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FallGirl · 08-27-2006, 11:25 AM

does anybody have any experience with this? i've heard it helps with anxiety and depression - is that true?

thanks!
FallGirl

hoobie · 08-27-2006, 11:43 AM

I've had some experience with herbal suppliments. I've taken St. Johns Wort tea and didn't really notice anything. Maybe I didn't drink enough of it. Pills might be stronger.

I've also had Kava Kava tea and that made me sort of relaxed and sleepy. It's a good thing to take before bed. If you're really stressed and anxious, you might not feel anything.

I've also taken valerian root pills. These are surprisingly powerful and will totally relax you. The downside is that I felt groggy and it gave me a zombie-like look. Also, when I took it for a few days straight, I stated feeling depressed and I'm normally not a depressed person (just anxious).

Are you on meds? I just started prozac so I'm staying away from the herbal stuff because I hear they don't mix well together. If you give the St. Johns Wort a try, let us know how you feel. Take care!

Butterflys · 08-30-2006, 10:47 AM

Hi Fallgirl,
St Johns wort is the bomb!
I used it when I had no other medical options. my depression was so severe, I really needed help, medical help.
you dont notice it at first, you just take it anyway! I took it and started practiceing looking in the mirror and telling myself nice things.
just that would make me laugh. and laughing is good!
But somehow the combo helped. I have been a depressd person all of my life.
I never even knew what it was like not to be.
an now.....It's been years since I've been in that state of mind.
I have read through the years that it can be dangerious if you are on any kind of heart meds though.
I hope this helped...................
Butterflys

I started with a good brand in pill form.

Arura · 08-30-2006, 02:08 PM

Valarian tea can also work for anxiety, n sleep but it tastes Nasty..!

As an addict i was told that, i could'nt use 'St Johns Wort'... ???
I have no idea why...!

peppermint n camomile is a nice one too if you feel nausea, peppermint...!
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Ghost Dog · 08-30-2006, 03:55 PM

I just started St. John's Wart today. I suffer from quite a bit of anxiety and depressive bouts myself, so I'll report its effectiveness periodically here throughout the coming weeks.

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Arura Trying to do the right thing. Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 4,354	Valarian tea can also work for anxiety, n sleep but it tastes Nasty..! As an addict i was told that, i could'nt use 'St Johns Wort'... ??? I have no idea why...! peppermint n camomile is a nice one too if you feel nausea, peppermint...! ... __________________ Weve come along way and were Changing day by day We DO Recover. We can Recover...!

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08-27-2006, 11:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
hoobie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: crazyville Posts: 40	I've had some experience with herbal suppliments. I've taken St. Johns Wort tea and didn't really notice anything. Maybe I didn't drink enough of it. Pills might be stronger. I've also had Kava Kava tea and that made me sort of relaxed and sleepy. It's a good thing to take before bed. If you're really stressed and anxious, you might not feel anything. I've also taken valerian root pills. These are surprisingly powerful and will totally relax you. The downside is that I felt groggy and it gave me a zombie-like look. Also, when I took it for a few days straight, I stated feeling depressed and I'm normally not a depressed person (just anxious). Are you on meds? I just started prozac so I'm staying away from the herbal stuff because I hear they don't mix well together. If you give the St. Johns Wort a try, let us know how you feel. Take care!

08-30-2006, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Butterflys Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 20	Hi Fallgirl, St Johns wort is the bomb! I used it when I had no other medical options. my depression was so severe, I really needed help, medical help. you dont notice it at first, you just take it anyway! I took it and started practiceing looking in the mirror and telling myself nice things. just that would make me laugh. and laughing is good! But somehow the combo helped. I have been a depressd person all of my life. I never even knew what it was like not to be. an now.....It's been years since I've been in that state of mind. I have read through the years that it can be dangerious if you are on any kind of heart meds though. I hope this helped................... Butterflys I started with a good brand in pill form.

08-30-2006, 03:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ghost Dog Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 19	I just started St. John's Wart today. I suffer from quite a bit of anxiety and depressive bouts myself, so I'll report its effectiveness periodically here throughout the coming weeks.

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