Reviewer: celticpaul, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I have been in a "funk" for about 9months since moving from the Desert SW to PA and missing friends - climate etc. I also had issues getting out of bed in the morning and hitting the gym, walking the dog etc.. and have gained 30lbs.. I had been reading about 5-HTP and seeing the results from comments such as below have been having on peoples lives so decided to try for myself.. what di ... Show Full Comment

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I have been in a "funk" for about 9months since moving from the Desert SW to PA and missing friends - climate etc. I also had issues getting out of bed in the morning and hitting the gym, walking the dog etc.. and have gained 30lbs.. I had been reading about 5-HTP and seeing the results from comments such as below have been having on peoples lives so decided to try for myself.. what did I have to lose right.. ? My MD had scribed Xanax for me... but it was really causing me to detach from life altogether.. I was at Costo last week and found Natrol 5-HTP - although dubious yet excited.. I tried the product and have been taking it for a week.. Well I honestly have to say.. WOW.. what a difference... No more Mr Snapper Head and now I am feeling like "normal".. I have no idea how it performs on appetite control as I am a foodie.. but I can say without a doubt that my mood has lifted and I am out of my funk and thats after 1 week.. I have found that the stupid small stuff in life that would occupy my mind for no reason at all has pretty much gone.. I have started to accept things for what they are and move on.. instead of dwelling and festering on things.. So - my opinion - for what it is worth.. go to Costco or the drug store - try it for yourself.. I think you will see a difference.. as so many people like myself have. I am heading on a family reunion vacation in a week.. my Sister said.. "bring your Xanax" - lol - nope - "ill bring my 5-htp !"
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Reviewer: AlrightNow, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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i became severely depressed like total breakdown almost all the time depression. no zest for life and so on. and i know to begin with ive always had MINOR depression problem but i did some partying a while back and i ate extascy. well doing that extremely depleated my serotonin and was causing the crazy depression and i knew it. my friend recommended 5htp to build it back up, and like others - i f ... Show Full Comment

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i became severely depressed like total breakdown almost all the time depression. no zest for life and so on. and i know to begin with ive always had MINOR depression problem but i did some partying a while back and i ate extascy. well doing that extremely depleated my serotonin and was causing the crazy depression and i knew it. my friend recommended 5htp to build it back up, and like others - i feel normal again. except i do exp. one side effect. and thats the nausia. right after i take it i get a sicky feeling in my stomach that stays for like an hour. what i read on here about it possibly being dangerous does worry me because ive done enough harm to myself. im hoping my brain can start to be normal again because of 5htp and i can eventually stop taking it.
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Reviewer: jen879902, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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My story seems to be the same as everyone else's. I have dealt w depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember and have always been on something for it. When I was on medication I was extremely forgetful and clumsy, and I never thought it was the meds. Then I was told to try this out and since I have been on it (3 months now) I have my brain and happiness back! This has been the greate ... Show Full Comment

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My story seems to be the same as everyone else's. I have dealt w depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember and have always been on something for it. When I was on medication I was extremely forgetful and clumsy, and I never thought it was the meds. Then I was told to try this out and since I have been on it (3 months now) I have my brain and happiness back! This has been the greatest alternative to pharmaceutical medicine ever! It has saved me! (by the way I take the max dose 300mg bc of how bad my depression is)
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Reviewer: Aboa, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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I have tried different meds for depression and anxiety till a Psychologist recommend me to try 5-HTP. It really helps me a lot. I used to take Lexapro but there were too many side effects that I have experienced.

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I have tried different meds for depression and anxiety till a Psychologist recommend me to try 5-HTP. It really helps me a lot. I used to take Lexapro but there were too many side effects that I have experienced.
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Reviewer: Juicebox, Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I recently started taking 100mg a day every morning along with Saint Johns Wort. For the last week. I have had very few mood swings. it seems the first few days i took it i seemed sore; not sure if it was from the pill or just everyday stress. Overall i'm satisfied with my mental state and actually being happy/not depressed.

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I recently started taking 100mg a day every morning along with Saint Johns Wort. For the last week. I have had very few mood swings. it seems the first few days i took it i seemed sore; not sure if it was from the pill or just everyday stress. Overall i'm satisfied with my mental state and actually being happy/not depressed.
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