Will it help PMDD and/or Anxiety?

[AmyLee]

I've never taken 5-HTP before...just SJW...but was wondering if this would help with PMDD (premenstral dysphoric disorder) and/or anxiety? The SJW is not helping me with either of these conditions. TIA.

[analea21]

Actually, I read that 5-HTP is better works well for anxiety, or anxiety/depression. Some report that SJW aggravates their anxiety. In the beginning 5HTP did aggravate my anxiety, but after two weeks, it has a calming effect. This is not much different than SSRI's which make you feel worse at the beginning.

I don't know about PMDD. I think I read of some people taking it for this. I know if antidepressants work for it, then something that boosts serotonin should as well.

Qestion: Has SJW helped you with anxiety?

[AmyLee]

No, SJW hasn't helped with my anxiety at all.

[echelon]

I've just started taking 50mg 5htp each morning in the week preceeding my period as I suffer from terrible pms - I just wanna rip everyone's head off and crawl into a corner and sleep!

It did help a bit last month and I've also cut caffeine out completely - I now have decaff tea and that helped a lot as well!

I usually have 50mg 5htp each night and I also take Rhodiola Rosea which has cured my chronic fatigue syndrome and bodily weakness.