"INSOMNIA CURED?? ANYONE? " , posted Tue 27 Apr 11:29

I have been taking sam-e for 4 days now..and it seems to have been making my insomnia worse. I take 200 mg in the morning and then get REAL hyper at night and have probs staying asleep. I was wonderin ... read more

samanthalove

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Re(1):INSOMNIA CURED?? ANYONE? - silver
Re(1):INSOMNIA CURED?? ANYONE? - luap
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Re(1):INSOMNIA CURED?? ANYONE? - silver
Re(2):INSOMNIA CURED?? ANYONE? - samanthalove
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"gotu kola experience " , posted Sat 24 Apr 14:38

I have read sooo much about it and you all praise it alot.I took about 200mg of holland and barrett gotu kola and felt tired allday and just not very on top of it!Shame it hasnt worked for ... read more

clairey

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Re(1):gotu kola experience - lotus
Re(2):gotu kola experience - clairey
Re(3):gotu kola experience - lotus

"Gotu question " , posted Fri 23 Apr 11:08

Can anyone tell me if they know if Gotu Kola is works on a cumulative basis to have an effect on anxiety? I mean, do I have to take it regularly for a few days/weeks to have anti anxiety effects, or ... read more

lesley

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"Success Story ! " , posted Thu 22 Apr 19:02

Hi all,Just wanted to say that after 13 days on SJW the effects started to kick in really well. It's now day 17 and I've been feeling consistenly 'normal' for this time which is a huge change ... read more

jumping jack

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Re(1):Success Story ! - ctomarctus
Men, Beware Licorice - H2Obuffalo
Re(1):Men, Beware Licorice - ctomarctus
Re(2):Men, Beware Licorice - H2Obuffalo
Re(3):Men, Beware Licorice - ctomarctus
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"Early effects of SJW? " , posted Thu 22 Apr 09:27

Hi, I came off Paxil two months ago after being on it for 18 months, and have just started on SJW yesterday as things have got tougher recently. Nothing major has happened, although I do feel ... read more

nigelp

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Re(1):Early effects of SJW? - FAIRY
Re(2):Early effects of SJW? - nigelp

"One week in.... " , posted Thu 22 Apr 04:10

I began taking SJW one week ago after a three month battle with intense anxiety and depression caused by an allergic reaction to the medication Aollegra D and Ambien. When faced with taking Paxil, I c ... read more

Honeymooner

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Re(1):One week in.... - sharonBone
Re(1):One week in.... - uk1
Re(2):One week in.... - Honeymooner

"stopped taking gotu kola " , posted Wed 21 Apr 17:41

for the last few months I've been getting real bad acne and I think it might b due to the different herbs I've been trying for anxiety. First I though st john's wort was breaking me out so I stopped t ... read more

joejoe

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tyrosine - cici
gotu and acne - LOOPS
Re(1):gotu and acne - wolkig
Re(1):gotu and acne - clairey

"My experience so far " , posted Wed 21 Apr 00:09

Ok just some feed back from someone whos been taking sjw and gotu kola. I've been on the sjw for about 10 weeks now, and I feel very stable. Don't have negative thoughts feel like life is goo ... read more

The Chief

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Re(1):My experience so far - samanthalove
Re(1):My experience so far - The Chief
Re(1):My experience so far - uk1
Re(2):My experience so far - the chief
Re(3):My experience so far - NNeram

"SJW and Mood swings " , posted Mon 19 Apr 11:24

I have been taking SJW 300MG at night for 6 days I have seen some improvements my sleep is less broken, but the last couple of days have been strange.I am having quite big emotional mood swing ... read more

uk1

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Re(1):SJW and Mood swings - rockgal
Re(1):SJW and Mood swings - D_alien
Re(2):SJW and Mood swings - ctomarctus

"tv programme " , posted Mon 19 Apr 05:23

Hi if anyones interested "this morning" with philip schofield and Lorraine are having depression week and talking about peoples experiences tablets etc all this week.It on on ITV in tne mornings 10ish ... read more

fairy

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"spirulina " , posted Fri 16 Apr 10:02

I have recently started taking spirulina and so far the results have been positive. It increases energy whilst at the same time decreasing anxiety. I know it is early days but wondered if anyone else ... read more

marcus1

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Re(1):spirulina - ctomarctus

"From picamilon to niacinamide " , posted Thu 15 Apr 14:55

Hy everybody,have given up on picamilon and 5-htp. Picamilon did great for my anxiety and depression up until a week ago, when it stopped working dramatically for my anxiety.I was ver ... read more

LOOPS

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Re(1):From picamilon to niacinamide - ctomarctus
Re(1):From picamilon to niacinamide - skydiver
Re(2):From picamilon to niacinamide - andrae
niacinamide - LOOPS
Re(1):niacinamide - andrae
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"Any success stories to share? " , posted Thu 15 Apr 10:47:

I noticed that there is a lot of posts from people that are starting out on sjw.Can some of you that have been on it long enough to feel the positive effects of sjw share your success stories please? ... read more

leelee80s

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Re(1):Any success stories to share? - ctomarctus
Re(1):Any success stories to share? - Bongo yepp

"First Day " , posted Tue 13 Apr 07:24

I have just today stated taking SJW I have purchased the 1 a day Kira brand, I am a little confused about how many to take as this forum mostly advises 900MG per day mine are only 300MG. Does anyone h ... read more

uk1

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Re(1):First Day - mjr55
Re(1):First Day - LucyLoo
Re(2):First Day - denn
Re(3):First Day - LucyLoo

"Gotu is Great! " , posted Mon 12 Apr 22:51

After reading everyone's glowing review of Gotu, I too tried it. It's really amazing stuff, better on my anxiety than 5-HTP, but also gives me "good" energy, meaning I'm focused and confident. I also ... read more

Lady SSRI

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Re(1):hi there! - bob
Re(1):Gotu is Great! - Lady SSRI
Re(2):Gotu is Great! - skydiver
Re(3):Gotu is Great! - Lady SSRI
Re(4):Gotu is Great! - skydiver

"To all GOTU users - what brand and type? " , posted Mon 12 Apr 21:07

Just curious - if you've used gotu kola, do you mind answering these questions?1) What brand?2) Liquid or pill?3) How effective was it (esp. for social anxiety)? ... read more

Michael Bell

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Re(1):To all GOTU users - what brand and type - marcus1
Re(2):To all GOTU users - what brand and type - wolkig

"numb " , posted Sat 10 Apr 23:06

HelloThis is the first time I post. First I would like to thank everyone who has posted. I have read alot of them and it has helped me. I have been depressed for most of my life. I have little mot ... read more

yella

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Re(1):numb - yella
Re(1):numb - leelee80s
Re(1):numb - fewtchure
Re(2):numb - denn

"Long Term Use of Gotu " , posted Thu 8 Apr 01:28:

As alot of us have discovered, Gotu Kola seems to have many positive effects. From what I've read, it was known as an elixor for longevity in China because one of the emperors used to drink it in his ... read more

The Chief

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Re(1):Long Term Use of Gotu - cici
Re(2):Long Term Use of Gotu - yella

"gotu kola - I agree " , posted Wed 7 Apr 21:25

I tried gotu kola about 4 days ago after reading reviews on this site. Keeping in mind that I've tried sjw, sam-e, rhodiola, kava kava, theanine, inositol, and prescription meds, I've got to say that ... read more

Michael Bell

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Re(1):gotu kola - I agree - Jessie Burnett
Re(1):gotu kola - I agree - cici

"first time using " , posted Wed 7 Apr 12:04

I just began using SJW... I believe i've been diagnosed with major depression (i am still going to psych therapy). life seems so dark and that "love" feeling i had w/ my gf seems to be gone.. ... read more

someguy

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Re(1):first time using - denn
Re(1):first time using - Bongo yepp

"Only 30 micro grams total hypericum? " , posted Mon 5 Apr 15:45

Hello everyone,Just saying hello :-) and requesting a little information. I've started taking St john's Wort today 5-4-2004. I've recently been taking a perscribed anti depressant called Cital ... read more

Bongo yepp

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Re(1):Only 30 micro grams total hypericum? - Spud
Re(2):Only 30 micro grams total hypericum? - Bongo yepp

"Bi Polar " , posted Sun 4 Apr 11:45

I have been a sufferer for a number of years of bi polar(manic deppression) I find that the usual medication is really nasty and has so many side effects that I have been trying to do my best without ... read more

Jez

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Re(1):Bi Polar - clairey

"Bi Polar " , posted Sun 4 Apr 11:44

Jez

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Re(1):Bi Polar - poodles
Re(2):Bi Polar - Jez

"Message to Cici " , posted Sun 4 Apr 11:33

Hi Cici,I was interested to read an extract from one of your posts below describing your symptoms and reference to it being a condition without a name - or words to that effect.I could hav ... read more

spud

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Re(1):Message to Cici - cici

"St. John's and Light Sensitivity " , posted Fri 2 Apr 06:15

Just a short note to relate my experience with St. John's and light sensivity, which is labeled as the only side effect. I've been on St. John's (900mg/day) for six months. Just spent a week in Flor ... read more

denn

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"brain fog / trouble getting going " , posted Wed 31 Mar 14:55

I've been taking SJW for about 2 weeks now, slowly upping my doses and experimenting to find out when is the best time of day to take it. I'm taking Walgreen's brand 300mg standardized extract. It see ... read more

trs18

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Re(1):brain fog / trouble getting going - Kai Hvatum
Re(2):brain fog / trouble getting going - andrae
Re(3):brain fog / trouble getting going - silver
Re(3):brain fog / trouble getting going - ctomarctus
Re(4):brain fog / trouble getting going - silver
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"WOW "Gotu Kola" " , posted Wed 31 Mar 14:24

I been in the care of 3 different physicist for 5 years and taking numerous anti-depressants which i gave up on 2 and a half months ago.They did help but i got tired of them.I found this site and star ... read more

blueguy

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Re(1):WOW - joejoe
Re(2):WOW - the chief
Re(3):WOW - ChrisS
Re(4):WOW - cici
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"SJW-working wonders,even on my complexion " , posted Wed 31 Mar 06:14

I just started SJW this week and already it is working wonders.I simply stopped the prozac over last weekend and started w/ 900mg SJM on Monday.Last weekend w/out the prozac I felt a little fuzzy but ... read more

doreenk2z

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"WAITING 4 SJW " , posted Tue 30 Mar 19:24

Hi!I was so glad to read that SJW is working so well for you. Since reading about your story I've decided to stay on it for 90 days instead of 30 to 45. I've only been taking it for 3 days, and ... read more

ja9

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Re(1):WAITING 4 SJW - Kai Hvatum

"Working, no doubt about it " , posted Tue 30 Mar 16:55:

Hello!I was mildly depressed after I broke up with my girlfriend this year (we had been dating a year). After that the stress of the breakup, college essays, and homework was really getting to me. ... read more

kai hvatum

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"First Time Using SJW " , posted Mon 29 Mar 19:58

Hi! I've never written anything in a "forum", or computer for that matter, so please forgive my ignorance. I came across thisforum by accident and just wanted to say how much I appreciate it ... read more

ja9

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Re(1):First Time Using SJW - fairy
Re(2):First Time Using SJW - ja9
Re(3):First Time Using SJW - fairy

"Recent side effects... " , posted Thu 25 Mar 06:37:

I've been on SJW for (hmmm) maybe almost 2 months now? Initially I got some drowsiness and fatigue from it (which passed eventually).Lately I've been getting a couple other side effects. One ... read more

fewtchure

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Re(1):Recent side effects... - leelee80s
Re(2):Recent side effects... - fewtchure

"Interesting effect/changing dose at 4 months " , posted Fri 19 Mar 23:00

I've had to reduce my SJW very quickly recently. I think it's interesting because I finally had a day where I realized that my depression/anxiety stemmed, at this point, from trying to get un-depress ... read more

redmouse27

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"SJW causing panic attacks? " , posted Fri 19 Mar 21:29

I have been taking St. John's wort for about a year and a half (and previously for 6 months a few years ago). I take 300mg a day. Last spring I had my first non drug induced panic attack (I used to sm ... read more

wacko

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Re(1):SJW causing panic attacks? - postalair
Re(1):SJW causing panic attacks? - concerned
Re(1):SJW causing panic attacks? - trs18
Re(2):SJW causing panic attacks? - neenee1
Re(1):SJW causing panic attacks? - fairy

"GOTU KOLA " , posted Fri 19 Mar 16:59

I'm posting another gotu kola topic cause I think this stuff is great! I've been taking it for a bit more than 2 weeks now at about 2g a day, and have phased out using sjw all together! (I'm pretty su ... read more

joejoe

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Re(1):GOTU KOLA - denn
Re(2):GOTU KOLA - joejoe
Re(3):GOTU KOLA - the chief
Re(4):GOTU KOLA - cici
Re(5):GOTU KOLA - marcus1
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"My experience at a month and 5 days... " , posted Thu 18 Mar 09:02:

Been taking SJW now for over a month. I'm currently alternating between Perika and Nature's Way Standardized, the basic 300x3 (with an occasional extra now and then).To put it simply, I feel ... read more

fewtchure

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Re(1):My experience at a month and 5 days... - fairy

"Amoryn " , posted Thu 18 Mar 07:37

Hi:I just found this site a few days ago and can not stop reading it! What a wonderful tool to have. It's great to not only know that you are not alone but to be able to communicate with p ... read more

gaoxingwo

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Re(1):Amoryn - fewtchure

"ups and downs " , posted Sat 13 Mar 12:46

i can feel good for most of the day then all off a sudden really low again as anyone else had this ??any good ideas for putting this right ie. dossage ext...plz reply ... read more

petrabaxter

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Re(1):ups and downs - DuPont

"3 weeks on SJW " , posted Thu 11 Mar 19:40:

I've been taking SJW (900 mg at night) for 24 days. I also take vitamin and mineral supplements regularly, including B-Complex 50. I added TMG (Trimethylglycine or Betaine) about a week ago, and I t ... read more

eowyn

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Re(1):3 weeks on SJW - cici
Re(2):3 weeks on SJW - the chief
Re(3):3 weeks on SJW - eowyn

"sjw and acne " , posted Wed 10 Mar 23:01

I've had acne for many years, althroughout my teenage years, but recently it has came back pretty badly after a period of having fairly clear skin. I've finally figured that it must be the st john's w ... read more

joejoe

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Re(1):sjw and acne - the chief