Has any one used 5htp?

Ok being using mu light and it hasn't really giving me the boost I was hoping for...college has become really anxiety filled and I feel like I'm starting to drop out...SO don't wanna take anti-depreesants and was thinking of using 5htp...so just wondering if anyone has used it? And also can you get it on prescription in the UK because as far as I know you can't get it on prescroption in Ireland and I would probably have to get it off the internet...

Thank You for your time

H.G

Thank You Nina...it's actually illegal in Ireland so will have to get it off the internet and don'y know where that leaves me in regards to telling my doctor...so wanna try get as much much background on it as possible first...

Just wondering do you find it of much help?

HG

Hi Happy Girl. :o)

I used 5-htp for the first time last year after I'd done extensive research on t'internet about it. To be honest it was the best thing I did. I hate taking AD's mainly for the upsetting side effects it gives me (hair loss, feeling emotionally 'flat' and others). I found that 5-htp didn't give me any side effects, stopped the bad dreams stopped me waking up with the 'fuzzy head' I have when in SAD mode. I did discuss it with my doctor some time afterwards though so she was aware that I had used it.

You say that it is illegal in Ireland? Do you know why?

Holland and Barrett also sell it on their internet site which is where I first bought mine and got a special buy one get one free deal on a pack of 120 capsules (240) at £25. 120 tablets will last 4 months which is more than enough to see me through my 'bad patch' which usually starts mid september until Christmas. As far as I am concerned it's £25 well spent. Not sure if any headaches were as a result of the tablets or more to do with the high level of anxiety I experience or just a bit of dehydration as I don't eat when I'm stressed.

I would advise you to do as much research as possible before you decide if they are for you. You may find that they're not. I made myself aware of the risks involved so I could make an informed decision that was right for me. In my case I decided to take them but then I'm all in favour of taking responsibility for my own actions and not blaming any stupidity on my part on anyone else. :o)

For info, although I've been great this year (no SAD to speak of) I've started taking them again last week as this winter seems to be dragging on a bit and I find I'm starting to struggle now. Hopefully all should be good again by the end of February when spring is just around the corner. ;o)

So again, the decision is yours. Just make sure you know the risks involved.