"Jaw cramp? " , posted Fri 20 Jun 04:29

I've been taking STW for about two weeks. At first I felt 100% better but then, a few days later, I seemed to get 1000% worse!! I've also been feeling a numbness in my jaw - kinda like when you feel ... read more

Orange Octopus

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"Crampy side effects " , posted Thu 19 Jun 21:08

I began taking the full dosage again of sjw the other day ..i stopped due to the cramps..gave my body some time to adjust to it .... I take them at night ..i woke up the next day with very mild cramps ... read more

BringMe2Life

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"it works for me instantly " , posted Wed 18 Jun 19:14

I feel the luckiest thing I have ever come across was the day before yesterday I bought my first bottle of SJW at wal-mart.I have been suffered from depression and anxiety since 1 year ago ... read more

Chinese Girl

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Re(1):it works for me instantly - ltnc23  

"1 month into HerbTech (H and B) 300mg " , posted Mon 16 Jun 17:31

I thought I may as well post my experiences because there was a slight lack of them with this particular brand when I started taking it. I did not suffer from heavy depression when I started taking SJ ... read more

grimboj

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"am I depressed " , posted Sat 14 Jun 13:42

Hi I trust I am talking to some experts on the subject so I hope you can help me. I am new to this site and am making some tentative explorations into SJW. I wonder what's the difference betwe ... read more

kit

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Re(1):am I depressed - grimboj
Re(1):am I depressed - BringMe2Life
Re(2):am I depressed - Kit
feeling effects? maybe - BringMe2life  

"My ongoing tribulations with depression " , posted Wed 11 Jun 13:01:

Hello everyone,First and foremost, I would like to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Brian, I am 20 years old, and have suffered with depression for a considerable time in my life. I ... read more

Occam

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Re(1):My ongoing tribulations with depression - yella
Re(1):My ongoing tribulations with depression - johanjlj
Re(1):My ongoing tribulations with depression - turbo4vr
Re(1):My ongoing tribulations with depression - Joseph  

"Sorry jus wanted to add a comment " , posted Tue 10 Jun 22:24

I forgot to write that I have also been exercising regularly with weight training for the last 3 years or so. I have found this helps too to keep the depression away. I exercise for at least 1 hour an ... read more

Bush

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"My experience with depression " , posted Tue 10 Jun 21:59

This is a very helpful site. I thought I would share my experience. In 1995 I went through a traumatic experience. I had a business in a foreign country which became too successful to be tolerated by ... read more

Bush

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"experiences with when to take swj " , posted Mon 9 Jun 13:24

HI... Recently I had posted regarding the brand change I am making.. (switching from Nature's Resource.. to Nature's way Perika).. was also inquiring about Solaray.. but have decided to go with perika ... read more

Hollyresq

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Re(2):experiences with when to take swj - Mary 2
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"SJW side effects " , posted Thu 5 Jun 13:34

Hi,I tryed the SJW for the 1st time andafter i took it (300 mg/day)for one week i started to feelpain in the right side of the abdomenis like appendicitis symptomsI stopped the SJW ... read more

charby10

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"will be away for some time..... " , posted Fri 30 May 03:56

I wont be able to keep you up to date with my experiences of Rhodiola for another 3 months, because im leaving uni soon and dont have access to a computer till September.Im wishing everyone wh ... read more

Sonic

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Re(1):will be away for some time..... - Epyx
Re(2):will be away for some time..... - sonic
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"grrr " , posted Thu 29 May 10:47

These pills (rhodiola rosea) are not doing anything. I don't feel any differance. Not even a little. I was wondering if SJW would work for anxiety. I don't have deppression but social anxiety. Al ... read more

seth23

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Re(1):grrr - tgaddis
maybe a little longer - seth23
hi - Sonic
Re(1):hi - seth23
course u can get better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - sonic  

"only a cap gun? " , posted Thu 29 May 10:46

I've been on Prozac for almost 13 years now. I tried SJW for about 6 months, but my Dr. told me it was like fighting a battle with a cap gun.Is there a recommned dosage? ... read more

ClassAct

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Re(1):only a cap gun? - Epyx
Re(2):only a cap gun? - Jos
Re(3):only a cap gun? - karyn
Re(3):only a cap gun? - Epyx
Re(1):only a cap gun? - sonic  

"weight gain with SJW " , posted Wed 28 May 20:04

Hello everyone. New here and I've been reading some posts. I have depression/anxiety/panic attacks. I have been on several SSI's and all of them have made me feel better, but boy have they been packin ... read more

gypsiechi

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Re(1):weight gain with SJW - YouChoose
No weight gain with SJW! - ghostcat
No weight gain from SJW - Jeanette
Re(1):No weight gain from SJW - gypsiechi
Re(2):No weight gain from SJW - Sophie Alice
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"efexor xr " , posted Wed 28 May 04:50

I have been on efexor xr for 15 months. In the last 6 months I have gained 16pounds although I am not eating more and I am exercising dramatically more. I am going to come off the efexor. My question ... read more

jah

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Re(1):efexor xr - gypsiechi
Re(2):efexor xr - jah
Re(3):efexor xr - Jos
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"Maybe not the right forum for it but ... " , posted Tue 27 May 05:45:

As some of you know, I came off SJW and started experimenting with prescription drugs, which went pretty badly. The latest is: I am back on prozac and have been for five weeks at 20 mg. This time I am ... read more

Jos

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Re(1):Maybe not the right forum for it but .. - Kelly
Re(2):Maybe not the right forum for it but .. - Jos
Re(3):Maybe not the right forum for it but .. - Yacko  

"New user " , posted Sat 24 May 18:39

Hi, everyone. New guy here!!I've been using SJW for 4 weeks now and unfortunately noticed no positive effect. Judging by many posts here, I should wait a couple more weeks to evaluate it rig ... read more

Debaser

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Re(4):New user - banana
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"rhodiola rosea for social phobia " , posted Wed 21 May 14:49

Greetings everyone. I've been researching alternative medications for social phobia. I'm leaning more towards a natural solution as I do not wish to be on main stream anti depressants. I was put on ... read more

seth23

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Re(1):rhodiola rosea for social phobia - MissReddog
Re(1):rhodiola rosea for social phobia - Sonic
Re(2):rhodiola rosea for social phobia - seth23
Re(3):rhodiola rosea for social phobia - sonic
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"My Experience " , posted Mon 19 May 20:59

I started taking SJW a little over 4 months ago. I was suffering from depression & anxiety & was totally stressed out. I got to the point that I knew that I needed to take something, but was fearful o ... read more

Mary 2

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Re(1):My Experience - jb33us1
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"My experience so far... " , posted Sat 17 May 18:51:

Well, I started taking SJW (GNC Standardized brand) 3 weeks ago. I did not feel to much in those three weeks. I decided to try another brand so I went and picked up the perika. (I got it for $13, 60 ... read more

jb33us1

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"And in this moment I am happy... " , posted Fri 16 May 00:54

I can't believe it! I started taking St Johns Wort a few days ago, and today, for the first time in at least 6 months I am happy!Its incredible! My anxiety is almost gone too! I did have a few ... read more

DJL

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Re(1):And in this moment I am happy... - LOOPS  

"Feelings of Doom " , posted Thu 15 May 14:17

Today was one of my worst days yet. I finally give in and when to see the doctor. He thinks I have a couple of things going on.I feel like I am losing it.. I am so irritable and feeling of doom.read more

rjl

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"Frustrated and a little pissed off. " , posted Wed 14 May 14:41

Hi. This is my third posting to this site and so far I have found it be very helpful. I have been taking GNC brand SJW for 10 weeks today. I started at 3 capsules (900mg) per day, and just last Sun ... read more

jssjw

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Re(1):Frustrated and a little pissed off. - DuPont
Re(2):Frustrated and a little pissed off. - jssjw  

"Rhodiola " , posted Wed 14 May 13:51

Hi, just an update to my experiences with Rhodiola Rosea.After 4 months of taking it, I feel brilliant, content, full of energy and ideas and sleeping well. This is the best herb or medicine I ... read more

Sonic

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Re(1):Rhodiola - Sonic
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"SJW causing Anxiety? " , posted Tue 13 May 09:23

Hey i was taking SJW for like 2 and 1/2 weeks and it sent my anxiety through the roof! I also got terrible headaches from it so I stopped taking it. Has anyone else every had this type of problem fr ... read more

partygrl747

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Re(1):SJW causing Anxiety? - Sonic
Re(1):SJW causing Anxiety? - jb33us1  

"Poll " , posted Mon 12 May 08:02

I have been taking St Johns wort for three weeks now. I had been taking the full dose in the mornings but found it made me too tired. After finding and reading this site. I tried taking it at night. F ... read more

rjl

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"poll " , posted Thu 8 May 10:55

I have been reading through many posts today and was wondering how many people can say that SJW helped there depression? I read more negatives than positives on the effect of SJW. I have been taking ... read more

jb33us1

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Re(3):poll - Epyx
Re(3):poll - ChrisS
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"so tired " , posted Thu 8 May 03:48

i have just started taking sjw and i am surprised to find so muchinformation on the site which i can relate to. i feel ok but i am exhausted and do believe i will be changing my intake times ... read more

caffie

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Re(1):so tired - lynn127
Re(1):so tired - suebailey  

"not doing too well today " , posted Wed 7 May 09:54

I've been using SJW for almost a month now and today's the lowest I've been. I just feel horrible today. Being depressed feels like a losing battle. One minute I'll be fine, the next very low. I want ... read more

Angie

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Re(2):not doing too well today - Angie
Re(1):not doing too well today - alfama3
Re(2):not doing too well today - Angie  

"Perkia-where can I buy it? " , posted Sat 3 May 22:24

Can someone please tell me how to get this brand of SJW? I found some on the net, and it was vegitarian perkia or something, is that the right kind? thanks if you can help me!-Tanya ... read more

partygrl747

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Re(1):Perkia-where can I buy it? - EddieT  

"Excess dopamine levels " , posted Sat 3 May 08:01

Hi -was doing some research, trying to find out why I reacted so strongly to SJW (permanently feeling awake, insomnia etc), as very few people seem to have this reaction; in fact it seems to b ... read more

LOOPS

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Re(1):Excess dopamine levels - grimboj  

"Advice Wanted : Manic Depression & SJ " , posted Thu 1 May 18:25

I havent taken SJ before (Ive got 200 x 300mg) and the side affects worry me. Ive been suffering from bearable MD for a long time, does anyone know how affective it is? Especially whether its good at ... read more

gram

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Re(1):Advice Wanted : Manic Depression & SJ - lattepiu  

"Doctors and SJW - Opinions " , posted Wed 30 Apr 19:12

How do your doctors react when told about SJW? It seems that some say great and others are alarmed. Also, how about doctors from other parts of the world? England, Canada, Australia, USA, etc? ... read more

donald

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Re(1):Doctors and SJW - Opinions - Tommy
Re(2):Doctors and SJW - Opinions - penman
Re(3):Doctors and SJW - Opinions - Jonners  

"GIVE ME HOPE " , posted Sun 27 Apr 07:35

Hi -I recently posted one on the chit-chat section about insomnia.I am really bad now, and have to take the sleeping pills (Midazolam). This is a last resort I really hate doing, as I ... read more

LOOPS

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Re(1):GIVE ME HOPE - Dupont
Re(2):GIVE ME HOPE - LOOPS
Re(3):GIVE ME HOPE - EddieT
Re(4):GIVE ME HOPE - LOOPS
Re(5):GIVE ME HOPE - wonderwoman
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"Increase my dosage? Need advice. " , posted Fri 25 Apr 10:16

A month and a half ago I began taking 3 capsules (900mg) of GNC brand standardized SJW, every day to deal with persistent anxiety and depression. Within the first week I found it to be seemingly effe ... read more

jssjw

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Re(1):Increase my dosage? Need advice. - JohnJ  

"New user w/ another I think its working story " , posted Thu 24 Apr 13:49

Hi everyone, and thanks to Kelly and everyone else for an extremely informative and helpful forum. I first found this site about a year ago, and almost started taking SJW then but didn't. Recently my ... read more

Ty3

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