Anyway, you need EGCG with this combo to prevent 5HTP and mucune from being converted in the stomach or it wont work (atleast the LDOPA wont reach your brain).
I've added the EGCG. I'm not having much faith in this. I did take 100mg 5-htp and then later in the day I took another one, and I *think* it calmed me down.
Just wanted to add something. I see you took lexapro and other meds. It is my belief that what makes SA worse is meds that affect serotnin levels such as SSRIs. My SA only got worse after taking ssri's. Most people dont make the connection.
Just wanted to say please be careful because often taking meds makes things worse.
I'm more inclined to try supplements now and I dont trust doctors, they dont know much about the meds they prescribe.
Im thinking typtophan may be something worth trying, Ive heard it has better results than 5htp.
L-typtophan works for me. My depression is stll there, but it's helped with my SA quite a lot. I only take it before bed, I've had some good and bad experiences with it during the day. Works well for anxiety, I don't find myself constantly thinking about **** like I use to.
5-HTP was way harsher, not taking that **** ever again.
You know, I remember a time in my life when I wasn't consumed by anxiety.
It was a short period but I was on Seroquel, Wellbutrin, Neurontin, and Paxil I believe. It was in 2006.
I told my therapist about it and he said I should tell my psychiatrist about it, but she wasn't having it. She just brushed it aside and kept me on Prozac which did nothing.
I had issues for years that I always believed to be anxiety related. I never considered myself as being depressed and had several friends attempt suicide under the influence of seretonin affecting drugs, so I repeatedly denied the psychiatrist request that I take any SSRI or MAOI. I was prescribed klonipin about a year ago and it completely alleviated my movement disorder(I have a very noticable twitch that has turned into a tremor). I found out 3 days ago after visiting a neurologist that I have what they believe to be a movement disorder known as myoclonic dystonia. I always assumed that my twitching and shaking was due to my anxiety and have now learned that It was in fact my nervous disorder that was causing my social anxiety. Maybe you should investigate whether you have a similar disorder as there are many types. I'm living the closest to a normal life in as long as I can remember now that I am on an effective drug for what is actually wrong with me. I abused drugs(mainly downers) for years in an attempt to alleviate my symptoms, but the reality of the situation was that I was truely ill with a rare disorder. I wish you nothing but the best and hope your finding peace in some way. my spirituality has grown tremendously through this experience and I'm grateful to the creator for all he has given me despite the suffering that comes with it(I'm not a christian or bible nut, just spiritual). Feel free to PM me as this is my first post on this forum which I joined just to chime in on this conversation.
They recommend taking 5-HTP before bed and the Dopa Mucuna in the morning. It takes time for these to work. The 5-HTP increases levels of Serotonin. The Dopa Mucuna promotes higher levels of Dopamine. Contrary to popular belief, SSRIs do not increase Serotonin levels. They simply prevent the reuptake of Serotonin making it more readily available.
I have tried almost every psych med out there. SSRIs did not do anything for me. In fact, they seemed to make things worse for me. Lots of unpleasant side effects. One prescription med I have tried that helped with social anxiety and anxiety in general is Propranolol. It is a beta blocker with many different uses and typically has very low side effects.
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