Have you ever used the supplement 5-htp?

**castalia** · 12-16-2011, 08:48 PM

If you have, how has it affected you?

**omniblade** · 12-16-2011, 09:13 PM

It made me a little sleepy and helped me sleep at night. I didn't really feel an effect from it. I use valerian roots before bed if I'm having muscle pain.

**castalia** · 12-16-2011, 09:30 PM

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	It made me a little sleepy and helped me sleep at night. I didn't really feel an effect from it. I use valerian roots before bed if I'm having muscle pain.

Have you ever used 5-htp or valerian consistently (not just at night)? Did it take the INTJ edge off?

**sms444** · 12-16-2011, 10:52 PM

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	It made me a little sleepy and helped me sleep at night. I didn't really feel an effect from it. I use valerian roots before bed if I'm having muscle pain.

This was my experience too -- very mild, if any. I've only ever taken it before bed (never during the day), and only a handful of times (5 to 10 maybe).

**BuShinJu** · 12-18-2011, 03:42 AM

Haven't taken 5 htp.

Have taken valerian consistantly for the past 2 months say, at night only though. Have noticed that I eventually stopped dreaming, which I don't think is healthy and sleep did not feel 'satisfactory'. Dreams came back as soon as I stopped. I still hang out with the devil every now and then.

What edge are you trying to take off.

**castalia** · 12-18-2011, 07:52 AM

	Originally Posted by BuShinJu To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Haven't taken 5 htp. Have taken valerian consistantly for the past 2 months say, at night only though. Have noticed that I eventually stopped dreaming, which I don't think is healthy and sleep did not feel 'satisfactory'. Dreams came back as soon as I stopped. I still hang out with the devil every now and then.

That's weird. Valerian is supposed to help you dream more. I guess it depends on your body's chemistry.


	What edge are you trying to take off.

The nervousness/anxiety/apprehension. Also, it helps tone down my J.
I wish I could find a meditation technique to help me with this, but everytime I've tried one, it has not worked.

**omniblade** · 12-18-2011, 10:23 AM

I took a valerian root once when I was anxious and over-thinking. It helped me lighten up for a few hours.

**Latro** · 12-18-2011, 11:20 AM

No, but thanks for reminding me, I may try it over break. If I do and this thread is still alive I'll post my findings.

**BuShinJu** · 12-18-2011, 04:53 PM

One of the other threads was about taurine supplements. I tried them only for a few days and didn't really see any effect on anxiety levels.

Also, Inositol has been recomended for the same thing. I haven't found any supplements yet, but I heard that oats and raisons have it in them, so guess what I have been having for breakfast :-)

The best thing I have found for my anxiety is lots and lots of exercise. Then afterwards I am too tired to care about anything except sleep.

12-16-2011, 08:48 PM	#1
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12-16-2011, 09:13 PM	#2
omniblade Member [48%] MBTI: ENTP Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,929	It made me a little sleepy and helped me sleep at night. I didn't really feel an effect from it. I use valerian roots before bed if I'm having muscle pain.
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12-18-2011, 03:42 AM	#5
BuShinJu Member [43%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,734	Haven't taken 5 htp. Have taken valerian consistantly for the past 2 months say, at night only though. Have noticed that I eventually stopped dreaming, which I don't think is healthy and sleep did not feel 'satisfactory'. Dreams came back as soon as I stopped. I still hang out with the devil every now and then. What edge are you trying to take off.
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12-18-2011, 10:23 AM	#7
omniblade Member [48%] MBTI: ENTP Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,929	I took a valerian root once when I was anxious and over-thinking. It helped me lighten up for a few hours.
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Latro Veteran Member [85%] MBTI: INTP Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,413	No, but thanks for reminding me, I may try it over break. If I do and this thread is still alive I'll post my findings.
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12-18-2011, 04:53 PM	#9
BuShinJu Member [43%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,734	One of the other threads was about taurine supplements. I tried them only for a few days and didn't really see any effect on anxiety levels. Also, Inositol has been recomended for the same thing. I haven't found any supplements yet, but I heard that oats and raisons have it in them, so guess what I have been having for breakfast :-) The best thing I have found for my anxiety is lots and lots of exercise. Then afterwards I am too tired to care about anything except sleep.
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