How long to get serotonin up

[cinderella]

I was on paxil for anxiety/panic 2004-2005 and have coped with mild anxiety since then, I guess my sertonin has always been low. This March I developed a problem that has been giving me lots of anxiety (fight/flight response all day - yuck) I guess my serotonin is rock bottom now.

I am starting 50mg 5-htp and wonder how long before it really lifts the serotonin, Ive been on a week and discovered 100mg gave me anxiety all night, 50mg seems ok, im also taking half a lorazapan to combat any anxiety.

Anyone know how long it is until I feel normal and happy again. Thanks

[markiegloomie]

I was on paxil for anxiety/panic 2004-2005 and have coped with mild anxiety since then, I guess my sertonin has always been low. This March I developed a problem that has been giving me lots of anxiety (fight/flight response all day - yuck) I guess my serotonin is rock bottom now.

I am starting 50mg 5-htp and wonder how long before it really lifts the serotonin, Ive been on a week and discovered 100mg gave me anxiety all night, 50mg seems ok, im also taking half a lorazapan to combat any anxiety.

Anyone know how long it is until I feel normal and happy again. Thanks

As far as I understand it, 5HTP is similar to taking omega-3 or multivitamins, it gives your body the building blocks it needs to repair itself and maintain itself in good health. If you carry on taking them, than your body will be able to make more serotonin, just as if you start to eat more healthily, from being on a junk food diet, over time you will look more healthy and feel more healthy, have higher energy levels etc. I'm not sure how long it will take, but you have to be patient.