Food Addiction Support Group

An individual suffering from a food addiction disorder frequently experiences episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings...

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5-HTP

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I recently heard that this suppliment can be helpful for people who suffer with anxiety and food addiction.I've been doing research on it for a couple of days, and I know theres no "magic pill" but it sounds like it may be a good tool in getting better. I began taking 50mg a day yesterday. I was just wondering if anyone has tried it, for this purpose
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I've just been reading this thread to my boyfriend who takes 5-HTP occasionally to help him relax and sleep better (he suffers from the disorder "thinking too damned much", lol). I was on an SSRI before and got off of it because I also felt like I was too dumb to develop appropriate coping mechanisms. Since I've gotten off of the SSRI I've been able to get over this quicker but have been emotionally up and down a lot, and have DEFINITELY been eating more and more compulsively.

I went ahead and took a pill today. I will try to report my reactions to it as well.
Aronia
Aronia
I hope it works for you too.
I started on 5 HTP again and I noticed a huge difference in my food-binge control.
I see food, I have the urge, but I am sort of indifferent to it. I take a bite and I'm satisfied.
I hope it stays this way. I take 100 mg at night.
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