One Thing to Try for Tolerance issues

[Kelleytoons]

I think this has been mentioned a few times before but it's worth repeating.

When most of us need a "break" to reset our tolerance we just stop cold turkey (in the case of some folks who have consumed a ton they might taper down first). Then we wait - a week, two weeks, whatever we think it might take. Then we start up again, usually a bit smaller than our normal dose. For most of us this works just fine.

Lately I've been experimenting a lot with just cutting WAY down on my dose. Things weren't hitting and rather than take a complete break I just went from just under 3 grams to around a gram or so. And the results have been amazing. I'm finding now that about 1.2 grams is my sweet spot (two or three capsules for me, depending on how tightly packed they are), compared to the five or six I was taking previously.

I honestly didn't have a lot of faith this would work, but so far for the last three or four weeks it's been perfect. Even much better than taking a complete break (which I've done two or three times in the past). EVERYTHING is hitting, and hitting well. And I know a lot of you (who have been around and using a LOT longer than me) are nodding your head and going "ya know, Kelley, we TOLD you you only needed a gram or so". And, yes, even though that's what's written on most shippers bags I never paid much attention.

Anyway, I thought I'd pass it on - it took about two-three days of this much lower dose before it worked, but after that it has been a dream and I'll just have to discipline myself not to try and increase it (and, yes, it's a motto that runs through my head all the time - less is more. But I'm an old man and need reminding. Sigh).

[boureka]

That's great, Kelley!

[ivanquamay]

It's counterintuitive especially if you're a drug addict, which you are not.

But if you ARE, which I am, taking MORE is what we have trained ourselves to do. It's a mental thing really. I'm glad it worked for you, I can't go that low personally.

I can go down to two sometimes when sitting around, but if I'm using it for motivation, I need more.

I hope you're well, Kelley.

[Kelleytoons]

Well, I think it's counter-intuitive to ANYONE, let alone someone who got used to drugs. I mean, if we are hungry we eat more to feel full, right? Weird to think that eating less would make us less full.

But - what I was suggesting was not just for anyone wanting to cut down but for those who want to take a BREAK. IOW, if you get to a point where the tolerance is just shot, you can take a complete break to reset things. That is needed for almost anyone (I don't know anyone who hasn't benefited from a break). All I was suggesting is - maybe you don't need a COMPLETE break. Just going down to a gram or a gram and a half, PARTICULARLY if you are using much higher doses, might be all that you need.

It's worth a try next time you need a break (and if you haven't needed one yet... you will).

[oftheshire]

Kelley youve done it again. Dropped to 1.8 gs from 3 and a few days in, its way stronger and somehow way longer burns. Now above 2 is too much. Never thought id get to 1 g. Ive been burning the same three batches (had to trash my entire stash when moving again) and its like they're new.

[Pixiedust]

When I take a break, I will do one of three things. I will lower my dosage, use a breaktime blend, or I'll use the mit quick pump which ultimately lowers my powder dose.

[GreenAnimal]

I used to think the “less is more” mantra was total BS. After all, how can less of something do more? But then I tried it myself a couple years back and was blown away. I got the same effects at less than half the dose. It was a huge catalyst for me to drastically reduce my daily dosage. Now my daily dosage is fairly low compared to what it used to be.

[Kelleytoons]

Yeah, it's really hard to believe but I think everyone should at least try it, particularly if your dose has climbed to 4grams or more.

My dose is now a solid 2 grams and is pretty consistent - I suppose at some point I can try doing down further but I'm happy with less than six grams total a day.