Thread: PCS 9 years - at the end of my rope
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Old 06-09-2019, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho View Post
5-HTP is standardized. I get mine from Vitacost.com Walmart sells Nature's Bounty. I shop for best price. I don't go for the high priced up sells. I am not placebo influenced.

I was on maximum dose SSRI Paxil for 14 years. I tapered over 2 months and started adding 5-htp after getting to 1/2 dose.

Some try L-Tryptophan to help with taper off an SSRI. It is a precursor to 5-HTP.

SSRIs and Benzos are not good for the brain.
Ok thanks for the recommendation. What other supplements/herbs do you take that help you with TBI/Anxiety related symptoms? And how much 5htp do you take and what time of the day?

Thanks
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