Posted by john1022 on October 24, 2003, at 19:50:59
In reply to Re: ADD alternative strategies » jparsell82, posted by DSCH on October 24, 2003, at 19:21:24
Don't forget 5HTP and L-trytophan!
5HTP has been shown to be very effective for OCD in patients suffering from low serotonin levels (both of which apparently go hand in hand)
5HTP alone elliminates 80-90% of my depression and anxiety. Although I don't have a severe form of OCD, I do notice that I don't twirl the hair on the top of my head constantly when I am sitting down when I am taking 5HTP and generally have less racing thoughts
It may be worth a shot for some. I think there are lots of studies showing it's effectiveness on the net if you search under "5htp and OCD"
You could also go to Barnes and Noble and flip through or buy the book that Dr. Michael Murray wrote about 5HTP to find more detailed info about it treating OCD. Good luck!
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