5-HTP for Anxiety and Mild Depression

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  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    bump to look at later
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    In my opinion, someone with mild anxiety and depression does not NEED to be medicated. The only time I believe a person NEEDS to be medicated is when their mental illness interferes with their day-to-day life. I say this because all medications used to treat anxiety and depression have pretty serious side effects. Of course not everyone experiences side effects but many do. Especially weight gain. Me personally… I gained 111 lbs within 3 years because of anxiety medications (specifically SSRIs, SNRIs, and benzodiazepines). I developed insulin resistance because of the rapid weight gain from the medications. The weight gain has led to chronic migraines and heart issues (supra-ventricular tachycardia).

    There is not enough evidence to ensure that 5-HTP is safe. In fact, there's not enough to even say it is an effective treatment for depression.

    I would suggest looking at alternative, NATURAL treatments to treat your anxiety and depression.

    Other treatments include:

    1) CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) <--- this has been very effective for me.
    2) Biofeedback
    3) Yoga/pilates
    4) Acupuncture
    5) Essential oils
    6) Vitamins (Vitamin D and super B complex)
    7) Diaphragmatic breathing
    8) Exercise in general. It releases endorphins which raise serotonin.

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