The Timeline of Withdrawals from Kratom and What to Expect

Last Updated October 2025

Typical Kratom Withdrawal Symptoms

Kratom Withdrawals Are Serious

Kratom withdrawal usually starts within 12 hours of your last dose. The full timeline often unfolds over one to two weeks, though emotional symptoms can linger longer. For some, it’s a few uncomfortable days. For others, it can feel like being hit by a freight train, dragged through a swamp, then left in a fog of cravings and brain fog that takes weeks to clear.

 

Kratom interacts with the same opioid receptors that drugs like oxycodone or morphine target. Over time, the brain adjusts to that stimulation. When kratom use stops, the nervous system gets overwhelmed. What follows is withdrawal, the body’s messy process of trying to find its own rhythm again.

The Stages of Kratom Withdrawal

The first symptoms often show up fast. A wave of cravings, restlessness, or anxiety within hours of missing a dose. Sleep becomes difficult. Muscles start to ache. It’s common to feel wired and exhausted at the same time.

 

Over the next few days, physical symptoms tend to peak. Chills. Digestive issues. Low-grade flu sensations. For some, it’s restlessness and insomnia. For others, it’s an emotional landslide. Mood crashes. Panic. A sense of hopelessness that doesn’t line up with reality. These are signs that dopamine and serotonin levels are out of sync.

 

After about day four, physical symptoms begin to ease. The body starts to find its footing again. But mental and emotional symptoms often stick around. There may be waves of brain fog, a drop in motivation, and a lingering sense that something is still off. This is the sub-acute phase. It can last a week or more depending on the type of kratom used, the length of use, and whether extracts or 7-hydroxymitragynine were involved.

 

Long after the worst symptoms fade, many people still experience what’s called post-acute withdrawal. A sudden craving after a stressful day. A random spike of anxiety. Trouble sleeping that comes out of nowhere. These symptoms tend to hit in weeks two through six, but they become less intense over time.

What the Science Says

Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are the main alkaloids in kratom. They act on opioid receptors, creating tolerance and dependence over time. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, long-term kratom use can result in physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms very similar to opioids.

 

A 2024 FDA-reviewed study, reported by Bloomberg, noted that while high-dose kratom capsules may be physically tolerable in a short-term lab setting, the risk of dependency from regular use remains high.

 

The science confirms what so many users already know. Kratom withdrawal is real, and it follows a clear pattern. It starts hard, hits harder, and fades slowly.

Support That Matches the Timeline

Quit Kit was built to follow this timeline. It’s not a magic bullet, but it is a structured support system that matches what the body and brain go through during withdrawal. Each part of the day targets specific symptoms:

 

Morning:
The goal here is to replace the crash. Dopamine support from L-Dopa and Vitamin B Complex helps counter the low-energy, low-motivation drag. NAC reduces oxidative stress and supports neurotransmitter repair. Probiotics begin restoring gut-brain balance.

 

Afternoon:
This is the window when cravings and anxiety often spike. The afternoon pack includes L-Tyrosine to boost mental clarity and mood, Ashwagandha to level out cortisol, and L-Theanine to calm the nervous system without sedation.

 

Night:
Sleep is one of the most disrupted systems during withdrawal. Quit Kit’s nighttime dose includes Magnesium Glycinate, GABA, Melatonin, and L-Tryptophan to ease restlessness, promote deep sleep, and help regulate the nervous system.

 

Thousands of people have used Quit Kit to get through the hardest days of quitting kratom or 7OH. Not because it cures anything, but because it gives structure when everything else feels chaotic.

Firsthand Experiences from the Quit Kit Community

"I quit for 30 days a couple years ago and the acutes were pretty bad but I didnt take any supplements at all. I'm on day 38 right now and used the Quit Kit this time and the withdrawal was way more manageable." - MONTANA

 

"I’m currently 9 days off Kratom. Prior to using the Quit Kit I’d only been about 24 hours before caving. Honestly, it’s been a life saver. I couldn’t recommend the Quit Kit highly enough." - NORTH CAROLINA

 

“Not sleeping would destroy my productivity and yeah...it was bad. The only difference this time was the supplement combo you made. I’m telling you, 4 days into WD, and it was like nothing. My body adapted really quickly and everything was back to normal in 6 days.” - FLORIDA

The Body Follows a Pattern. So Should the Support.

Kratom withdrawal has a timeline. It begins fast, peaks hard, and fades slow. What most people need isn’t just relief, it’s a way to match that timeline with structured, symptom-specific support. Quit Kit is built for that purpose. It’s non-opioid, over-the-counter, and ships free. It includes everything needed for a 21-day recovery window, divided into morning, afternoon, and night. It takes the guesswork out of quitting. This isn’t just about suffering less. It’s about increasing the chances of getting through it without relapsing or switching addictions. 

Much Love,

 

Matt von Boecklin

Founder / Quit Kit

Struggling with 7OH, Kratom, or Opioids?

Real recovery isn’t about finding another substance to rely on. It’s about getting your brain chemistry back to normal. That’s exactly what the Quit Kit is designed to do. With a three-week supply of three daily doses, Quit Kit helps to:

 

Support dopamine and serotonin balance – so you don’t feel like you’ve been hit by a truck when quitting.

 

Reduce withdrawal symptoms – without relying on stimulants, sedatives, or another addictive crutch.

 

Help rebuild focus and energy – with real neurochemical support, not more psychoactive substances.

Learn More

Struggling with 7OH, Kratom, or Opioids?

Real recovery isn’t about finding another substance to rely on. It’s about getting your brain chemistry back to normal. That’s exactly what the Quit Kit is designed to do. Quit Kit helps:

Support dopamine and serotonin balance – so you don’t feel like you’ve been hit by a truck when quitting.

Reduce withdrawal symptoms – without relying on stimulants, sedatives, or another addictive crutch.

Help rebuild focus and energy – with real neurochemical support, not more psychoactive substances.

Learn More

Sources

National Institute on Drug Abuse. Kratom DrugFacts. NIDA, 2022


Bloomberg News. Kratom’s First FDA Study Suggests Capsules Safe at High Doses. Bloomberg.com, 17 Sept. 2024, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-17/kratom-s-first-fda-study-suggests-capsules-safe-at-high-doses

 

Recovery.com. Kratom Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Treatment. Recovery.com, https://recovery.com/resources/kratom-withdrawal/.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-17/kratom-s-first-fda-study-suggests-capsules-safe-at-high-doses


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