Question:
In the last 2 weeks I am not sure if I am seeing any results as such
with SJW, but I have been sleeping easier and deeper and waking up
wihout a problem. I did not have sleep issues before but couldnt wake
up on time - always felt like I could sleep my troubles away.
I have read somewhere about Rhodiola Rosea - I was wondering if I
should try this out along with SJW or wait for the 6 weeks of SJW
before trying this.
Larry, I think you have tried this - did this work for you ?
Also does anyone have any suggestions I could try.
Answer:
I have recently been diagnosed with mild depression & General Anxiety
Disorder (even though I am sure I have had this for a long time now) -
I see a pshychologist once a week and have opted for the natural
herbal cures as opposed to the med-meds available. I work out 3-4
times a week and will start Yoga once a week now.
For about 2 weeks now I have started to take St.Johns Wort - I know I
am supposed to take this for at least 4-6 weeks before I see any
results or consdier dismissing it.
My symtoms are:
~ Constant feeling of impending doom/crisis/argument especially when I
awake
~ Tremors in my hands
~ Fatigue throughout the day
~ Easily startled
In the last 2 weeks I am not sure if I am seeing any results as such
with SJW, but I have been sleeping easier and deeper and waking up
wihout a problem. I did not have sleep issues before but couldnt wake
up on time - always felt like I could sleep my troubles away.St Johns Wort was recently shown to be less useful than a sugar pill
for treating depression. I`d suggest trying some sort of cognitive therapy in addition to
dietry/herbal/excercise treatments. Depression is no fun and often
psychologists aren`t exactly helpful when it comes to changework - but then
that might just be a personal prejudice.
Check out the depression links at: http://www.23NLPeople.com that might
help point you in the right direction.
add some L-phenylanine to your diet (free form amino acid). The more you
take, the more undepressed you are going to be. Watch out for the rebound
after large doses. careful....go slowly..it works. Once upon a time, our fellow InLimbo
rambled on about "Re: Anxiety/Depression - Herbal - Larry Hoover or
anyone else please help."
Our champion De-Medicalizing in sci.med.nutrition retorts, thusly ... Actually, "St Johns Wort was recently shown to be less useful than a
sugar pill for treating [MAJOR] depression" by "the establishment" who
gleefully spent tons of money to prove something that we already
know. :-( St Johns Wort is recommended for treating "MILD to MODERATE"
depression, ... ONLY.
Just my opinion, but I am right as usual. Actually I believe the study COMPARED a common depression prescribed drug ..
St. Johns' .. and placebo .. and BOTH came out behind the placebo .. ? Which kind of makes one wonder as to the researchers ability to actually judge
or conduct a proper clinical study ..
