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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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Reviewer: Ivan, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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(Part 2) Today is the 4th day of taking 5-HTP. I still feel sad, have negative thoughts and bouts of anger, but they quickly dissipate and no longer linger on to consume me like what they used to. There’s this sense of calmness that is allowing me to make sound judgements and decisions without being hampered by negative feelings all the time. I feel like the decisions that I make will lead to po
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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My grandmother gave me these to try. I was moody throughout the day,tired all the time and I just didn't feel very positive about life. I wasn't getting a restful nights sleep and I could feel my anxiety just eatting at me all day long. I've tried medications from my doctor but they make me feel fuzzy minded and kinda (zombiefied) so I quickly stopped them. After starting 5-HTP within
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Reviewer: ssssrrrrraaaa, 19-24 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I had been in a relatively light but still very draining depression for the past year or so. I used 5-HTP a few times before but it was never when I was really depressed so all it did was give me a calmer feeling and slight contentment. This week I started using 5-HTP again, with doses averaging 300-500mg a day. By the very first few days I have already noticed an increased mood, and more positive
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Reviewer: 13-18 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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i have been on this for about 4 days and so far has been really good. i am pretty satisfied with this product i have taken 200mg now down to 100mg and planning to take breaks as recommended by everyone. it has definitly been sublte for me but it has improved my mood, sleep and made me more calm and relaxed overall. reccomend for anyone that has some depression or anxiety to give it a shot. everyon
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