Dizzysillyak Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 FWIW .. I use Natural Factors 100 mg coated 5HTP. I've tried other 5HTPs, melatonin, theanine etc but this one is the only one that actually helps me sleep ... within 30 minutes, I'm out ... theanine does help with anxiety though if anyone needs this .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 I've wondered if Celexa would help (or something similar). I'll discuss with the specialist I see in the fall. I never wanted to take an SSRI as I just don't think science completely understands the brain yet, but if it helps, well, I guess it's worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 My son, who started his SSRI at 13 y/o, also had major hypersomnia issues with lexapro. When his dosage was upped, he was so wired he literally didn't sleep for several days. Per his doc's instructions, we learned to harness that extra energy by taking the lexapro in the AM. This is a bit of a paradoxical reaction as SSRI's typically are calming & taken in the PM. I have repeated this over and over (forgive me), but I think it bears repeating. Before you give up on an SSRI, start with a tiny dose and work your way up to a therapeutic level. Many have EXTREMELY negative reactions initially. JulieJulie-I will have to try the specialist how important it is for me to start on a very small dose...how did you guys do it? Did you increase weekly? Monthly? Did you cut pills or use liquid? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 In this study the cellular granule that relates to the amount of peripheral serotonin also has some effect on histamines. Perhaps an overexpression of these delta granules might result in excessive periperhal serotonin, increased norepinephrine transduction and increased histamine release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 In this study the cellular granule that relates to the amount of peripheral serotonin also has some effect on histamines. Perhaps an overexpression of these delta granules might result in excessive periperhal serotonin, increased norepinephrine transduction and increased histamine release.I know your observations are important, I feel that it is. But, I guess I'm dumb --- I don't understand it. Would you please break down the observation and explain it to me? How does this work in our bodies and what effect would it have on us? What do we do about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmadebyemy Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 interesting. is there an easy way to test serotonin levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 I found an SRNI to be a wonder drug for me. I have orthostatic hypotension and NCS. The norepinepherine,whatever it does, is just what I need. SSRIs give me bad insomnia.hi Vlinder, I understand you perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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