5-htp

[Sharon-1152]

Has anyone had success taking 5-htp for anxiety due to hashis

I have ordered it on Line , not tried it yet

Thanks

[humanbean]

I have been taking a low dose (50mg) of 5-HTP for nearly 6 years. I know some people take a lot more than I do. I would suggest, at least to begin with, taking it up to an hour before bed, but don't be scared to experiment.

I don't have Hashi's, and I take it for depression rather than anxiety.

[Glynisrose]

Start on about 1/4 grain and build up over a few weeks unless you are used to T3. DON'T do a direct swap as it rarely works. I'm sure doctors tell you to do do this so they can say they ruled it out!

[lisabax]

I have taken it 100mg and higher usually in the winter for seasonal affective disorder and found it very helpful. Take at night and it helps you sleep

[DellFinium]

Taken for insomnia, either 50mg or 100mg. 100mg can leave me feeling a bit drowsy next day, but hey, I'll have slept.

[milupa]

I took 5-htp for years before I was diagnosed, it helped with sleep and low level but constant anxiety. I forgot about it and recently reintroduced it when insomnia became unbearable and anxiety returned. BUT I tested my neurotransmitter and amino acid levels first. I find a small amount of delayed release 5-htp achieves an ease in body and mind that leads to better relaxation and ultimately better sleep. I also take melatonin and gaba for the insomnia/anxiety issues.

I have previously found relora to be very helpful for daytime anxiety modulation. It is not recommended for low cortisol though.

[milupa]

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

Maybe have a look at this?

[Naomi8]

I am one of those who tried 5HTP for depression,but found it increased anxiety.I find L theanine helps.L tyrosine is effective for some(not me)I have also tried inositol & lysine.

I have tried everything over the years,including acupuncture,homoeopathy,flower essences.

Due to a sudden increase in chronic anxiety to a state of daily severe anxiety & panic states,I am taking Sertraline.It is really helping.

[BadHare]

I took it for depression, & found it helpful.

[Fio1331]

Thanks all. This sounds positive as I'm also considering 5-HTP as I'm struggling a bit (depression and intermittent anxiety) and a naturopath has mentioned that it might help. Awaiting full bloods (through her, not the NHS, needless to say ) before we supplement with anything, but this is encouraging. x

[Sharon-1152]

Thanks everyone for your replies, I think I'll give it a try ...