My 17 year old has just managed to come off antipsychotic meds , she is taking 5 htp and they seem to have had a miraculous effect on her. She tried to stop her meds a few years ago and her mood dipped very quickly and had to go back on them. This time she started to take 5 htp straight away after stopping meds and her mood hasn’t dipped and she can sleep! I can only recommend 5htp 🤩🤗
@valerietheriault4311
Жыл бұрын
Super. What dose 5htp, mg? And when is she taking it?
@reenaenae8187
Жыл бұрын
What dose is she on? Dosing schedule?
@lylew7
4 жыл бұрын
Just to offer my experience with melatonin... I've used 9-12 mg sublingual melatonin every night for almost 2 years. I never had nightmares until something flared up my PTSD -- so about a year without nightmares. I also don't wake up any groggier than I always have, since I was a child... it wears off in about 5 hours. Since our body produces melatonin every day to make us sleepy, I think it's pretty natural, just topping up what we normally produce! Love your vids!
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Yes excellent information thank you :)!! Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
@missiegooch1217
2 жыл бұрын
My 18yo daughter has been asking me to get her 5HTP for a while and I wanted to research it better first. She has taken melatonin for a while but it really doesn’t help anymore. She would have 24-48 hours of sleeplessness. Well last night was her first night of 5 HTP and what a success. She slept 12 hours and woke up so thrilled. I am thankful to find your video today. Also curious if you still find that it helps you after a few years?
@cherylsandefer9844
4 жыл бұрын
A doctor here in Birmingham, presenting about depression and sleep problems, said that one of the two main reasons people are unsuccessful in using Melatonin effectively is that their doctors are telling them to take it only an hour before going to bed. He recommends taking the Melatonin around 6 or 7 at night, if you want to be asleep by 10. So try taking it earlier, so then maybe no nightmares.
@cherylsandefer9844
4 жыл бұрын
And also, you won't be so sleepy in the morning .
@rebeccawilliams139
4 жыл бұрын
I got told to take it 4 hours before bed and it works great when I need to get back into a proper sleep schedule, the only thing is since it’s so much earlier than when I’m sleeping i sometimes forget it then I feel like I can’t take it any later because then I’ll be groggy in the morning and feel the same anyway if not worse.
@jackwheat3272
3 жыл бұрын
I use the yumi 5HTP, I find 100mg as it states on the tub doesn't do anything at all, but if I take 150mg I sleep amazing! research says for sleep you can supplement between 100-300mg, do not take with SSRI! I'm not an expect just the research I've done myself! would recommend 5HTP for sleep
@pepegrillo8488
4 жыл бұрын
Melatonin drops me like a rock, i love it😊 never have a nightmare. Looking forward to go to sleep. I know, passing out is the highlight of my life, sad.
@jmk1962
4 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention coming off gadgets and social media at least an hour before bed as you need to let your mind slow down before sleeping.
@thomasa5619
4 жыл бұрын
I’m diagnosed Aspergers and ADHD, but not severe with either. Generally I have to distract myself to sleep with youtube
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Oh hey, that is interesting. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
@infantryrecon101st
4 жыл бұрын
Same, probably not the healthiest but it works! :)
@thomasa5619
4 жыл бұрын
If I’m not distracted, I’m thinking, and that keeps me busier and awake
@siamesevrsbalinese4103
4 жыл бұрын
Love your house. Relate to the tidiness. No clutter no mess!
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Love tidy home!!
@janinacooper4199
4 жыл бұрын
Sleep is hit and miss for me. I rely on my earplugs, without them sleep is not an option. This video is is very helpful because the nights when I can't sleep are usually when something important is planned for the next day so I should get a good nights rest. Never tried any medication because the thought kind of freaks me out. Thank you for your review, I will definitely look into that more.
@annasmith5624
10 ай бұрын
That is exactly the same as me at least I'm not alone with it 😢
@candyjj7724
4 жыл бұрын
I just started melatonin and the first day was HELL but it's really working because I'm not rushing on the bedtime decrease to reset my body clock (30 mins per week) I sleep soooo much better!!!! I actually fall asleep instead of staying awake trying to sleep till 4:00 AM (I know because there's a weird beeping that happens every night at 4)
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Aw man it can me sooo hard. Keep going you are doing amazing. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
@Voxterx
4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean it was hell? What happend?
@nathanberry4339
4 жыл бұрын
my problem is and i dont know if its an aspergers thing but as soon as i start to relax my brain starts to race with thoughts and i cant sleep that said i would advise that anyone wanting to try to self medicate should always speak to their doctor first especially if they are on other forms of medication
@tat2dfreak3
4 жыл бұрын
End of the video: Yes, the nightmares from Melatonin... Yes, I remember now. That, is why I stopped taking it (Related to my PTSD). I haven't taken 5 HTP (Vegan 100mg) for very long or often enough to have any negative effects, other than the heavy fog, 1st thing in the morning, when I get about 6 hrs sleep or a little less. I should also include, I have ADHD, too. For me: 5 HTP = blissful 6+ hrs of deep sleep (More than 6, preferred) for optimal recharge
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the awesome feedback and insight. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
@MartKart8
4 жыл бұрын
I gave the video a thumbs up, but I don't have problems going to sleep. I spend most of all day playing video games, and when it's late I start to fall asleep, still playing. I never knew there could be an issue with sleep before, good video.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you so much!! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
@vee6394
4 жыл бұрын
I swear by 5htp to keep me balanced- not just on sleep but to keep my mind calmer as it increases serotonin (mood) and malatonin (sleep) Although it is chemical it is over the counter here in the uk at places like Holland and Barrett and I recommend them as vegan options are widely available too...St John's wort would be somethingI would have used, except it interferes with contraception injections/pill etc but do look into 5HTp- only downside is if used a lot it can deplete Dopamine which just needs to be managed and maintained throughout. 5HTP saved me so I am totally biased of course x
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it has really good mental health benefits!! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
@pmarsili8405
4 жыл бұрын
Could you use it for a 10 year old? Thanks
@Dreams2come_
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe if you take L-tyrosine with 5htp it could help with dopamine as well
@RobertPartridge
4 жыл бұрын
The timing on this video couldn't be better!
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah? I hope this helps :). Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
@garyfrancis5015
4 жыл бұрын
I did the science to this in ask Dr Tony video. Studies says the ASD brain takes longer for the subconscience to which compare to typicial brains. Sadly when it come to autism brain just doesn't switch off. Ideally I would like to sleep without medication. And your anxiety techniques breath in for 5 second and breath out work with relaxing sleep. But the relaxing music even classical music works for me. I just focus on the music slow my subconscience brain down. Drink hot milk. If hungry eat grapes. Because it break down easier in the stomach. Defiently don't eat pastry before bed makes you bloated. So it's in between you don't want to be hungry in bed either. Don't drink alcohol all that sugar and carbon dioxide.
@garyfrancis5015
4 жыл бұрын
But I relised I don't have ADHD, I have traits of ADHD with the autism. (As well as OCD and Tourette's the cross over diagnoses with autism). But I know that you sleep doubly effective with full ADHD and ASD. So sadly sleep is even harder for you.
@hieuhn99
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I need more tips, struggled all my life with sleep
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Ah ok for sure!! Will have more videos out on this! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
@justbreathe6510
4 жыл бұрын
My 5 year old was recently diagnosed with high functioning autism and ADHD. I watch your videos to try to gain some perspective and help him with his challenges. Sleep is a HUGE problem!! Dr. Stated it’s dangerous to give melatonin to a young child on a daily basis so I’m struggling to find things that will help him fall asleep and not wake hours before he should. This has led to him only getting 8.5-9.5 hrs per night instead of the recommended 10.5-12 which leads to lower frustration tolerance and more aggressive behavior and meltdowns. He also struggles with sensory sensitivities. Some things are known triggers but at other times it seems random so I’m curious about the moon phase effects. Please tell me more. 😊
@AutumnGarnet
4 жыл бұрын
So I've been taking 5-HTP for a few years for mood regulation and improving my emotional baseline. Because 5-HTP is a serotonin precursor (i.e. it gets converted to serotonin in your system) it takes a few days to reach consistent levels, which explains why the effect wasn't immediate for you. It just so happens that serotonin affects your sleep patterns, which explains why I'm unable to sleep in on the weekends! 😹 As others have said, you definitely do not want to couple it with SSRIs because it can indeed be fatal.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I have stopped this at the moment as I am on mediation.
@AutumnGarnet
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheAspieWorld I suspect one here and there shouldn't be an issue, but of course I'm not a doctor so your doctor's advise is always best! I'm on Strattera for ADHD and it has minor action on serotonin, but so far I seem to be doing okay.
@krystaldixon3070
4 жыл бұрын
My 10 year old autistic son takes melatonin, found him to be sluggish and hard to wake on a school day. His psychologist suggested giving it to him an hpur earlier to help with that.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I did find that melatonin can make you super sluggish. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
@MrPhantomby
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 26 from Scotland and on prescription Melatonin, you can't get it without a prescription in the UK as it's classified as a medicine NOT a supplement. I'm on 3mg, usual dose is 2mg. Nothing else I have tried for sleep, and doctors have put me on everything more or less, has worked without giving me serious side effects (mostly grogginess, inability to wake up, brain fog, slow thoughts etc). Have noticed more vivid dreams, but I kinda like them, even scary ones 😂 Takes a couple hours to work but waking up I feel groggy for about ten minutes then I'm fully awake. Overall good experience! Thanks for the vid
@eclecticcyclist
4 жыл бұрын
Good sleep is not about what you add to your diet, but what you take out, namely carbohydrates. Carbs (sugars are concentrated carbs), raise your bold glucose levels, which cause your body to increase insulin production. This drives all your cells harder, including the nerve cells in your brain. I avoid food with added sugar, like biscuits, cakes and bread. fruit juices and alcohol, and limit things like chips, white rice and pasta and sleep 8 hours a night, no problem.
@mothercoyote351
4 жыл бұрын
I've used melatonin & like u said it made me sluggish the next day as well as making me more touchy. I've never tried the other one though. I'm effected by the Moon & have been since I was a kid.
@elokubano
2 жыл бұрын
Check your system for parasites. They are most active during full moon.
@crespo0519
2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video- my 4 y/o struggles with sleep. She will be up all night/ I started her back up on melatonin bc I want her along w myself Sleep- it is extremely exhausting. But I heard melatonin can cAuse issues later in years like dementia; hoping that’s not true !! really haven’t researched it enough- so thank you for providing all of your info on sleep!
@katiie7
4 жыл бұрын
I know this sounds weird but I was affected by the moon for YEARS then I did parasite cleansing strongly for 9 months but in total about a year and a 1/2. The moon never affected me since. It’s always worth a shot!
@Delordem
2 жыл бұрын
I want to do a parasite cleanse but I’m honestly so scared lmao I’m scared of seeing what comes out
@kestrel.m
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately for me the only thing that has helped me sleep well is, exhaustion from pregnancy XD
@feralkitty33
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry if this comes off as rude I did not intend. I am not the biggest fan at all KZitem videos premiering on a certain time and that being revealedto the viewer. One of the few places in life I genuinely love surprises is when I go onto KZitem and see new uploads from channels I like knowing that a video will be coming out on a specific day at a specific time kind of break the enjoyment for me.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
It’s cool. I do the premier to get people excited and in the know of when and what video will be uploaded.
@SomosLaNuevaEra
2 жыл бұрын
Puedes hacerlo‚ solo hazlo. Este es el comienzo de algo nuevo‚ no intentes volver atrás‚ eres genial. Si llegaste hasta aquí‚ nadie puede detenerte ahora. ❤️
@garyfrancis5015
4 жыл бұрын
It been 4 days since Dan last video your slowing down. I would say listen to Enya helps sleep.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jmk1962
4 жыл бұрын
Sabrina Claudio's music puts me to sleep, it's so soothing.
@julieorton6247
11 ай бұрын
I watched a bit of a video you did, that mentioned feeling a need for increased oxygen, but now I can't find it. Any idea what it was?
@tiapayne4260
4 жыл бұрын
I tried Valerian root in place of melatonin. My ADHD complicates my ability to get a good night's sleep. Both give me interesting dreams. I hate this!
@rockym4521
4 жыл бұрын
One way I get myself to sleep is by singing nursery rhymes in my head and developing an “ear worm” that blocks out all the other thoughts.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Ooh yeah I actually have a rain storm noise in most of the time. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
@tat2dfreak3
4 жыл бұрын
Paused @ 0:16 for this: 5 HTP works very well for me. I may be a little "slow" after waking up, but, it fades quickly. I just started using it last May(?) But, I have to take it when I'm more than 6 hours from my alarm (for work) otherwise, I won't take it. At 6 hours the fog is a little tough to get thru in the morning. I have not tried 5 HTP with less time to sleep. I can't remember if I ever tried Melatonin. I probably did at some point in my life. I guess it didn't help enough to continue? OK lets watch which one wins!
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Haha awesome that’s super interesting as I found that 6 hours is its cut off time to. Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
@leakoly123
4 жыл бұрын
For sleep i tried Valerian supplements, it is a relaxing drug, i thought it would make me able to sleep better, that was not what it did, however it did make me far less stressed, and anxious. For sleep i have also tried hypnotism videos, it works sometimes, the problem i had with it is that i randomly have to scratch my nose and that it feels incredibly wierd.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
YES!! I actually do the smear thing with hypnosis videos haha
@stijnvandenbruel2790
4 жыл бұрын
Lunar calendar is the word you were looking for ;)
@karoshi2
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! Didn't try anything yet to sleep better and was about to buy a pack of Yummi Gummies to try, *BUT* I'm sure my kids would neither listen nor read and just eat the treats I "hid" from them. Will have to be pills.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I guess they are not for everyone :). Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
@vinnievinceQC
4 жыл бұрын
5htp interact with some antidepressants like the SSRI’s and can cause serotonin syndrome... I looked at the link to the supplements site and the melatonin supplement have only 1 mg of melatonin for 2 gummies so it’s a very low dose. I’m surprise it’s helping you to sleep. Usual dose is between 3 to 10 mg.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I am on other medication for now for my conditions and so I had to stop the 5HTP for now.
@vinnievinceQC
4 жыл бұрын
The Aspie World That’s great then 👍🏻 I just wanted to be sure you wasn’t taking both at the same time.
@gildapolanco7499
Жыл бұрын
I have a teenage son in the spectrum of autism and I always had the feeling the moon had something to do with his behavior Thanks
@EijaBerg5362
5 ай бұрын
Fun to watch this. I have used 5htp and melatoniini and they Works as well.
@breezybears
5 ай бұрын
Together? That’s what I came here to find out…
@guizaopaulista2008
Жыл бұрын
I have serious doubts if autistic people should take 5HTP and triptofan,Autistic people many time have brain inflamation,and Triptofan and inflamation can produce brain degeration,not sure about it.
@Knifedbread
4 жыл бұрын
When I was like maybe 7 years old I had to take melatonin to help me sleep. Funny fact: I was scared to sleep because I have paranoia and hallucinate so yeah sleep was scary for me. Melatonin gave me horrible nightmares after a while and my therapist recommended me melatonin not so long ago because she thought I was paranoid because I didn't sleep. Yeahhhhh melatonin is only gonna make that worse with the nightmares.
@erroidz
4 жыл бұрын
I stay away from 5HTP as I'm on Citalopram. However, I do take Melatonin as my sleep patterns are horrific otherwise. However I only need one 2mg gummi (I use Yumi too) as I've found any more than that actually makes me overtired and makes getting to sleep much harder than it would have done if I don't take any. As long as I get up when I wake up rather than go back to sleep for a bit longer I don't get a hang over from it either.
@danielmclaughlin2145
3 жыл бұрын
Just started griffonia last week and my light sensitivity has gone no more headaches, adrenals are way better and sleep. More confident better workouts and digestion is better. I think more people are deficient in serotonin then dopamine due to shikimic acid depletion in the soil and also gut dysbiosis
@danielmclaughlin2145
Жыл бұрын
Thought I'd come back to this melatonin is way better and more helpful as it's being used for cancer and metabolic diseases now
@lysagreen2314
4 жыл бұрын
Love your home and your dog 🐕! I have always had sleep issues. I take melatonin every night. It works okay sometimes. I have also taken valerian root, which helps but is not for long term use. I didn’t know about 5HTP, so I will try to get some. Thanks so much for the information. Love that your dog is allowed on your sofa.
@Leathurkatt
4 жыл бұрын
I'm lucky if I can get any sleep at night, let alone be able to sleep for more than 3-4 hours at a time. Why? I overheat easily (it's not menopause, it has been an issue my whole life), and my brain will not shut the frak up long enough to let me get much sleep...
@cathyborek5597
4 жыл бұрын
Loved the vid and shared to my friend Drew. He's an aspie w sleep problems.
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you that is awesome, Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
@glennflorence6222
4 жыл бұрын
I work a job that has alot of blue light sources. thank you for the note on the moon The moon affects my mood and sleep as well I wonder if this happens with female aspies as well. I have found that melatonin consistently when the moon waxes and CBD when the moon wanes is what works. let me know if you notice this with any other supplements.
@meis18mofo77
4 жыл бұрын
sorry but half of this video I felt like shouting 'GET ON WITH IT' pls... just get to the point
@jmk1962
4 жыл бұрын
Yep it could have been said in 10 minutes not 20 with all the waffle and fillers in between
@brianparker9334
4 жыл бұрын
20 mg of melatonin every night and I don't know honestly if it helps but I'll look into this 5-HTP so thanks for doing the video and enjoy your toothpaste haha also I'm going to look into getting one of those Moon charts cuz I could be something that may affect me
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Ah yes the charts are super cool and they look neat so hey!! Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
@brianparker9334
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheAspieWorld Have for as long as I've seen you. You're videos are fantastic. Keep it up!
@xfirefoxy
3 жыл бұрын
Knew you'd be at the top of my search 😂 during the day... Tired forcing myself awake. Night time 🥳🥳😣 Thing is, my doctor is no help. They say I need to eat different things and there's autism has nothing to do with why I eat the same things. So they told me to do that and I'll be better. Also sleep has nothing to do with autism either. Basically autism isn't real is what I'm getting or atleast how it feels. I've questioned my doctor and they have no idea about it. I thought the UK was more progressed but 🙄🙃 AND SHE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW WHAT DR PEPPER WAS!!! 😭😭 But yep I'm a gonna watch your video now as its gone to an ad break while typing. 😅 I'm sun affected. I get panic attacks when I see it get light outside. It tires me out but I still feel wired. 😳
@PotatoQueen1989
4 жыл бұрын
I tried melatonin previously as i was diagnosed with insomnia and it didn't work, i did try 5HTP and found my anxiety was worse with it, i do sleep restriction, go to bed when i'm tired wake up at the same time everyday, some days it's hard but if i really do struggle i have a sedative to use, i still struggle with sleep, i miss the time when sleep wasn't such an issue, i could have naps and still sleep in the evening
@toobafatima5845
2 жыл бұрын
Hay. I’m a homeopath. Maybe I can help u with ur sleep trouble. Tell me this info. Where u vaccinated in ur secondary school? Let me know.
@andym28
3 жыл бұрын
I went vegan and it sorted my insomnia out quickly.
@ravenzahm4980
4 жыл бұрын
I had night terrors as a kid but since High School i've been taking melatonin most nights to sleep and I would say if anything I dream less. Might be because i have ADHD, maybe NT people get nightmares from it more often?
@danielaphillips6955
4 жыл бұрын
Love 5htp
@Adam-w1878
2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate do they have cbd oil in them I seen a video of urs last night the green gummy ones had cbd do these sleeping ones have them in also
@dragonode1
3 жыл бұрын
When do you take the 5htp for sleep?
@SecularPaganMum
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect!! Thank you
@PenjaminFranklyn
4 жыл бұрын
Medical cannabis has been a lifesaver for me!
@ShellMaky
3 жыл бұрын
Omg I am at my most agitated on a full Moon! Every time. A total mess😓
@rachelbond6121
3 жыл бұрын
Wheres the link for these.
@arrekesu6384
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe try some Thc bro
@jessicasmith8589
4 жыл бұрын
My sons on the asd spectrum and he’s on this night 3 an it has worked a treat I can’t believe the difference in he’s mood throughout the day too cause he’s not as tired anymore amazing 👌
@connorduke4619
4 жыл бұрын
He's on which one?
@shirosurfer8864
3 жыл бұрын
Two melatonin before going to bed?? Dudeee ur nuts that's so hardddd NVM they are gummies XD
@MathieuAlepin
4 жыл бұрын
Is there gelatine in those gummy pills? If so, might be a problem with being vegan or vegetarian. Thanks for the video!
@TheAspieWorld
4 жыл бұрын
No no like I said they are Vegan which means they do not contain gelatine :). Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
@Lighting_Desk
4 жыл бұрын
So many ads.
@ghostgoat5508
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe try eating meat? Might help your testosterone levels too.
@User-pz4re
2 жыл бұрын
Eating meat helps testosterone but not that much to be honest. High protein diets can lower testosterone and increase cortisol. You need moderate amounts
@johnrambo4259
3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried experimental autism help by sapien medicine
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