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jenniefir
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My anxiety, tearfulness, fogginess, constant headache (like tight band round head) has got worse over past year. Probably due to menopause.
Have also been diagnosed with OCD this summer (something I have dealt with for a long time - not fully realising what I had - checking & extreme worry).
Have searched the internet for help, tried many suggestions & realised I kept reading about low Serotonin levels. So I looked for ways to increase Serotonin without anti-depressants which I did not want to take. I found
5HTP -( L-5-Hydroxytryptophan )-an amino acid the body uses to make Serotonin. (A/RAB re-cycle the Serotonin you already have I think). Have bought 1 months supply from largest health food shop in U.K. Results were immediate. Headache gone. Within days felt much calmer & less anxious, able to cope. Have started singing again! I take 3 x 50mg capsules per day (1 in morning, lunch & before bed to increase melatonin which promotes good sleep). Worth a try. Do not overdose or use 5HTP with anti-depressants of "Serotonin syndrome". If it works for you- please pass it on & post a message letting others know. I wish you all well.
Have also been diagnosed with OCD this summer (something I have dealt with for a long time - not fully realising what I had - checking & extreme worry).
Have searched the internet for help, tried many suggestions & realised I kept reading about low Serotonin levels. So I looked for ways to increase Serotonin without anti-depressants which I did not want to take. I found
5HTP -( L-5-Hydroxytryptophan )-an amino acid the body uses to make Serotonin. (A/RAB re-cycle the Serotonin you already have I think). Have bought 1 months supply from largest health food shop in U.K. Results were immediate. Headache gone. Within days felt much calmer & less anxious, able to cope. Have started singing again! I take 3 x 50mg capsules per day (1 in morning, lunch & before bed to increase melatonin which promotes good sleep). Worth a try. Do not overdose or use 5HTP with anti-depressants of "Serotonin syndrome". If it works for you- please pass it on & post a message letting others know. I wish you all well.