Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 103222

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5-HTP

Posted by tex1 on April 16, 2002, at 9:42:20

Dose anyone experienced some real results in relieving anxiety and depressive symptoms with this compound ? If so, at which dosages ?

Thanks

Re: 5-HTP » tex1

Posted by JohnX2 on April 16, 2002, at 11:45:26

In reply to 5-HTP, posted by tex1 on April 16, 2002, at 9:42:20

> Dose anyone experienced some real results in relieving anxiety and depressive symptoms with this compound ? If so, at which dosages ?
>
> Thanks

It helped a bit with insomnia and anxiety (50-200 mg/day), but actually made me more depressed after a few days. Discontinuing the supplement gave me bad rebound anxiety.

John

Re: 5-HTP

Posted by Kat26 on April 19, 2002, at 15:49:20

In reply to Re: 5-HTP » tex1, posted by JohnX2 on April 16, 2002, at 11:45:26

It didn't help my OCD much, but I think it gave me energy and made me much less depressed.
I don't remember how much I took, but I think 3 times 100?? Or would that be too much?

Kat26

Re: 5-HTP » JohnX2

Posted by lizzyg on April 22, 2002, at 8:00:48

In reply to Re: 5-HTP » tex1, posted by JohnX2 on April 16, 2002, at 11:45:26

John - I'm having success with SAM-e (300mg per day) plus fish oil capsules for depression. However, there's still a little bit of breakthrough anxiety. I've been wondering whether to supplement with 5-HTP for that, but there doesn't seem to be much information of a non-promotional nature about 5-HTP around. Your post indicates that you've had some success; do you think SAM-e and 5-HTP would be a safe combination to try?

Thanks for your help.

Lizzy

> It helped a bit with insomnia and anxiety (50-200 mg/day), but actually made me more depressed after a few days. Discontinuing the supplement gave me bad rebound anxiety.
>
> John

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