is 5htp a good alternative to anti depressants?

Answer 1

Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings :-

ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death, Panic Attacks, Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.


Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 2

Herbal supplements are better. Anti depressants have too many side effects so IMO it's not worth taking. St John's Wort appears to be the herbal remedy of choice but I haven't tried it. Someone recommended 5HTP and it worked for me. I hear Yoga's good as well. Most of the time depression sets in after one has been under stress for a while. I use Bach's Rescue Remedy to relieve stress and anxiety.

Answer 3

Yes. It is thee only one that worked for me when everything else didn't. Plus, it is natural---this is the best thing you can do. Take 2400 fish oil caps, 200mg 5-htp(all at night; sleep so,so much better-I took 4 50mg but you can find on iherb the actaul 100 or even 200 bottled), stay away from high sugar foods and high carbs; basic meats,chicken,vegies fruits, is best. Get yourself involved with something (groups or orgs.) if you don't already belong to one. Yahoo groups is a good way to meet up with people and the actual meetup.com is to; you can pick something your interested in and join and usually free if not 5.00 a quarter. Take 30 minute a day non-stop walks. I would say that should help alot...a multi(vegan or food based) is also a good idea to top it off. I hope you have found this helpful; after I had experienced this and found myself stuck...I swore I would lead people onto what worked for me to help out and keep them away from unecessary perscription meds(a money -scam ) all the way around:) Take good care,Missa

Answer 4

The only issue I have with herbal supplements is that they are not regulated. You don't know if what the package says is in something.... is actually in there.
Only buy trusted brands if you still want to try 5HTP.
Good luck!

Answer 5

u mean sertraline? that is really good but there are many antideps these days. Your doctor knows what's best for you.