FlygirlJ

I recently picked up St. John's Wort...I don't have depression, but I used to take anti-depressants (Zoloft) for anxiety related to my eating disorder. Since I wasn't on the anti-depressants for depression, but anxiety, I thought maybe St. John's Wort might have a similar effect. Has anyone tried this herb for anxiety? FYI- I refuse to be "medicated", so a natural thing is more appealing to me to use/take.

whopper

Yes I use St. John's Wort, 300mg pill size. This works well for me, and I recommend you give it a try. I use it for feelings of anxiety, anxiousness, and mild depression.

nicole100

Glad it has helped some - it never worked for me.

If you do take it, be sure to wear subscreen as it makes you photosensitive to the sun.

Good luck.

doggonecarl

Google "Dangers of St. John's Wort"

ANewDayNYC

I heard vitamin B helps for some people, although I didn't see a noticeable impact. Meditation has helped me a great deal and its a good safe option.

Windancer

Greetings! I have tried St. Johns Wort and it was somewhat effective, but I found tryptophan to be the best. That and kava (especially for anxiety). 5-htp helped me too, but you cant take that along with the others.

Windancer

Doggoncarl: google dangers of anti-depressants too.

whopper

Yea vitamin B 50 complex helps me a little to keep a calm mind.