geejaybee
08-02-11, 14:36
I have acute GAD and depression and after trying a number of different ADs, all of which I had to discontinue because of side effects including high anxiety, I came across a number of articles and recommendations for 5-HTP, most of which gave glowing reviews saying that depression had been lifted and anxiety reduced/relieved.
Two days ago I started taking 50mg at night just before bed. I found that although I went off to sleep quite quickly I woke up after about 90-120 mins and could not get back to sleep all night. Worse though was that my overall anxiety levels are noticably worse during the night and day. I read somewhere that this may just be an initial reaction caused by oversensitisation but can no longer find the details. I am now worried about continuing with it.
Does anyone have any info/experience of this or 5-HTP in general?
Thanks,
Gerry
Two days ago I started taking 50mg at night just before bed. I found that although I went off to sleep quite quickly I woke up after about 90-120 mins and could not get back to sleep all night. Worse though was that my overall anxiety levels are noticably worse during the night and day. I read somewhere that this may just be an initial reaction caused by oversensitisation but can no longer find the details. I am now worried about continuing with it.
Does anyone have any info/experience of this or 5-HTP in general?
Thanks,
Gerry