I suffer from SAD every winter. This winter it was really bad, and I was walking around with a lump in my throat a lot of the time, on the verge of tears. I started takin SJW about a month ago, and ... read more
suzette
"It's my 'time of the year' again... "
, posted Sun 29 Dec 05:26This is my least favourite time of year. Christmas never fails to cheer me up a lot, but afterwards I always seem to crash into this deep low which can last for weeks. A combination of Post Holiday De ... read more
Daniel
"NatureMade SAM-e -- on sale at RiteAid "
, posted Fri 20 Dec 09:02I decided yesterday after reading so many responses on this board to try SAM-e. I went to RiteAid (I know it's all of the west coast, but I'm not sure of all their locations) and found that the 200 m ... read more
stickbugs
I've been on SJW for a month... about 3 weeks ago i swapped from Kava to Healthspan, and added in a vitamin B pill each day. I feel so much better... i can honestly say i've not felt this content and ... read more
sez
I wrote 3 weeks ago that SAM-e had worked better immediately for me, after 6 months on various brands of SJW, and fairly high doses. I still feel that SAM-e has helped, but the level of success seems ... read more
Rover
Having suffered from mild depression for about 12 yearsI decided to try sjw. I,ve used seroxat and gamanil in the pastwith mixed results, it seemed worth a try.Within a few days I started ... read more
william wallace
"I just started on SJW this week. "
, posted Sat 7 Dec 15:52My experience is positive yet weird. It's so positive that I'm wondering if it is not just the placebo effect.I saw it in Sam's Club on tuesday (Member's Mark brand) and felt like trying it. ... read more
dow
"you might need a few minutes to read this "
, posted Thu 5 Dec 20:52I've always known that something wasn't quite right upstairs, I had unhappy thoughts as a kid (didn't have the greatest childhood and having split parents, mother who didn't understand etc..),it was ... read more
hardlyhear
Hi,I've been taking SJW (2 x 300mg various brands) on and off for the past year for mild-moderate anxiety related depression and it works Perfectly. BUT every time, just when the SJW kicks in, IBS ... read more
jimf
"Having Depression or MVPS (Dysautonomy) "
, posted Tue 3 Dec 19:35I would like to share this information to this Community. There is a condition Called Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome (Dysautonomy), that causes all the symptoms of Anxiety and Depression. A very few D ... read more
deltoro
"ITCHY!! "
, posted Tue 3 Dec 12:37Started St. John's Wort in August. Emotionally I feel it helps, but have developed very itchy arms and shoulders, and occasionally chest....especially at night. I have tried different brands, and som ... read more
lily
I have been on SJW for a week now and I'm meaner than ever. The smallest things get me very angry. I started taking it because I was overly emotional and I thought it would help, but now I'm VERY em ... read more
yvette
Hi everyone!I have just found this website today & think it is FANTASTIC! I realise that I am not the only one feeling like this! I have post natal depression..well, thats what my health visitor s ... read more
hektics
"16 days and feeling pretty good! "
, posted Fri 29 Nov 02:45
Well after the first hellish week, I am feeling much, much better! The other day I was actually *happy* all day and so motivated 
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Juliana
Hi All, I have been taking sjw for a month now. Week 1, I noticed a little improvement. I took 300mg a day.week 2, A little better than the first, taking 600mg a day. ... read more
gwolverine
"Doctor laughed at me when I mentioned SJW "
, posted Wed 27 Nov 09:54I went to my dermatologist today and when she asked me what other medicines I'm taking, I told her that I take fish oil to treat my depression. I also said that I used to take SJW. She told me that he ... read more
Karla
"Don't know why I do what I do ? "
, posted Mon 25 Nov 11:33:Hello, I have been reading everyones posts and found it so comforting. Maybe I am not alone? I am having a bit of a hardtime, Went to the doctors who gave me a prescription for Paroxetine. Which I ... read more
AmandaP
"depression "
, posted Fri 22 Nov 17:26:... read more
kellie13
"My experience with Sam-e vs. SJW "
, posted Fri 22 Nov 08:56Just trying to return the favor here....After taking 900mg of SJW for 4 months, I upped the dosage to 1200mg, and bought Kira, one of the more expensive brands here in the US. After 6 weeks on 1200mg ... read more
Rover
"Hey, thanks. "
, posted Thu 21 Nov 15:27Hey, thanks a lot you guys. You know, just when you fall down, and think that you'll never get back up, somebody comes along and gives you that little push. I just wanted to thank you two very much. I ... read more
brittanne
"First Timer "
, posted Wed 20 Nov 20:24Hi everyone. I am a first time user of SJW. It has been 4 days and I really haven't felt even a little difference. I do however feel tired about half an hour after I take my pill though. I am hoping t ... read more
Kimberly29
This is day 6 now, and I started feeling better on day 4. The weekend went well for me, but today I had a hard time waking up and I've been tired all day, but it's not *normal* sleepiness. I think i ... read more
Juliana
"On day 4 of SJW, experience so far "
, posted Sat 16 Nov 03:58Well, it's day 4, and I'm feeling just a bit better. Although I am still depressed, my mood is lifted a little. I'm not as stressed out as I usually am on a Saturday morning. It's only early in the ... read more
Juliana
"Behavorial Therapy, not SJW "
, posted Wed 13 Nov 19:32Last year I tried using SJW to cope with social anxiety. However, it did not help as much as behavorial therapy.Find a good psychologist in your area and you could be helping yourself a lot more f ... read more
Rocafella
What is Rhodiola rosea? seems to be a russian herb. Available by Solgar, GNC. ... read more
Nick
"Starting again / my experiences "
, posted Tue 12 Nov 14:12I've just started on my second attempt at SJW. The first time around i wasn't taking enough, thanks to UK recommended dosage on Kira etc, and i just wasn't feeling the effect that much. I stupidly gav ... read more
sez
Hi there,I've been on SJW for depression/anxiety/OCD for the last 7 months, after a disastrous couple of tries with SSRIs. It helped a bit, but I didn't feel it was enough, so a couple of mont ... read more
juju
"Safer than smoking.Better tasting than coffee "
, posted Mon 11 Nov 11:13I just bought a bottle of St. John's Worts. Approaching the counter, I felt a little nervous - a little anxious -, but then I figured that the NEXT time I purchased the counter, I wouldn't feel that w ... read more
brittanne
HiDue to side effects I stopped taking Seroxat about 6 weeks ago. About a month ago now I started taking SJW,333mg (1000mcg Hypericin ) one tablet a day. Since I started taking it i've noticed tha ... read more
joshuaharrison
I just found an article in Psychology Today, March 2000 issue - on St. John's Wort and Valerian. Its a short article and may be up on the web, but, basically it says that one study of 100 patients fo ... read more
Leo
I have tried SJW, and it does not feel natural. It feels like a virus or bug has entered the body's blood stream and I can feel it all over. Once I stopped taking it I felt better.I wouldnt ha ... read more
nick
"Feeling a little better on 5-HTP "
, posted Sat 9 Nov 07:35Hi everyone, so far it has been a week since I've been taking 100mg of 5-HTP and lately I haven't been feeling too stressed out, I don't know if the Kava has kicked in or what, well I've been on that ... read more
Karla
Hey guys,Just found a great website. http://www.naturallyhigh.co.uk /They provide a healthy solution to stimulating mood and ... read more
nick
I started taking St johns wort about a month ago. Surprisingly it worked right away for me and after years I finally felt normal. BUT (yes there is a but) after 2 weeks I was back to feeling like my o ... read more
Cyanidelove
I don't know about you but, the Dirrida post and the previous post hustling some guy's dating book have finally gotten to me. I don't mind someone discussing brands, new approaches etc. but it really ... read more
Leo
go to the bottom of this page and read his/her messages, is it just me or is that annoying? Maybe it's about herbal remedies but it's just over detailed and useless for my tastes. It also takes up for ... read more
spinningplates
My life changed virtually overnight around seven months ago. Having been free of this cursed condition for some thirty years it suddenly kicked back in without warning. I`m now at a point where ending ... read more
polar
"New Suff!! "
, posted Fri 1 Nov 23:44Hey guys,Just found a great website. http://www.naturallyhigh.co.uk /They provide a healthy solution to stimulating mood and ... read more
nick
"side effects "
, posted Fri 1 Nov 07:50hi im nnew taking this sjw but ive been on it a week and a half and yes i notice some changes right away but i was always so sensitive to meds right now i take 6oo mg a day im going to the doc monday ... read more
joanna