Reeds Restriction

New reeds are definitely not easy to be played.

Cannot be soft at all.

Even though the tone is very full, it is very rough.

Only one week of playing, 2 hours per day, I am already suffering in over-playing syndrome.

My gum starts to hurt. I mean, really hurts.

So painful that I can't even eat properly.

And now my inner lips are starting crack.

I think also because of the hot weather.

When can the reeds be more seasoned?