tramadol withdrawals are intense because not only are they an opioid they also affect serotonin , so they have anti depressant effects. so it's like u are withdrawing from 2 substances at once. the first 3 days were the worst for me, then i noticed intense anxiety. eventually it subsided and i am ok now. i have read of people using Imodium for withdrawal effects, i havent tried it personally. as far as kratom, it is very helpful for withdrawal and managing anxiety but it can be psychologically addictive (as anything can) and mildly physically addictive. plus it is expensive and wont be sustainable way of managing feelings/stress as the DEA has put out a letter of intent to make it a schedule I drug (same as heroin and meth) on sept 30th 2016