"Going to the Dentist " , posted Mon 11 Apr 11:30

Can anyone tell me about going to the dentist and SJW?? I need to get a tooth pulled and am worried about interactions. How long before going would I need to stop the SJW?? Thanx to anyone who can hel ... read more

SpacedOutOne

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"Taking SJW with Prozac " , posted Sun 10 Apr 19:45:

Hi, I'm new to this web site and glad I found it :o) What I would like to know is, what would the side affects be by taking SJW along with prozac? Would it be too much, as in to trigger a manic phase ... read more

BipolarGirl

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Re(1):Taking SJW with Prozac - H2Obuffalo
Re(1):Taking SJW with Prozac - MrLovely  

"Best SJW for Anxiety/Insomnia/Depression? " , posted Sun 10 Apr 05:34

I'm new to this site and would like any input anyone can give! I have suffered from anxiety for several years and also went through terrible withdrawl after attempting to take Xanax for only 6 wks. D ... read more

walkbyfaith

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Re(1):Best SJW for Anxiety/Insomnia/Depressio - StracCop
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"when did SJW kick in for you? " , posted Fri 8 Apr 10:50

Hi all. I developed this web poll (see link on top of page) as part of a University project, to see whether it is helpful in giving people an idea of how quickly St. John's Wort has kicked in for oth ... read more

alx

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Re(1):when did SJW kick in for you? - Kelly
Re(2):when did SJW kick in for you? - alx
Re(3):when did SJW kick in for you? - mmf  

"Family history of depression " , posted Thu 7 Apr 15:33

How many people here have a family history of depression? For me, almost every person who is a descendant of my great grandfather on my mother's side of the family has depression/mental illnes ... read more

Jeremy

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Re(1):Family history of depression - unsure
Re(1):Family history of depression - liz1977
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Re(2):Family history of depression - xikanita  

"I'm beginning today... " , posted Thu 7 Apr 09:53

Hi allI've felt midly depressed for the last 3-4 years. It hasn't prevented me from leading a seemingly "normal" life: I sleep and eat regularly, and I'm able to perform more or less properly ... read more

Pepe

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"concerned with sexual side effects " , posted Thu 7 Apr 08:13

ive been using sjw for 4 years ,i have tried many different brands and have lots of experience with this herb.I have had periods of stopping,but find i feel better using it.my main concern is the lack ... read more

silas

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Re(1):concerned with sexual side effects - Chicagostyl4lif
Forgot to say... - Chicagostyl4lif  

"SJW & Menstrual Cycle? " , posted Wed 6 Apr 10:56

Can any women tell me if SJW as had any effect on their menstrual cycle? I seem to be not getting my usual period this month and all I've done different is start taking SJW about three weeks ago. ... read more

bunicula2001

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Re(1):SJW & Menstrual Cycle? - meltem
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Re(1):SJW & Menstrual Cycle? - word72
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"SJW and high metabolism " , posted Tue 5 Apr 12:55

I�ve been on SJW (Perika) for about 5 weeks now (3 x 300mg) with very moderate improvement. I have never taken any medication before and my depression was caused by several very unhappy events in my l ... read more

Rodin

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"research " , posted Tue 5 Apr 10:00

I am a college student doing research on St Johns Wort. I am in dire need of a package insert. Is there such a thing? Also, any input you may have due to personal experience with this supplement; whet ... read more

Ltmk90

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"Where to finf the Good Brands " , posted Tue 5 Apr 09:40

Anyone know if any popular stores sell Perika or other good brands. I have been looking everywhere I cant find high quality anywhere. ... read more

messierkid

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Re(1):Where to finf the Good Brands - cobblestone  

"When to take SJW " , posted Tue 5 Apr 08:38

Kelly mentioned that she takes her SJW in the evening because of the fatigue it causes. The Perika I am taking suggests 3 times a day. It does cause me to be a little tired. If I switched to evenin ... read more

dough

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Re(1):When to take SJW - cobblestone
Re(2):When to take SJW - dough  

"The return of the dreaded fog........advice? " , posted Tue 5 Apr 04:14

I started taking SJW whilst signed off work with stress about two and a half years ago. It really helped me back on my feet and within a month or so I was happily (?) reunited at my desk and was able ... read more

sheephead

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"Sleeplessness " , posted Tue 5 Apr 00:56

I've been on SJW for 3 weeks now and I feel it had good effect on my depression almost immediately.However, over the last couple of days I've noticed a few mild heart flutters and I'm having t ... read more

DreadRoberts

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Re(1):Sleeplessness - Smn18Smile
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"Coming off Effexor and onto SJW " , posted Mon 4 Apr 14:35

Hi,I've suffered quite badly from depression for the previous 7 years and have been taking effexor (75mg daily) for the previous 5 years. I am sick of this drug as the side-effects are unpleas ... read more

Johne

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Re(1):Coming off Effexor and onto SJW - KWC
Re(2):Coming off Effexor and onto SJW - MaryKay3
Re(3):Coming off Effexor and onto SJW - KWC
Re(2):Coming off Effexor and onto SJW - Johne  

"alcohol and other q's while using SJW " , posted Sun 3 Apr 23:17

I don't drink often, BUT when I do, would I be okay with the SJW or is it best to stay off the drinking all together? Sometimes I drink one or two. Rarley do I attend a party and drink more, but I wan ... read more

xikanita

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Re(1):alcohol and other q's while using SJW - MrLovely
Re(1):alcohol and other q's while using SJW - cobblestone
Re(2):alcohol and other q's while using SJW - xikanita
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"SJW a cheaper alternative to effexor? " , posted Sun 3 Apr 21:08

i am currently taking effexor xr, 225 mg. i no longer have health insurance that will cover it, so i am forced to think of alternative options. my current situation is relatively stable, but i think i ... read more

smitty

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"SJW for cold sores? " , posted Sun 3 Apr 20:50

Just thought I'd mention this as I read it somewhere on the net, and after I got a cold sore for the first time a few days ago I tried applying my SJW liquid to the affected area- and it seems to have ... read more

D_alien

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"Does SJW "WEAR-OFF" after a few years? " , posted Sun 3 Apr 11:19

I am wondering if anyone has noticed that SJW effects "wear-off" after a few years? I know that with many anti-depressants, doctors pull patients off of them after a certain amount of time because th ... read more

cobblestone

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"Weight Gain/ Retaining Water " , posted Sat 2 Apr 07:01

I started taking St John Wort 2 weeks ago and have noticed I have gained about 5 pounds. I haven't eaten any differently and run at the gym every day like I had been before using it, so it leads to be ... read more

messierkid

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Re(1):Weight Gain/ Retaining Water - wrexham
Re(1):Weight Gain/ Retaining Water - word72
Re(1):Weight Gain/ Retaining Water - Don Corleone  

"Dosage / drug interaction / PKD " , posted Sat 2 Apr 06:42:

Hi everybody.I have taken SJW for a month now, and it has started to help me. I would like to discuss a couple of matters with other sjw users.1. Dosage.What is your experience wit ... read more

J_C

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Re(1):Dosage / drug interaction / PKD - dollydoo
Re(2):Dosage / drug interaction / PKD - cobblestone  

"sad friend " , posted Fri 1 Apr 22:04

I have been doing some research for a friend of mine who has been very depressed lately (again!!). She was on prozak a few years ago but she really doesn't like it. I am just wondering if her sympto ... read more

teacup

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"Fatigue and other symptoms, and use of SJW " , posted Fri 1 Apr 14:14

Ever since I began primary school, I remembered that most of the time I had always experienced a persistent and unshakable fear, anxiety and diffidence combined with sadness embedded within my subcons ... read more

Supervin

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Re(1):Fatigue and other symptoms, and use of - Don Corleone
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Re: Effect of SJW, fatigue, related symptoms. - Supervin
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"Should I take St. John's Wort? " , posted Fri 1 Apr 11:09

I have been depressed off and on for about 2 1/2-3 years now. I am still young, 20 years old, and I hate the way I feel recently. I am at an all time low in my life. I have pushed my best friend aw ... read more

Smn18Smile

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Re(1):Should I take St. John's Wort? - cobblestone
Re(2):Should I take St. John's Wort? - Smn18Smile  

"SJW and constipation - help " , posted Wed 30 Mar 16:48

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has suffered the side effect of constipation while taking SJW. If so, does this eventually go away after longer intake of SJW? Thanks! ... read more

mermaids

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"the serenity pill " , posted Wed 30 Mar 06:13

Hi, i'am new here. Have tried SJW many times and it did not work for me, tried pretty much every brand. I currently take 20mg of Lexapro every day. It does help alot. I was thinking of trying the Sere ... read more

mikez884

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"What does feeling better feel like? " , posted Tue 29 Mar 07:42

Hi,This might just be a stupid question, but here it goes. I've been taking SJW for about three weeks now and I think that it has been helping, but I've been wondering what feeling better is supp ... read more

Gregnyc

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Re(1):What does feeling better feel like? - Don Corleone
Re(1):What does feeling better feel like? - Boo
Re(2):What does feeling better feel like? - D_alien  

"Lexapro - Good Experiences? " , posted Mon 28 Mar 23:02:

Anyone out there have POSITIVE experiences with Lexapro?How long was your use? Dosage? Side effects?Naci ... read more

Naci

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Re(1):Lexapro - Good Experiences? - dpm
Re(2):Lexapro - Good Experiences? - Naci
Re(1):Lexapro - Good Experiences? - lagunandn
Re(2):Lexapro - Good Experiences? - Naci  

"How long did it take for improvement? " , posted Mon 28 Mar 16:33

Going on my third week of taking The Perika brand St. John's Wort and two Sam-E tablets a day.Feel marginally better... but not nearly like what I was hopingIn the past I took somethin ... read more

colt45allstar

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Re(1):How long did it take for improvement? - cobblestone  

"But how do you know? (New here) " , posted Mon 28 Mar 08:53

Hi! I'm new to this forum...just found it this morning before crew practice, actually...I haven't started taking St. John's Wort yet, though. I had a question that I'd like to pose here first...< ... read more

Meh

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Re(1):But how do you know? (New here) - Don Corleone
Re(1):But how do you know? (New here) - Boo
Re(2):But how do you know? (New here) - Meh  

"children using SJW " , posted Mon 28 Mar 05:37

My 10 year old's Dr wanted to start her on Zoloft for ADD. I don't want to do that, so thought I'd trial her on SJW as I had used it successfully before. Has anyone else used SJW for children with ADD ... read more

demzed

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Re(1):children using SJW - MrLovely
Re(2):children using SJW - demzed  

"Anxietol 7 " , posted Sun 27 Mar 18:51

Has anyone tried Anxietol??? Can anyone tell me if it reallly works?? ... read more

atru

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"curious about sjw " , posted Sat 26 Mar 12:39

I have been treated for years for major depression, gad with chemical antidepressants and such. They are not so effective in past couple of years, or I get bad side effects. How could I make switch to ... read more

suzanne40

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Re(1):curious about sjw - Boo  

"Saying farewell to SJW " , posted Sat 26 Mar 10:03

Hello everyone,After six months of being on SJW and 5 HTP, I have decided to take my MD's advice. I'm going to begin treatment for social anxiety, OCD, and an eating disorder with 10 mg. of L ... read more

onelove

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"Perika SJW, Lexapro, and Insomnia??? " , posted Fri 25 Mar 10:34

Hi everyone. New to the site and have found it to be very helpful. However, I do have a couple of questions, 1)Is Perika SJW good for anxiety? I know it's good for depression, but I haven't read much ... read more

lagunandn

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Re(1):Perika SJW, Lexapro, and Insomnia??? - MrLovely
Re(2):Perika SJW, Lexapro, and Insomnia??? - lagunandn