5-HTP for low serotonin induced depression

[hawkmoon]

I have for a long time had a very hard time sleeping well (averaging 3-5 broken hours) and had begun to get rather depressed. My current situation did not help, but the more I thought about it, the more it seemed that my restless mind, and consequently restless sleep was creating a chemical problem. You can by force of will keep your chin up, but you cannot will a proper chemical balance into existence.

A friend of mine is enduring a similar situation and had similar symptoms. He mentioned 5-HTP, a serotonin precursor. As I examined my symptoms I appeared to be serotonin deprived as well. Low serotonin makes it hard to sleep, and the less sleep you have the less serotonin is available. I found that at night walking to the convenience store I could not walk a straight line anymore. This was not good.

After only one day of using 5-HTP I felt better and slept well. Now, a week later, I am back to my old self. Positive, much more energy, no dark thoughts.

I use 100mg before bed on an empty stomach and 100mg at 9:30 AM on an empty stomach. The results have been really great and I recommend this simple solution for anyone who thinks they might be suffering similar symptoms.

At night I add melatonin and sometimes valerian root as well.

 

[pumpt73]

5HTP is a great supplement HM. Now, for as much as I hate to admit it, I used to party like a rockstar, and no, Im not kidding. A group of "friends" would go to the club, drop 2 or 3 tabs of Ex, go back to my boys house then do balloons all night. I ain't proud of it, and thank God, so far Im ok. I haven't messed with, nor will I mess with it ever again.

But I noticed when I didn't take 5HTP at the end of the night, the depression was horrid, plus I couldn't sleep. Finally I started getting the Natrol and I noticed a huge difference. Any other time when I would do that stupidity, I made dang sure I had my 5HTP.

One thing I learned in my younger days is just how unhealthy a vast majority of bodybuilders actually are.

 

[EVERLAST]

5-HTP

I have for a long time had a very hard time sleeping well (averaging 3-5 broken hours) and had begun to get rather depressed. My current situation did not help, but the more I thought about it, the more it seemed that my restless mind, and consequently restless sleep was creating a chemical problem. You can by force of will keep your chin up, but you cannot will a proper chemical balance into existence.

A friend of mine is enduring a similar situation and had similar symptoms. He mentioned 5-HTP, a serotonin precursor. As I examined my symptoms I appeared to be serotonin deprived as well. Low serotonin makes it hard to sleep, and the less sleep you have the less serotonin is available. I found that at night walking to the convenience store I could not walk a straight line anymore. This was not good.

After only one day of using 5-HTP I felt better and slept well. Now, a week later, I am back to my old self. Positive, much more energy, no dark thoughts.

I use 100mg before bed on an empty stomach and 100mg at 9:30 AM on an empty stomach. The results have been really great and I recommend this simple solution for anyone who thinks they might be suffering similar symptoms.

At night I add melatonin and sometimes valerian root as well.

OK Hawk,

Where do you get 5-HTP and whats the administration?
Is it oral tabs or drops?
Script needed or no?
Cost?


O/T
How's things on the club front?
Knocking them off with a stick so you can get some rest?
I'm pullin for ya Hawk...

E

 

[EasyEJL]

in japan all the OTC supps are pharmaceutical grade too iirc. I bet the bottle of 5-htp cost you 3-5x what it costs in the US.

 

[hawkmoon]

Hi all,

I import all my supps from the states, they cost too much here, the dosages are really low, and there is no selection. I use Primaforce 5-HTP. I get most of my supps from Nutraplanet because they have everything I need and always heavily discount the invoice so I don't pay any duty taxes. This saves me at least $50 everytime.

The key to using 5-HTP properly is to take it away from meals and without any B6 containing supps. The B6 will make it convert to serotonin too fast and attach to heart muscle and intestinal lining, never making it to the brain. It is super cheap at well less than $20 for 120 caps.

E, all is well. I've been out every weekend for the past three, usually two nights. Its fun just getting out. Nice too as it doesn't cost me a cent.
As far as the woman situation - I've had plenty of opportunities, but nothing that compelled me to action. I know I am too picky, but I'd rather wait it out for someone really interesting than just hop around.

Now my buddy (the club owner) wants me to go to Thailand with him for some relaxation and fun. Before you worry about the girls down there - he brings his own. Last time he took three Japanese girls down with him.

 

[EVERLAST]

thats great man...

Hawk

that is great news.
I'm glad you are getting out of the box.
You really should just break open the wrapper and go for it.
Dont be looking for a love match on the first time out either.
Thats too much pressure.

Its like having a new car with a perfect paint job.
Thats a lot of pressure. Once you get the first few dings in the finish the pressure of having perfect paint is over and you can enjoy the car without having to worry about the valet parking spot you got.

I spent the better part of my life thinking that some woman was going to "complete me" and that a beautiful Angel would sing and all the world
was going to be this better place once I found her...
(ok... I just threw up a little)
Truth is I quit putting pressure on myself to find my SOULMATE.
I gave up on the idea and just started having fun.

Damned if I didn't find her right about then...
and the world is still a ball of crap floating in the vacuum of space.

BUT...it's better than it was before.
Have fun and you'll find her when it's time to find her.

E

 

[hawkmoon]

Thanks E.
I'm going to be asking out one of the girls in the gym tonight - if she is there today. She's a real cutie who works there and we have been kind of grooving on each other for a while - just hope she is single! hahahaa.

My friend the night club owner also wants to introduce me to one of his Salsa teachers at her birthday party next week. She sounds pretty amazing.