I was on Prozac for about 4 years and now on Celexa (generic) for about 4 months (30mg/day). I would like to switch to something natural. My symptoms are mild blues and mild anxiety. I have gained ... read more
suechan
I was on Prozac for about 4 years and now on Celexa (generic) for about 4 months (30mg/day). I would like to switch to something natural. My symptoms are mild blues and mild anxiety. I have gained ... read more
suechan
"how does SJW compare to prescription AD's? "
, posted Wed 25 Jan 18:11just wondering, for people that have experience with both SJW and prescription antidepressants, how would you say the antidepressant effects of St. John's Wort compare to the prescription drugs? ... read more
Jeremy
"What brand of SJW do you recommend? "
, posted Wed 25 Jan 13:131st time experimenting with SJW previously taken AD's but dislike the various side effects. I am now experiencing sleep disorders and low moods.Reading various discussions I gather that some b ... read more
zebedee
"Can swj change my personality "
, posted Tue 24 Jan 16:39Hi, can anyone please could give me support coz i been my problem in my personality. I get easily upset and easily angry and feel sad every minute. I tend negative ideas on my mind in every plan that ... read more
reyhav
"Looking for info on combining Prozac with SJW "
, posted Tue 24 Jan 05:50Despite all the warnings I've been combining Prozac with SJW for 5 days. Does anyone know of any sites with any helpful info? All I can find is sites saying "don't do it". I've only found one account ... read more
Eurostar
"SAM-e "
, posted Tue 24 Jan 03:06I have been reading alot about SAM-e helping alot with depression. Has anyone tried this and if so how were your results? ... read more
bucksutton
Is there anything herbal or over the counter that will help relax me? I am taking SJW for depression which is working, but it is not helping with anxiety, particurlarly in the late afternoon early ev ... read more
Pinky3
I started SJW about 4 days ago...started with one cap a day for 2 days and now taking the full recommended dose...I have been having headaches and episodes of frustration and absolutely no patience fo ... read more
lonelygirl
Hi,I'm going on holiday to France next week, I would like to take a week's supply but I can't find what the status of SJW is there. I know it is a prescription medication in Germany, is it the ... read more
Spaceghost
"SJW question "
, posted Fri 20 Jan 15:07I have taken SJW in the past and I remember that it caused frequent urination. I could not find out if this posed any health threat (to the kidneys, or cause dehydration, etc.) so I stopped using it. ... read more
Dorise
I've posted to the board, but not under this name. I'm about to bring up a controversial issue, and I need to lay low about it.This discussion forum is about SJW, and my comment regards meds t ... read more
Secret
a friend sent me the link to this forum because I have been looking for a natural supliment to help with my anxiety. I found something called AMORYN and it seems promising. I would like to know if any ... read more
takoda
"can you take sjw on and off, on a schedule? "
, posted Fri 20 Jan 08:53Hello,I am new to this forum, and was wondering if anyone has any experience or information with taking SJW on a schedule. I know some herbs like Ginseng are meant to be taken 6 weeks on and then ... read more
mich2975
"Stopping 5htp and using SJW "
, posted Fri 20 Jan 05:49Can anyone help, I have been taking 5htp for nearly 3 months with an overall improvement on my moods and sleeping. I had been taking sleeping tablets for years and detoxed myself off the damn things. ... read more
pixybell
Hello, In advance, thank you all. I was diagnosed when I was 10 as hyperactive and I am a bit OC, but I like it (being OC that is)and I'm wary to go on synthetic meds to combat my slight bouts ... read more
hyperdrive
"once sjw has worked how soon can i stop it. "
, posted Wed 18 Jan 22:30this past summer i was under a lot of stress and took swj for about five weeks then i stopped. all was fine until i got the flu and was sick for over three weeks and i started feeling depressed again. ... read more
andyboy
i have been dealing with depression throughout my whole life but in the last 2 years it has just became unbearable. constantly being depressed i feel is making me a my husband grow apart and i worry t ... read more
sadgirl
i'm going thru menopause, trying to deal with anxiety. i am taking non-synthetic progesterone drops, they seem to help with all symptoms except ANXIETY! my blood pressure is up due to anxiety & depr ... read more
crazy woman
"mixing brands of sjw together "
, posted Tue 17 Jan 08:51Hi, I was just wondering if it is safe to mix different brands of sjw together. I am thinking of taking one standardized sjw tablet with one whole-herb capsule together in the evening....have any ... read more
samantha47
"Very Interesting Website on Depression "
, posted Sun 15 Jan 13:01:Been a while since I've posted on here - hope everyone is doing well and that 2006 brings us all some happiness!I recently came across the following website which focusses on depression, its c ... read more
David
"where to go? "
, posted Sun 15 Jan 03:33Hi all, I stumbled across this site while trying to get some answers to my long term anxiety/depression and found some of the discussion topics very helpful and informative. I have suffered w ... read more
msur
how long does it take for St. John's Wort to get out of one's system? I have only taken 2 doses (one yesterday afternoon of 300 mg and one this morning of 300 mg). ... read more
nikk78
"my husband is going through withdrawl "
, posted Fri 13 Jan 10:18Hello, > My name is Barbie and I am writing in concern to my husband, Robbie. > He was diagnosis with Bipolar disorder and depression about 6 years > ago and has been on several different ... read more
BarbieBennett
"Neurotransmitter Balance Testing? "
, posted Fri 13 Jan 08:38Has anyone ever had their neurotransmitter balance tested? I ran across this site (Integrative Psychiatry) that will do testing via mail. You send off a urine speciman to a designated lab and ... read more
Bach
I am from Brasil and there I can by Hipericin, w.o any SJW..Do anyone happen to know if I can find it in here??? I mean in the US? ... read more
julia
"smoking "
, posted Thu 12 Jan 05:53does anyone who have any experience that cigarettes can trigger anxiety attacks just on their own, I know of caffeines effect but I have always had a feeling that cigarettes actually effect my actual ... read more
andrew_daniel
Hello everyone,I recently read somewhere that SJW is good for improving your sleep.I have been taking SJW for the past two weeks now, one hour before bed and I seem to sleep 2 to 3 hours longe ... read more
Rock
Just dropping in to say that this is a great site, and I'm glad I found it! I just took SJW today for the first time. I tried Zoloft once after the breakup of a long-term relationship. My d ... read more
Rivka
"quick question from first time user "
, posted Tue 10 Jan 02:15hi , i'm about to start taking st johns wort and was wondering if you could give me some advice please. i've looked at about 3 or 4 different brands and they all contain the ingredient hypericin , ... read more
stanleyvictor
"St John's Wort and gastro upset "
, posted Sun 8 Jan 08:24Hi there, was wondering if anyone had had trouble with their stomach and diarrhea after SJW? I've been on 900mg a day for 3 months with few problems then all of a sudden it seems to affect me, usually ... read more
d70f6v
"some advice please for a first time user. "
, posted Sun 8 Jan 03:38hi , my name's richard and i am thinking about taking st johns wort after hearing positive things about it.i have been on anti-depressents for a long time now. i recently changed brands as i was f ... read more
stanleyvictor
"Has anyone tried Clarocet ? "
, posted Fri 6 Jan 17:27:http://www.social-anxiety-disorder-resources.com/clarocet.html or...http://www.clarocet.com/< ... read more
Floyd
with a reputation for stimulating the nervous system, decreasing depression, enhancing work performance, eliminating fatigue, and preventing high altitude sickness. Rhodiola rosea has been categorized ... read more
Floyd
"Clinical Studies & Excellent General Info "
, posted Fri 6 Jan 12:48Here are some excellent sites worth loooking at:www.biopsychiatry.com/saintjohnswort.html - It talks about how SJW workswww.biopsychiatry.com/hypericum.html which is an LA Times article c ... read more
BannAnna
"Dosage help! "
, posted Thu 5 Jan 13:09I have been taking St. John's Wort for about 6 months now. It took about 6 weeks to really kick in, but once it did it made a huge difference. Slowly, I have had to up my dosage from 900mg. When I ... read more
pinky3
"How successful is SJW in treating anxiety? "
, posted Wed 4 Jan 14:32I was just wondering if SJW actually helped anyone here with their anxiety problems? How successful was it? Did you take it alone or with any other herbs (kava kava, valerian, catnip, skulcap, balm, p ... read more
Agathos
"SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER....Newbie !!! "
, posted Wed 4 Jan 05:05Hi All, Happy New Year! I have Social Anxiety Disorder, and have tried Paxil. it works, but the side effects are NOT worth it. How truly effective is St. John's Wort in helping? Wha ... read more
solid71
"Withdrawal symptoms from SJW? "
, posted Tue 3 Jan 18:49I have been taking St john's wort for about 3 weeks. I few days ago I decided that I wanted to stop taking it. That same evening I noticed a slight headache. Over the last there days since then I head ... read more
dandandan
"Need nutritionist/ L.A. to help switch meds "
, posted Mon 2 Jan 17:03:I am currently on prozac and bupropion.And have been for almost 20 years. I went off several months ago, trying to substitute St. JOhn's Wort, 5-HTP and SAMe, taken all together, as instructed by a ... read more
HarrietD
"want to stop taking St. John's Wort "
, posted Mon 2 Jan 16:25Can I just stop taking St. John's Wort cold turkey?I've been taking 3 capsules daily for 10 weeks, with no noticeable effect on my clinical depression.I have a bad skin rash that I'm assuming ... read more
brad