and family is responsible. I now have come to a point where I want to make an effort to improve my overall wellbeing.

In the past kava has helped with my depression, but not as much as I think it could. What I mean is I don't think the types of kava I've tried were the best for my symptoms.

So my question for everyone is what type of kava is best for depression. I also just want to say I love how everyone on here i so positive.

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Welcome back.

My observation with kava and depression is that as with insomnia, immediate treatments are really hit or miss, sometimes it does work but not in a consistent way. So even if one cultivar works well one time, there’s really no guarantee it will do so the next time, or ever. However, a minimum regular consumption seems to help build up the kavalactones in the body systemically, and this can help with prevention. It sort of puts you in a stable baseline and you just stay there, although this does not work for everyone, nor does it seem to apply to severe episodes, mostly just the average and more common types (which is not to say that “average and more common” means “they ain’t so bad,” they are “so bad” and anything that could help prevent their recurrence is really a blessing).

It is also my impression that in an actual episode, one is more inclined to want kavas that are either very heavy or very heady, depending on time of day and how one feels, or what one needs. And this is sort of counter-intuitive. Instead of wanting daytime light and heady and nighttime deep heavy relaxation, it’s kind of the opposite, heavy to relax and get through the day, evening when one can more comfortably enjoy some mild stimulation and mental play, without the pressure to “perform” out in the world

 

[Tranquil Mind]

Welcome back.

My observation with kava and depression is that as with insomnia, immediate treatments are really hit or miss, sometimes it does work but not in a consistent way. So even if one cultivar works well one time, there’s really no guarantee it will do so the next time, or ever. However, a minimum regular consumption seems to help build up the kavalactones in the body systemically, and this can help with prevention. It sort of puts you in a stable baseline and you just stay there, although this does not work for everyone, nor does it seem to apply to severe episodes, mostly just the average and more common types (which is not to say that “average and more common” means “they ain’t so bad,” they are “so bad” and anything that could help prevent their recurrence is really a blessing).

It is also my impression that in an actual episode, one is more inclined to want kavas that are either very heavy or very heady, depending on time of day and how one feels, or what one needs. And this is sort of counter-intuitive. Instead of wanting daytime light and heady and nighttime deep heavy relaxation, it’s kind of the opposite, heavy to relax and get through the day, evening when one can more comfortably enjoy some mild stimulation and mental play, without the pressure to “perform” out in the world

Thanks, this was very helpful.

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[tarragon]

I would say nene because she has a great personality and makes a good best friend. She is very steady and will just be there for you without messing with you. She will teach you how good and strong you are and tell you every thing is alright. She put a smile on my face for sure. I drink the micronized nene from GHK because I can quickly stir up a shell whenever the mood suits. Also it's easy to regulate the strength of what I intake. I am still new to kava but of all the awas I have tried, nene is by far the most influential in the area of positive life changes.