What are people's views on St John's Wort?
I've been experiencing a lot of anxiety at times recently and I had an especially difficult day today after a fairly unpleasant encounter with a paranoid schizophrenic (he's the cousin of a friend I was visiting, I had no idea he'd be there). I didn't hang around any longer than I had to, but it still shook me up pretty badly and it brought a lot of anxiety right to the surface. Anyway, so I went to the pharmacy and asked what the lady recommended for anxiety and she suggested St John's Wort (she also suggested a trip to my GP if that doesn't do the trip, but I'll see how it goes - I want to avoid prescription drugs if I possibly can, anyway), so I'm just interested to hear of people's experiences with it. How effective was it for you? How soon did it take you to notice a difference?
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I don't know if my reply will be helpful enough for you as I didn't take St John's Wort for depression/anxiety. But during menopause I found I was waking in the night and too early in the morning for no apparent reason. For one or two nights it was bearable though tiring. When it started to happen every night it was torture. Sleep has always been my saving grace! lol
I took St John's Wort (among other things) but I really did sense that St J W helped me tremendously to get a little more natural sleep -although it is NOT listed as a "sedative" at all. I felt it re-balanced me and I was extremely grateful. There are some contra-indications with St J W so please do get advice or do some research. One effect is that it can make the skin very sensitive to sunlight. And of course it may not combine safely with other medications. |
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I use an inhaler but the pharmacist said that shouldn't be a problem. I've been taking SJW for a couple of days now and I do think it's helped a little, though I do also wonder if it's the placebo effect; I'll keep taking it, though, see how I get on with it. |
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Hi, I took it about 10 years ago and it helped my depression immediately but for only a few weeks. Then I became so moody I had to stop taking it, so I'm not sure what happened there. Best of luck with it. I dislike prescription drugs too. |
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I found it ineffective for my anxiety unfortunately.
I used to buy a strong (pure) peppermint and licorice tea though which calmed me right down. It was almost like a subtle sedative without making me tired. |
St. Johns Wort extract , Rhodiola Root Extract , Lemon Balm , Peppermint, Catnip, Yerba Mate , Valerian Root , Scullcap ......... these will aid far better than anti-depressants ~! As they strengthen and not just treat symptoms.
Simplify ~ Simplify ~ Simplify ~ Daily Walks in Nature ...... just get up and do it consistently each day .... 3 hours if you can ~ or work your way up to 3 hours if you cannot immediately. The Secret to completely OVERCOMING anxiety is WITHIN you ..... not outside you. Talk to your Divine Source as you walk in Nature ...... IT wants you to know IT not merely believe in it. though it is INVISIBLE ..... the results can be seen , experienced and felt. Eat easy to digest Raw Foods ..... at least 50% of the diet should be Raw to get the benefits ~ |
BREAK ON THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE.
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A god send, life saver, magic herb, really :D |
St John's Wort is great, but you might want to try Rhodiola or something else if you have any liver issues
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Oh weird. I was unwell recently with something physical but it was creating anxiety-like symptoms sometimes (racing heart/palpitations/air hunger and shakiness.) I found peppermint and licorice tea was very calming and I also added a camomile teabag to the mix. That did definitely help me. Lemon Balm was useful too. Both Peppermint and Licorice are soothing with anti-inflammatory properties. But anyone with high blood pressure should be careful with Licorice. |
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