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[Dawn0265]

Hi everyone, I have been on antidepressants for about 5 years now. I changed from Celexa to Lexapro about a year and half ago. It lands up I gained 30 lbs that I lost and have been dieting the whole time. Finally one of the boards I am on for my weight, told me that Lexapro would make me gain weight and not lose any. So I decided to taper myself off the lexapro and start on the St John's wart. I am calling my doctor Monday morning and letting her know. My depression isn't bad but I do need help with welling up for no reason. I feel good and have for a while now. My best friend, who I have not seen in 7 months due to my traveling and his family, is having a terrible time with some legal issues. I will see him and his family next week. I just hope I don't start crying. It has been a very stressful year so far for everyone. I hope the St John's works and I loose the weight that I put on from the lexapro. Thanks for listening........Dawn

[Kelly]

Hi Dawn,

Just thought I'd say welcome to the forum and best of luck with the SJW. Some doctors are pretty open to SJW and even recommend it, while others scoff at the fact that any herbal remedy could work (never mind be just as effective as some prescription meds). Hopefully your doctor is at least a little open-minded!

Kelly

[Dawn0265]

Hi Kelly, I am feeling pretty good and doing good on the SJW. I haven't lost any weight yet being off the lexapro, but I was told it takes time to get out of your system. The first week off the Lexapro I had some trouble, but now I am fine. My doctor is fine with me taking the SJW, as long as I call her if I need to go back on an antidepressant. Thanks for checking in with me.......Dawn