What to do while waiting for SJW to kick in...

[Kelly]

Let's say you've decided to try St. John's Wort. Maybe you're a little nervous, and you're not sure what to expect. Maybe your heart is even racing, it's exciting and stressful to imagine that the fog might actually life over the days and weeks and follow, isn't it? What do you do now?? This thread is all about those first days. But first, some advice.

Be patient. Remember that SJW can take up to six weeks to work. Some people start noticing it after a few days, or a few weeks... for others, it just takes longer. Everyone is different.

Okay, whew. You're being patient. You're twiddling your thumbs. Now what??! You should congratulate yourself on seeking out a solution to your problem, and dealing with it. You rock. But probably, you still feel a little glum. So in the days and weeks ahead, I think you should celebrate the fact that you're on the road to recovery and do something for yourself for a change. Treat yourself. You need some immediate gratification right now, while you're waiting. Do something you wouldn't normally do, but hmm, what would that be?

[Kelly]

Okay, here are a few ideas:

- go get some ice-cream (if you love ice-cream, like me!!)

- buy yourself a box of chocolates (ditto!)

- go for a long walk, or a hike

- start planning your next big vacation - as for me, maybe I'd pick Tahiti or a white sand beach somewhere

- buy a new pair of shoes - you love shoes, admit it!

- start a journal about your experiences. It doesn't matter if today's notes are angry or sad, that's the whole point - get it off your chest, and one day you can look back and see how things have changed

- get yourself a bouquet of flowers

- call your Mom or Dad and let them how much you love them

... and a thousand more ideas ...

I hope many people add their own ideas to this thread, and we build a long list of fun things to pass the time while you're waiting for SJW to kick in! Get as detailed and expressive as you want.