bach,

I just thought of something. I take 100 mgs of 5-HTP every morning to help my brain. I have forgotten to take my morning dose a few times. When I do, I am miserable. I play ping pong 3 days a week. Without my 5-HTP dose, I can't play ping pong. The balls appear to be flying at me too fast. It is very upsetting. I wonder if you could try some 5-HTP to see if it makes a difference.

If you are taking an SSRI, you need to go slow with 5-HTP. Maybe 50 mgs for a week to see how you tolerate it. If you start sweating easily, stop. If not, trying upping to 100 mgs.

Your brain needs 5-HTP and your body produces it for your brain. For some, the brain needs more.

I also take L-Theanine (200 mgs).

I am much better on 100 mgs of 5-HTP and 200 mgs of L-Theanine that I ever was on an SSRI, paroxetine.