Why is he feeding the rats ? Why should anyone do this ? <| sep |> I think it is all about good feelings . I quit a polytoxic drug habit in the past that lasted over four years . Amphetamine , methamphetamine , MDMA , cocaine , Ketamine etc . It took me nearly a year to recover mentally . What helped me was the love of my woman , playing music with friends , improving my drumming , enjoying walks in nature . All these small things have a longterm effect on happiness which always was the same reason for doing drugs rather shortlived release . Joy and optimism will return that ' s for sure but don ' t wait for it keep yourself busy and do things you love or find new challenges . Our brain wants to play and work . Drugs are toys for our brain and when you quit it is easy to get bored . Filling the hole kratom left in your mind with natural experiences will work . You ' ve already made the biggest step getting rid of kratom addiction . Give yourself the time to realize what a great decision that was . Everyday without relapse makes you stronger .