Hi all,just wondered if anyone knows of any sort of "social" support groups going on. I live in Christchurch in UK, and thought it would be cool to have a "positive" get together with people who ... read more
reply - DavidI have been on sjw for 1 week, will it realy work?sarah jayne ... read more
"St. John's Wort and the Flu Bug? "
, posted Tue 26 Feb 19:13I was wondering about taking St. John's Wort and taking Tylenol, or Advil? Just came down with the dreaded flu bug and have a giant headache. I thought I remembered reading something about not takin ... read more
"dosage "
, posted Tue 26 Feb 12:04hey kelly,i have just started taking SJW and am wondering the best time to take it....i have a hard time remembering three times a day! do you take all 3 doses at bedtime....??? ... read more
Hello everyone, I have a quick question. I am tingling all over and my heart is beating very fast. If I didn't know better I would think I am having a panic attack. Only been taking it a couple days. ... read more
hi there all,just thought instead of my usual panicky oh my god posts, I would post one saying "so far today is most definitely good!"now doesnt that make a change!Jexxxx ... read more
Hey everyone, I changed my screenname from Boonerbear to Joybearso I could include my name in my screename. So, Boonerbear and Joybear is the same person! Just wanted to let you know who is resp ... read more
"Side effects or coming down with something? "
, posted Mon 25 Feb 08:50Hi, I started taking sjw on Friday night. It is in extended releaseform that I take in the morning and in the evening. Already the sleeping is better and I also wake up feeling rested. ... read more
"rubbish day "
, posted Mon 25 Feb 05:57i am having a real bad day, lately i have lost all my confidence in everything, i work on fingernails and i feel i can not do them anymore, i have lost all my confidence in it.I am going through a rea ... read more
"rubbish day "
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"dosage "
, posted Sun 24 Feb 20:48I was wondering what is normally the proper dosage for SJW? Or is it based on weight/height/age? I just dont want to take too much or too little. And I have read that ppl have to find their own dosag ... read more
"How long before SJW takes effect ? "
, posted Sun 24 Feb 09:45Hello there,First of all thanks to Kelly for the creation and management of this site - this is a great resource.I have moderate depression that nonetheless can rule my life, and have ... read more
Hi guys, just when you thought you 'd heard the last of me I came back. Have been doing great for a whole week - (week 3-4) no panicky feelings/anxiousness etc. Felt like I used to! Then the last ... read more
Hi All,I am new to the board and am in need of some help. I suffer from being anxious and taking things to the extreme in some cases. Kind of like being excessive compulsive. My doctor has pre ... read more
"Side effects : headaches and skin rash "
, posted Sun 24 Feb 04:47I tried to take St-John's Wort twice under medical supervision, however I was plagued with strong and constant headaches that would not go away no matter what (this was from the first day and lasted s ... read more
My doctor suggested I try Sarafen because I get migraine headaches during my period. Has anyone used SJW to reduce or eliminate migraines? ... read more
"to dusty "
, posted Sat 23 Feb 16:06:Are you on the pill? If so check with your Dr. as your dosage may be wrong. I used to get my period every weekend (bummer) until my dosage was corrected then all was right in the world.My Dr sug ... read more

i've just started taking sjw again. everytime i've taken it its deffinetly given me a positive uplift in my outlook. so yes it does work and it has nice mild effect that doesn't shock my phycy. but i ... read more
"Good for getting over a breakup? "
, posted Sat 23 Feb 11:26Hey everyone! This is actually my first posting on this forum. A month ago, my girlfriend of over 2 years broke up with me. I've been having a pretty tough time dealing with it, and often go thru "wav ... read more
Well, I have been taking sjw for a few months and currently I am feeling great :-) However, SAD weather is going away and I have also had some changes in my life that are making me feel better. So I ... read more
does sjw help you to feel completely normal after 4-6 weeks ... read more
hello there anyonr help me, i have a real problem with tiredness, i know is sounds stupid but when i am tierd i fall to pieces. I worked on friday for the first dayin ages and in knackered, in the ev ... read more
"Links Everyone May Find Interesting..... "
, posted Fri 22 Feb 19:08Hi Everyone:I just came across this website which contains (for free!!) a complete online edition of what appears (at first glance) to be a pretty comprehensive book about depression and SJW, ... read more
Hello--I have been mildly to moderately depressed for (what feels like) most of my life. It seems to have worsened as I entered adulthood (I'm 28); I have constant feelings of worthlessness, helpless ... read more
"Thanks! "
, posted Fri 22 Feb 17:33Thanks for your answers!! I bought some sjw tonight, so we will see how it goes. I am still concerned about the trying to conceive, though but I am hoping there will be no effect in the two weeks fr ... read more
"What time? "
, posted Fri 22 Feb 10:02I noticed how you said taking it three times a day is better but I'm not sure that will work for me! Im not a big eater and I'm afraid that it will make me sick to my stomach.I just started takin ... read more
Does SJW build up in you system? If so then taking it all at night would be fine to keep your mood even throughout the day. I am still not very sure when to take the pills, all at night or spread th ... read more
"Will it help OCD - and general questions.... "
, posted Thu 21 Feb 20:53This forum and website looks great! Glad I found it! I have had OCD all my life. Moderate symptoms - I'm a checker and have trouble leaving the house in the mornings for work (but I make it!). Of ... read more
Hi, I am new here! This is an awesome site! Hopefully, it isan answer to my prayers! I have been struggling with depressionfor as long as I can remember but I have always been able to cope. ... read more
"How do you know when to take the SJW? "
, posted Thu 21 Feb 16:56I am going to start taking sjw 3 times a day instead of once at night, how often should I take each one? Every 4 hours or something like that? Just wondering. ... read more
"I feel i could sleep for a week! new user.... "
, posted Thu 21 Feb 11:07Hi all,I Started using SJW 7 days ago, and after a couple of days on the 3-a-day routine I (impaitenly i know) decided it wasnt working & opted for the 3 at once at night route. Now it makes me ex ... read more
Would you say that sjw is good for minor to moderate depression and 5htp is good for more serious depression? I am moderately depressed and just started taking sjw today. Should I take 5htp and stop ... read more
Okay, I have a question. I was given a starter pack of Paxil, but I decided to give St. John's Wort a try first because it's herbal and natural and all that. My question: If I decide that I don't th ... read more
I just got some SJW after checking out this site and thinking about it. I have been depressed for the last few years now, and recently I have been getting tired of it. I got som GNC standardized 300 ... read more
"1ST DAY "
, posted Wed 20 Feb 09:53Hello I am a mother of 4 and have been depressed for more than 9 years. I have tried about every drug I think possible. My dr. wants me to try effexor but I am very nervous about it. I have had very b ... read more
"what is 5HTP "
, posted Wed 20 Feb 06:28hiya, please can someone help me? i have been reading this excellent site and am sightly confused to what 5htp is .....is it a brand name (that is purchased in the UK...where i live)? or is it an ing ... read more
"Can Anyone Relate To This???? "
, posted Wed 20 Feb 05:46Attributing Depression To A Cause?.?.?.?.Hi Everyone,What I am basically wondering today, is whether any of you have experienced something that happens to me � when you attribute (righ ... read more
reply - David
Thanks for relying to me,the progestarone realy helped me and still does, yes it is the one that you rub in to your fatty parts.When did you go on seroxat?. I also find that my blood sugar level has a ... read more
"GABA "
, posted Wed 20 Feb 02:54Has anyone had sucess with Gaba? ... read more
"How do you know SJW is right for you? "
, posted Tue 19 Feb 19:22I am a 19 yr old girl from TX. My father has been taking SJW for years for his depression and it seems to help, over the past year i have had boughts with depression while away at college, but i have ... read more