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Old 03-18-2008, 12:17 PM
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can anyone give me some info on st johns wort
ive been really down as late and need some thing to help with these feelings but i really am un sure if it is safe to take and how long does it take to work
is anyone taking it and has it helped them with depression
i really do not want to take the stuff the docs give u for depression

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Old 03-18-2008, 03:17 PM
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Hi seahorse,
I used to take anti-d's then quit. When depression got bad again, I refused to take the meds. I've been taking StJohns Wort, GABA and 5-htp, and it works as well or better than any anti-d I've ever had.

If you want dosages I'll post those later, when I'm at home.
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All I know is NOT to take St. John's Wort and anti-depressants.
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Old 03-18-2008, 08:47 PM
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vitamins D3 helps with depression.
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Old 03-18-2008, 09:50 PM
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ive also just read it can damage our livers so is it wise to take when we really dont no how much damage we have done already with the amount we have drunk over the yrs
just dont know whether to risk taking it
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There are many other supplements that can help with depression.
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l take them and my doc said there safe,,,and l feel much better with them,,, l also take omega 3-6-9
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I did'nt know that St. John had worts,,,,sorry, just being stupid. LOL
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It is my understanding that it should be taken on a situational basis. Not for ever and ever. Which is true of anti-depressants IMHO. So what is your intent? To take it a couple months while you go AF? Great. Do supps and exercise and the endorphins should reduce the need for the St. Johns. Make sense? Hope that helps.
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Old 03-20-2008, 03:09 PM
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All I know is NOT to take St. John's Wort and anti-depressants.
Noelle, what happens if you do?
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