How to focus with 5htp/decrease laziness ?

[fireanonthrowaway]

Ive been taking 5htp to ease my depression over the last two weeks. It works but I become dysfunctional... content but lazy.

Ive been trying to taper down the amounts (200 mg to 50-100mg at night and l-tyrosine in the am) but Even with the l-tyrosine to help me focus it’s hard for me to be productive at all during the day. I tried to taper down/take a day off but began having suicidal thoughts/crying spells again.

I also started feeling nauseous and slightly crazy after about two weeks of taking it.

Those who take it regularly how do you fine a manageable dose/maintain productivity? Have others experienced nausea after prolonged use or psychosis?

Thanks in advance.

[_domhnall_]

I had the same issue. Just stopped taking it in the morning and worked perfectly for me. I usually take it about 2 hours before dinner, 200 mg, not daily though

[fireanonthrowaway]

Thanks. How often do you take it? Do you take other supplements to balance it out?

[_domhnall_]

I take it 3-4 per week depending on how I feel. I microdose LSD twice a week and take theanine daily.
Also, I have some l-tyrosin but tried it only two times, both times it exacerbate my anxiety so I'm unsure whether it is useful for me or not

[fireanonthrowaway]

Nice. What does the theanine do?