MamacatPatch,
Don't let MY experience dissuade you from trying Ashwagandha. I know that I react differently to things than probably most of the population.
In fact I may very well try it again someday, but if I do I will not get any standardized extracts and I will try a very small amount and proceed slowly.
Most people I know cant even tell if an herb is working for them or not because they don't notice the effects.
My body is very reactive to any substance. It can sometimes be a good thing when something helps me, but lots of times it seems like a burden.