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Re: Does 5htp have stimulating effects?

Posted by mistermindmasta on April 7, 2004, at 22:33:40

In reply to Does 5htp have stimulating effects?, posted by cherylann on April 7, 2004, at 10:44:49

> I am being stubborn about going back on remeron until all my natural options run out.
> The sam-e I took made me more depressed, if that's possible.
> The fish oil is actually taking the edge off my depression, but doing NOTHING for extreme anxiety, so I rely on klonopin at night.
> I had read that 5htp was sedating and had a calming effect. If this is true I'd like to try it. There's gotta be something out there!
> Help! I need to sleep!

Serotonin is stimulating at some receptors, while being sedating at others. PPl with Fibromyalgia get very good sleep with 5-HTP, so maybe you might? I've used it, and am experienced in the 5-HTP 'realm', ill call it... It is indeed sedating, but more in a way that calms my mind, rather than being directly sedating. Like, alcohol sedates me... but 5-htp calms me. Its different.

On my experienced, 5-htp is VERY VERY good for relaxation + sleep! However, everyone is so different. I suggest you snag some for yourself. Buy the cheapest brand you find at a health food store... you might spend like $12. But it should be worth it, huh? Try 5-htp, and get back to us to let us know how it helps you. It should work acutely, not long term. You dont have to wait a while for it to work. So youll know by the 1st day if it improves your sleep. See how it works.


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