You really expanded on the article. I absolutely agree with you that moderate to severe depression must be stabilized first, and then treated holistically. I'm looking into 5-HTP myself, though I don't want to go off my little dose of Prozac (10 mg/day). For me, Prozac, B vitamins, plenty of protein (getting enough carbs is easy), my light therapy lamp and walking are what make the difference, but I could use a little boost. I've been very down the last few weeks--ever since I injured my back--and I'm slowly pulling myself back up.

Lynn Siprelle, Editor