Serotonin Deficiency Syndrome
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ALIEN1 said:
I currently take it right before bedtime, but I've tried taking it in the morning and afternoon also (with food). Problem is during the week when I'm at work, I've been falling asleep at my desk! I have to sit in one spot for eight hours (aside from brief trips to the copy machine or restroom) and do data entry, and there are times when things are slow so I have to "look busy." I think that contributes to the falling asleep aspect, as I'm not able to be active and moving around.
Three times now, people have come up behind me in my cube and caught me nodding off!
Mrs. Peel said:
My 5-HTP bottle arrived today. There is a warning on the bottle that says "may cause sleepiness", so I don't know if taking it during the day is the best idea. Also, the New Zealand website I purchased from (you can't get 5-HTP in Australia) also recommended taking niacin as well. (healthy.co.nz)
cholas
Dagobah Resident
I too have just started taking HTP-5, 100mg per day and honestly don't notice any differences. Normally taken after meals and at various times during the day. Haven't really noticed any drowsiness either. Should I consider upping the dosage?
The brand I bought also contains 120mg of vitamin C and 20mg of B6. Not sure if this is normal.
Since it is somewhat difficult to find here, I was considering stopping the dosages altogether and saving it for my wife who will be experimenting with it soon. Maybe it will benefit her more than I.
The brand I bought also contains 120mg of vitamin C and 20mg of B6. Not sure if this is normal.
Since it is somewhat difficult to find here, I was considering stopping the dosages altogether and saving it for my wife who will be experimenting with it soon. Maybe it will benefit her more than I.
F
forge
Guest
Check this out:
Serious symptoms developed last week - because of lot of anger and anguish i let lot of stress being built/boiled up inside. I would have never dreamed of that i would get this sickness(panic attacks). Had to call emergency because of fear of imminent heart failure/death at 01:00am. Going through the experience was good learning curve. Researched. Understood this is mental, no heart problem just brain chemistry imbalance. Had less than 100 dollars until June 07 (next salary), now even less i simply do not have option to go into grocery store, buy 5HTP (for approx. 21 dollars) because no money for food/water would remain.
So i turned to my little buckwheat stash i strategically planned/bought at month_begin for the first cooking experiences. Thrown out regular_killer bread and switched completely to in stove baked buckwheat bread and buckwheat mush (flour+oliveoil+water+salt cooked mushed up, add soup broth, tastes awesome).
Took the old Zen meditation practice for relaxing neck muscles and in general, one point focusing in Zazen sitting position mixed with POTS, praying with whole heart relaxed, my whole stance/way of praying, coming from the heart changed after the 'death experience', concentrating on relaxing, releasing stress.
Fought with the panic attack symptoms, which gradually began to lessen since begin_last week.
We got cold weather so i 'sneaked in' two late night FIR sauna sessions (workday nights), which i never did only at weekends, because of tremendous sweating before and the blanket need lot of time to dry up after cleaning. Now because of cold i didn't sweat only soaked up the far infrared energy_life force 'through the heart'.
Guess what?
No panic attack symptoms. I sleep like a baby.
Not even bought pricey 5-HTP yet.
Now what.
Serious symptoms developed last week - because of lot of anger and anguish i let lot of stress being built/boiled up inside. I would have never dreamed of that i would get this sickness(panic attacks). Had to call emergency because of fear of imminent heart failure/death at 01:00am. Going through the experience was good learning curve. Researched. Understood this is mental, no heart problem just brain chemistry imbalance. Had less than 100 dollars until June 07 (next salary), now even less i simply do not have option to go into grocery store, buy 5HTP (for approx. 21 dollars) because no money for food/water would remain.
So i turned to my little buckwheat stash i strategically planned/bought at month_begin for the first cooking experiences. Thrown out regular_killer bread and switched completely to in stove baked buckwheat bread and buckwheat mush (flour+oliveoil+water+salt cooked mushed up, add soup broth, tastes awesome).
Took the old Zen meditation practice for relaxing neck muscles and in general, one point focusing in Zazen sitting position mixed with POTS, praying with whole heart relaxed, my whole stance/way of praying, coming from the heart changed after the 'death experience', concentrating on relaxing, releasing stress.
Fought with the panic attack symptoms, which gradually began to lessen since begin_last week.
We got cold weather so i 'sneaked in' two late night FIR sauna sessions (workday nights), which i never did only at weekends, because of tremendous sweating before and the blanket need lot of time to dry up after cleaning. Now because of cold i didn't sweat only soaked up the far infrared energy_life force 'through the heart'.
Guess what?
No panic attack symptoms. I sleep like a baby.
Not even bought pricey 5-HTP yet.
Now what.
Thank you for posting this Laura.
Actually I wanted to start a topic in the "swamp-area" today, cause of total lack of motivation, depression, missing self-esteem etc. for almost two weeks now.
So I started to write a posting and nonetheless cause of frustration and looking for help, I did take 100mg of 5htp beforehand and after one hour, my mood literally lifted.
It was such a difference afterwards. My conclusion: I like to experiment more with 5htp in the morning hours.
Actually I wanted to start a topic in the "swamp-area" today, cause of total lack of motivation, depression, missing self-esteem etc. for almost two weeks now.
So I started to write a posting and nonetheless cause of frustration and looking for help, I did take 100mg of 5htp beforehand and after one hour, my mood literally lifted.
It was such a difference afterwards. My conclusion: I like to experiment more with 5htp in the morning hours.
Probably due to some abuse done in Paris, wine, croissant and baguette 
I I have many of the symptoms corresponding to serotonin deficiency. I admit that I wasn't to vigilant with what I ate over there and I 'm paying the price since. When I came back, I couldn't read to many sott article without feeling depress, the sauna helped but I didn't have the strength at night to do the breathing program being very busy with gardening all day since I came back, I just fell asleep very early. I'm starting dmsa tomorrow and reading this post really pointed me to a probable problem that i had for many years. I would like to know if I can take 5 htp while doing the mercury detox.
I I have many of the symptoms corresponding to serotonin deficiency. I admit that I wasn't to vigilant with what I ate over there and I 'm paying the price since. When I came back, I couldn't read to many sott article without feeling depress, the sauna helped but I didn't have the strength at night to do the breathing program being very busy with gardening all day since I came back, I just fell asleep very early. I'm starting dmsa tomorrow and reading this post really pointed me to a probable problem that i had for many years. I would like to know if I can take 5 htp while doing the mercury detox.
mada85
The Cosmic Force
Thanks for starting this thread, Laura, it's good to have all this information in one place. One week ago I started out on 100mg of 5-HTP 30 mins before bed and I've noticed improved mood and sleep, less waking during the night and I fall asleep again faster when I do wake up. I suspect that I'm not taking enough so I will be slowly increasing the dose.
Smart Publications (publishers of 'Adrenal Fatigue' by James L Wilson) are offering a free to download text only copy of '5-HTP: The Natural Alternative to Prozac®', which can be found at _http://www.smart-publications.com/depression/5htp.php. It's a short booklet which contains some very interesting information about 5-HTP, including a discussion of the difference between drugs like Prozac and 5-HTP.
Sounds like the 'Life' brand does contain gluten. I've got Healthy Origins 5-HTP here and the label specifically states no gluten. In fact it states: 'Free of Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Barley, Fish, Shellfish, Nuts, Tree Nuts, Milk Products. No Preservatives, Artificial Flavors, or Synthetic Colours.'
Smart Publications (publishers of 'Adrenal Fatigue' by James L Wilson) are offering a free to download text only copy of '5-HTP: The Natural Alternative to Prozac®', which can be found at _http://www.smart-publications.com/depression/5htp.php. It's a short booklet which contains some very interesting information about 5-HTP, including a discussion of the difference between drugs like Prozac and 5-HTP.
andi said:
Sounds like the 'Life' brand does contain gluten. I've got Healthy Origins 5-HTP here and the label specifically states no gluten. In fact it states: 'Free of Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Barley, Fish, Shellfish, Nuts, Tree Nuts, Milk Products. No Preservatives, Artificial Flavors, or Synthetic Colours.'
Thank again Psyche for answering so quickly, my mood as been on the down slope since Paris and I really need to stop this as it start to have repercussion on my family life. I will get some 5-htp today and take it along the dmsa and the rest of supplement in the protocol.
James Henry
Jedi
Spent a couple of hours researching 5-HTP & vitamins with no Magnesium Stearate. Found this brand (MRM: Metabolic Response Modifiers) of 5-HTP that looks promising. Wanted to share and see if anybody has experience with this brand.
_http://www.mrm-usa.com/v2/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=41&category_id=6&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=32
I am thinking about ordering this one (within 60 days) and was interested in any feedback.
_http://www.vitacost.com/Metabolic-Response-Modifiers-5-HTP
JH
_http://www.mrm-usa.com/v2/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=41&category_id=6&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=32
I am thinking about ordering this one (within 60 days) and was interested in any feedback.
_http://www.vitacost.com/Metabolic-Response-Modifiers-5-HTP
JH
