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"Question about 5 HTP" , Fri 12 Mar 08:26:

I have been battling depression and anxiety for about 2 months now. I believe much of it is situational, since I have only struggled with depression one other time about 10 years ago when I had CFS. I am 33 and in great health.

I am new to this, so forgive me if anything I write sounds uneducated. I tried SJW, and had nervous side effects. I then saw a doctor and was prescribed Paxil...that lasted 5 days because I felt so horrible when I was on it.

I feel like my depression is lifting now.....I still have bad days, of crying and such, but my sleep habits are what really concern me. I used to be able to sleep all night and could only be awakened by a loud alarm. Still, I would hit snooze over and over. Now I am waking up at 3am, 5 am, etc, feeling restless and anxious. I am able to go back to sleep, but I will wake up again an hour or so later. Will 5 HTP help me and my depression and anxiety symptoms and my sleep? I bought some, but was concerned about side effects since everything else I have taken has made me feel worse.

Any info is appreciated.

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"Re(1):Question about 5 HTP" , Mon 15 Mar 07:15:

In my opinion 5htp should help. If I were you I would start with 100 mg at bedtime. It will help you sleep and should also help with the depression and anxiety.

Here is a great website for more info.
www.health-freedom-nutrition.com/books/5htp/toc.html

MJ DuPont

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"Re(1):Question about 5 HTP" , Fri 12 Mar 13:23

There's a lot of great information on 5-HTP here:

http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/fulltext/5htp3-4.html

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