Fleegle4

I've been finding myself being very anxious about food lately, and I've noticed that when I've not eaten for a while, I am particularly anxious, so it gets harder to eat that something that will lessen the anxiety (vicious circle). When my blood sugar is stable (after I've eaten a decent meal), I no longer have the anxiety. I did some research and read that for some people, it's could be a seratonin abnormality and that 5-HTP (which is a variant on tryptophan, the stuff in the turkey!) can help with that. I've seen that it can have effectiveness both to aid weight loss for the obese, but moderate the mood of the underweight. I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with it for either appetite moderation or mood moderation, and what kinds of success or side effects they had.

Thanks.

Susannah

I take it, and it seems to make me feel good at first, but then sleepy, but this is also how it is supposed to work. Seratonin triggers our cycle of melatonin, so expect to feel sleepy about 4 or so hours after taking it. I think I'm going to have to stop taking it at breakfast, because I CANNOT stay awake when the aftertoon slumps hit.

leocat

i have been reading up on this 5-HTP and it seems to be quite helpful.

DOes anyone know if you can take while on Dianette?