Posted by Jazzed on May 30, 2005, at 22:22:54
In reply to Re: I missed so much the past two days, posted by happyflower on May 30, 2005, at 9:29:05
> I don't even know what HTP is, lol. But it sounds like a good thing! I am glad you are feeling better today! I am only taking Sarafem for 2 weeks before my period for PMS, but I am thinking I don't need it anymore, since I am recovered mostly from my Post Tramatic Stress. My regular doctor said that PTSD effects PMS big time, so maybe I will talk to him about it in a couple of months.
Hi Happy,
5 HTP makes serotonin in your brain, so that you feel better. It has worked wonders for me! The SSRIs, like Sarafem, which is low dose Prozac, cause the receptors to soak in the serotonin longer, so you feel better, but they don't actually make more. You can't take 5 HTP with an SSRI because you can get serotonin syndrome, which can be deadly!!!!! So, if you want to try it, make sure you've been off the Sarafem for a month, so it's out of your system!
5 HTP is a good thing for people like me, who might not have enough serotonin, or who, for some reason get depleted. I like that I can pick it up w/o an Rx, and that, so far, there are no side effects for me. I used to only take 50 mg a day, and that worked well, but I have taken as much as 700 mg, and now take about 300 a day on avg. just to feel normal. Some days, like when I was getting really depressed, I take 100 mg, then an hour later take 100 more, up to 700 mg, then I usually feel much better. My GP said it's a pretty good thing, and endorsed it for me. I don't think p-docs would, but who knows, I think they mention it in some of the newer ADHD books.
I think much of my trouble these days is hormonal. I've been 42 days w/o a period, which is not normal for me. I also have PMS, and my ADD symptoms are aggravated at that time. I find that I end up taking more at those times.
Oh, very important, the only brand I've ever found that worked for me, is the Natrol brand, which is $10 for 30 of them. I usually get them on sale buy 1/1 free.
(((((HUGS)))))
Jazzed
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