I know this thread is kinda dead but I felt compelled to write something.
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Originally Posted by Novemberphoenix  and have some really bizzare, repetitive and unpleasant thoughts. I've noticed an increase in general of anxiety so I didn't immediately attribute it to the 5htp. |
That is exactly what I am experiencing on this drug. I couldn't find any research that says anything about side effects other than stomach upset and vivid dreams; then I stumbled upon this post.
I've been taking this for about a month and a half, and have noticed that I've been having weird paranoid and unpleasant thoughts. It started about 2 weeks ago. This has been upsetting me and making me very uncomfortable. I've also have been having anxiety and feeling genuinely scared for no particular reason. I've never had a problem with anxiety before. It didn't occur to me that it may be this supplement until the other day when I was about to take it.
Has anyone else had this experience and if so, how long did it take to go away? Its been almost a week now and while I feel a little better I still have these weird thoughts.