| I had been feeling a little blue the past few months. I didn't want to take an anti-depressant (too heavy and too many side effects). I read this book :
http://www.amazon.com/The-Mood-Cure-Program-Emotions-Today/d... She basically advocates for the supplements 5htp and St John's Wort taken three times a day (empty stomach ideally). Her theory is that a lot of our depressive moods are due to nutritional deficiencies and that the amino acids that help with serotonin production are easily depleted (via drinking coffee, alcohol, aspartame, stresses, and lack of sleep). Nonetheless, I am feeling better, and feeling like I am making incremental improvements each week. Much less anxiety. No side effects to report (sexual, clouded brain syndrome). St John's Wort: http://examine.com/supplements/Hypericum+perforatum/ 5-HTP
http://examine.com/supplements/5-HTP/ L-Tyrosene is also advocated in the book as a motivational booster (increases dopamine). It's effects feel like a strong cup of coffee. I'm not in any way connected to this book or these supplements; just happy to share something that worked for me regarding depression and anxiety. |