Kelly's St. John's Wort info pages

"Opinions on HTP-Calm by Natural Balance? " , posted Tue 28 Mar 07:01

I just started taking this product. Anyone have prior experience with it and how did it work for you? Also is it safe to combine something like clarocet with HTP-Calm? Thanks. ... read more

tigerman11

"Aerial parts Vs. Full Spectrum " , posted Tue 28 Mar 06:34

I bought 2 bottles of Jamieson SJW, one is 200mg (aerial parts) and the other is 300mg (full spectrum). What is the difference between the two. The full spectrum one also contains Ginko, Rosemary an ... read more

kinggrand

"Son with anxiety disorder and wanting to try " , posted Mon 27 Mar 10:12

Hello to all, and thanks in advance. My son has anxiety disorders which really disable him in many ways. His psych suggested Prozac, which makes me nervous. We're thinking to try SJW instead to see ... read more

christa

"I just bought a new product " , posted Mon 27 Mar 06:06

Hi all. I am trying a product called HTP.Calm made by Natural Balance. It contains 20mg of Vitamin B-6, a proprietary blend of Passion Flower/Gotu Kola/Kava Kava at 590mg, 300mg of St. Johns Wort, a ... read more

tigerman11

"quitting prozac and rivotril , trying relora " , posted Sun 26 Mar 13:27

HiMy naturopath thinks it is safe to take Relora while taking Prozac and clonazepam. Doea anybody have information on this ??Thank you ! ... read more

Gaby

"interaction " , posted Sun 26 Mar 11:21

Can I take SJW with Xanax? ... read more

Henry539

"dosage " , posted Sat 25 Mar 22:40

I started taking SJWtwo days ago for insomnia and stress. The instructions tell me to take 2g once a day. You suggest 900mg a day. Which is correct. I have not used herbal remedies before so I am ... read more

shirrose

"ADD and SJW ? " , posted Sat 25 Mar 10:34

Anybody knows if ADD can be treaten with SJW ?I never been to a psychiatrist or so but I'm just realising that i'm beginning to have trouble in life at the age of 29 now . I never really had big p ... read more

alex666

"Take SJW seperate time a day or all at once? " , posted Fri 24 Mar 16:57

I am taking the three pills of SJW all at once, the bottle says you should take it 3x a day, does it matter? ... read more

sadgirl1

"I feel even worse, should I keep on it? " , posted Fri 24 Mar 13:45

It is the fifth day on SJW. I am now taling the regular 900 mg a day. I feel totally out of it like Im a zombie, but I feel really depressed. I don't get it. When will I feel the effects kick in? ... read more

sadgirl1

"How much St. John's Wort Should I take? " , posted Fri 24 Mar 10:02

I have been taking Paxil, but do not like the sexual side effects. I have Nature's Bounty 300 mg. The directions say to take 2 capsules 3 times per day. Is this to much to start with?I have don ... read more

Henry539

"help please " , posted Fri 24 Mar 06:22

Hey everyone I am new here. I started SJW Wednesday. My depression has been at an all time high this week so I was desparate. But today I feel aggitated and like I want to just jump out of my skin. Ha ... read more

jant

"My shoulders and neck feel so tense " , posted Fri 24 Mar 04:19

Dear all, I've been on sjw for a few days. I feel so great and cheerful immediately. But at the same time, I feel so tense and even pain in my shoulders and neck. I know it is the effect of sj ... read more

sisyphus

"What do you call what I am experiencing? " , posted Thu 23 Mar 15:49

Hello all. I consider myself a pretty social person and fairly confident. Since I graduated from college three years ago I have been battling with severe bouts of anxiety and depression. I believe ... read more

tigerman11

"thanks to everyone who took the poll " , posted Thu 23 Mar 11:24

Thanks to everyone who took the poll. Today I removed it from the site. Most of the people who took the poll did so responsibly. However in the past day someone took it upon himself/herself to abuse t ... read more

Kelly
Moderator

"Does SJW have any disturbing effects...? " , posted Thu 23 Mar 07:47

Question: Does SJW have any disturbing emotional effects, like emotional blunting, apathy, etc. I've heard and read it doesn't do anything other than the stuff I've already read (hypersensitivity, etc ... read more

Strandedalien

"Where can I buy Perika or Kira ?? " , posted Wed 22 Mar 16:24

Where can I buy Perika or Kira ?? I live in the states and I searched for these brands but could not find them? Are they in specialty stores? ... read more

sadgirl1

"Why is depression/anxiety so common? " , posted Tue 21 Mar 13:24:

Hello everyone. This is my first post and I also may be suffering from anxiety/depression. Why do so many people out there experience this horrible illness? I used to be a relatively happy person, ... read more

tigerman11

"mini-dosages effective ? " , posted Tue 21 Mar 09:14:

Anyone tried taking very small dosages? I was taking zibrine 425mg /capsule . I have the feeling its just working too much . Is it ok to open the capsule and just take a little bit every day. ... read more

alex666

"Vitamin D effective for SAD??? " , posted Sun 19 Mar 15:25:

I don't know weather I have seasonal affective disorder or not, but i do know that my depression symptoms get alot worse when it is dark, or the middle of winter. I just read alot about vitamin D bein ... read more

collegekid

"Does SJW go ok with high blood pressure? " , posted Sat 18 Mar 19:01

I am just coming off Zoloft after taking it for about ten years. Now, I am thinking of SJW as a replacement. Would that be a good idea since I am on two meds for high blood pressure? My doctor is i ... read more

Chute

"Bacopa Moniera " , posted Sat 18 Mar 10:33

Does anyone here have any info or experience with Bacopa Moniera? Any input is appreciated. Thanks. ... read more

cooper77z

"side effect " , posted Thu 16 Mar 15:06

hya everyone i have been on perika for 6 days today and i was wondering has anyone experienced their depresion getting worse when first starting it and if so does it subside over time? any suggestions ... read more

shyness

"Anyone switch from Effexor to SJW? " , posted Thu 16 Mar 12:09

Hello,has anyone switched from Effexor to SJW? If so can you take them both at the same time as you ween off?what are the sexual side effects of SJW? and are there any dietary restrictions ... read more

snoupy4u

"Which SJW is the best!?? " , posted Thu 16 Mar 08:22

I need some help. I have got severe anxiety. I have been using "SWISS" brand of SJW for 2 weeks so when is it supposed to work? ... read more

tessa

"Weird feeling in head... " , posted Wed 15 Mar 20:22

Hi all,I've been taking Clarocet ERT for the last six days to alleviate some minor depression/anxiety/mood swings. So far the results have been great - I am much more confident and happy whic ... read more

wilson

"Sarafem vs. Serofin " , posted Wed 15 Mar 16:49

My gyno prescribed me SARAFEM (basically Prozac) for my PMS. While researching it on the net I came across a dietary supplement called SEROFIN. It claims to be the most concentrated and complete St. J ... read more

daisypied

"BENZOs (ie klonopi, valium) = Evil, read this " , posted Wed 15 Mar 09:46:

Just a warning to all those who take or will be confronted by the opportunity to take benzos like klonpin. When the doctor gave me klonipin to help calm me down it was great. Sure it was addictive, bu ... read more

collegekid

"SJW & surgery " , posted Wed 15 Mar 06:43

I am having some minor surgery in a few weeks and am wondering if it is necessary to stop taking SJW ?? A friend of mine claims that SJW works as a blood thinner; therefore, I should stop taking it t ... read more

lmb

"On line source - UK " , posted Wed 15 Mar 05:24

Hi,I have just started taking SJW, nearly 2 weeks ago. I am not sure of any great change, yet, except I seem more sleepy in the afternoons. Also starting to take seemed to coinside with getting a ... read more

welshie

"Buzzing in my head / ear - side effect?? " , posted Mon 13 Mar 14:10

I like to take a quiet time during the day / evening and I have recently noticed that I have a buzzing in my head / ears.I have been taking SJW for nearly 4 weeks. It is improving my bleak out ... read more

zebedee

"severe panic attacks " , posted Sun 12 Mar 17:01

I have had severe panic attacks and depression for the last year or so and have tried several anti-depressants and anxiety medications such as Cymbalta, Lexapro and Paxil...I have had major side effec ... read more

keri1998

"DOSAGE/TIMING/ALCOHOL " , posted Sun 12 Mar 02:00

Hi, great to find this site. I am new to the world of 'depression' and trying my hardest to find the best thing for me. Doctor prescribed Citalopram,but after one day i refused to take it because of t ... read more

SuzyQ

"librax and depression " , posted Sat 11 Mar 19:46

I have been taking sjw and have experienced positive results. i would say on a scale of 1-10, i would give it a 7. what i believe led to my depression was an experience with librax. i was prescribed l ... read more

traveller

"Break in SJW " , posted Fri 10 Mar 08:57

Hello,I have been taking SJW for nearly a year now, and i would say it literally turned my life around. I receintly fell pregnant and was advised by my doctor to stop taking it as there is no ... read more

spacejed

"what other herbs can i take with sjw " , posted Thu 9 Mar 11:44

hello my name is michelle and im new to this page although i have sufferd the effects of depresion for years, i have a question that i thought someone here can help me with, what other herbs can i tak ... read more

shyness

"long term depression " , posted Thu 9 Mar 06:35

I have been battling depression off and on for the last 20 years. I get alot of physical symptoms such as aching muscles, racing heart, headaches, etc etc. I get trested for everything in the book a ... read more

metalgirl

"SJW and HYPOTHYROIDISM " , posted Wed 8 Mar 21:20

I have hypothyroidism and take synthroid everyday, and I will for my entire life. Unfortunately, I have been battling depression much longer than I have had the hypothyroidism. Does anyone know if a ... read more

queenbee

"HELP ME -- BENZOs (esp klonipin) WITHDRAW " , posted Wed 8 Mar 05:26

Hey, I have been using klonipin for a short period of time, about 2-3 months, and only 1mg a day at the very most. I knew it was addictive but I guess I didn't really understand addiction. I thought i ... read more

collegekid

"Stress Eez Tablets... " , posted Tue 7 Mar 13:59:

Does anyone know if Stress Eez Tablets made by nature's resource can help with anxiety/social anxiety? Also, will it provide a long-term effect? Here is a link of it below:http://www.walgree ... read more

desperate1

"light headed " , posted Tue 7 Mar 11:41

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advise. I get light headed alot. I work in front of a computer a couple hours a day. I even get light headed at night. When I wake up in t ... read more

scottyjr77

"Taking under the right amount of SJW? " , posted Tue 7 Mar 06:27

Hi, I'm new to this site, although not new to taking SJW. I was diagnosed with clinical depression in Spring of last year and was recommended anti-depressants about 1 minute later. H ... read more

spacejed

"Diagnosis... " , posted Tue 7 Mar 04:17:

Hi,I'm trying to diagnose the cause/reasons for my cyclic moods and determine whether SJW or anything else would be suitable for my problem. My general mood I would say is loosely "no ... read more

wilson

"Anyone else on here use a lightbox.....? " , posted Mon 6 Mar 11:01:

I was diagnosed with Seasonally Affective Disorder (SAD) last November. To those people unfamiliar with this condition, it basically causes depressive symptoms in sufferers, usually between the merry ... read more

sheephead

"Anyone take MORE than 900 MGs????? " , posted Mon 6 Mar 08:02

I am two weeks in and have been seeing positive results, but I don't feel like I am getting the full benefits. Should I wait till it continues to improve, or is there any harm in increasing the dose t ... read more

collegekid

"Taking a Break with SJW " , posted Sun 5 Mar 10:44

I was wondering if it is wise to take a periodic break in taking SJW. Some people say you should do this with any type of herb. Thanks ... read more

traveller

"SJW for bad moods (not depression) " , posted Sat 4 Mar 14:14

My husband has a problem with anger and irritability. He lets the smallest things get to him and then we all pay for his bad moods. I wouldn't say he is depressed, just extremely irritable. Will SJ ... read more

songbird65

"Dothiepin and SJW " , posted Sat 4 Mar 01:53

Hi. Over the last 12 years I've had 3 episodic bouts of depression which have been brought about by significant life changes and stresses. At present I've been prescribed the Abbott Laboratories tricy ... read more

fab23

"Q. about Clarocet (especially for shyboy) " , posted Fri 3 Mar 02:57:

Hey ShyBoy,I read your post about Clarocet, I'm happy to hear that it works well for your social anxiety.I wanted to ask you how's it going now and if it is still working well for you and how much ... read more

AaronLewis

"lets talks about...RHODIOLA " , posted Thu 2 Mar 19:27

Please share your experiences with Rhodiola, It claims to aid with depression and to boost energy. It also claims to increase sex drive, which i believe my libido has decreased because of St. Johns. H ... read more

collegekid

"Low Blood Pressure & Fainting? SJW? " , posted Thu 2 Mar 01:28

Does anyone know if St. John's Wort can cause low blood pressure? I read that low blood pressure can cause fainting. I fainted twice while I was on this herb. I have been on sjw off and on within the ... read more

n123

"mixed with depression medication " , posted Wed 1 Mar 13:21

Sry about the first post! My question is , I have been taking the st john wort for about 2 weeks now, but my anxiety/depression is bad that i had to go back on my paxil. I was wondering though, i wo ... read more

delcy

"mixed with depression medication " , posted Wed 1 Mar 13:17

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delcy

"Merck - the pharmaceutical company " , posted Wed 1 Mar 09:35

Merck ranked the world's top-tenth in the pharmaceutical industry. Do you have any opinions why the company has been so successful in terms of any strategies, any aspects?May I have some opini ... read more

cristovao

"switching from SJW to Citalopram " , posted Mon 27 Feb 14:32:

I currently take two UK Kira One-a-Day tablets daily (I double my dose because I have severe major depression), but it's just not cutting through the black cloud anymore. I'm thinking of trying an SSR ... read more

heymona

"Make anyone more emotional...? " , posted Mon 27 Feb 02:39

Hi,I've been doing SJW for a month now - and I'm pleased with the effect it's had on my general mood. Less procrastinating, more whistling to myself.... At the same time, I feel a lot ... read more

hal2001

"Bacopa Monierra " , posted Sun 26 Feb 17:51

Hi to Posters, Is there anyone who have known using bacopa monierra. Id like to know if its true that it can relieve from anxiety. Thanks for all who will repliesreyhav:) ... read more

reyhav

"very shakey 2 weeks into it - advice? " , posted Sun 26 Feb 10:00

My friends...I'm looking for a little help, information and hopefully encouragement from some people who really know. I've suffered on and off from depression and anxiety for most of my adult life. La ... read more

annette

"make anyone worse at first " , posted Sat 25 Feb 17:19

I have had anxiety problems in the past and have taken several SSRI's. For the past few month's I had been feeling some depression issues. I started taking SJW about 1 week ago. I have been taking ... read more

Max's Mom

"always feel better in the evening.. " , posted Fri 24 Feb 10:41

Hi - I am on week 5 of SJW. My results are mixed, mornings and early afternoons have begun to regularly suck, sadness, worry.Then in the evening, I always have improvement. This process has repea ... read more

mackie

"HAIR LOSS ?!?!!!!!!!??!?! " , posted Thu 23 Feb 18:55:

Hey, I just got diagnosed as haveing mild to moderate depression, and some anxiety. When I was 18 I quit running, and began being really stressed about applying to college etc. At this time I began no ... read more

collegekid

"New to this...any suggestions " , posted Thu 23 Feb 11:03

First let me give you some history. I have battled with Panic/Anxiety before. I took Paxil on and off for a couple of years. I have taken Celexa briefly, Zoloft for a couple of years and have very ... read more

Max's Mom

"dsthymia....SJW..JOY or just theraputic? " , posted Thu 23 Feb 09:49

Hey, I am, or was a student in college, and was unknowingly suffering from depresion, and mild anxiety. The doctor had also prescirbed a medication that caused the building depression to spiral downwa ... read more

tim20yrM

"Just started on SJW " , posted Thu 23 Feb 07:17

My daughter whom is almost 19 and is in her senior year of high school is suffering from mood swings and depression. She was diagnosed about two years ago with having dysthemia. She has been on vari ... read more

JoBob

"Social Anxiety and Shyness " , posted Wed 22 Feb 16:16

Guys, any idea about Clarocet?. Please respond ... read more

shyboy

"St Johns Wort with Valerian " , posted Tue 21 Feb 17:36

It has been almost a week since I have been taking sjw. I am thinking about combining SJW with Valerian for anxiety. Is this a good idea? Also, I take my whole SJW dose in the morning. So should I ... read more

desperate1

"love... " , posted Mon 20 Feb 20:26

i read on ur homepage and u said depression might be one reason coz u're out of love. well.. i guess tats really the case for most ppl including me myself~ i really dun find anything influential and h ... read more

keithtsz

"vivid dreams " , posted Mon 20 Feb 18:23

Hi,I recently started taking SJW.Ive noticed that Ive been having really vivid dreams, both good and bad dreams and I was wondering if that is because of the SJW? And if it is, is there an ... read more

kair

"How Long? " , posted Mon 20 Feb 12:12:

I started taking Kira brand SJW about 2 weeks now (give or take a few days) for the anxiety I had that came from tons of stress in my life. I am feeling a lot better, but the feelings still aren't to ... read more

kittykathy

"SJW and Anxiety... " , posted Sun 19 Feb 18:14

I just started using sjw on friday. It is now sunday and i feel somewhat better. My mood has lifted and i feel "happier." But I am still having a problem with my anxiety. Does anyone here know if ... read more

desperate1

"pms " , posted Sun 19 Feb 05:36

i have serve PMS. I have about one good week amonth. I was considering taking ANXIUS for mood swings, depreesion, rage,etc. (all the fun emotional stuff that accompanies pms) has anyone tried this? ... read more

peb

"When to take SJW best ? " , posted Sat 18 Feb 10:23

I take SJW 425mg ( Zibrine ) 2x a day, morning and evening. But feel a little sleepy/numb after I take the pill in the morning. Should I take the 2 pills all in the evening ? And before bed 1 Valerian ... read more

alex666

"I wanna give it a try.... " , posted Sat 18 Feb 03:41

Yes, hi all... I just found this website and the forum. Thanks on a bunch of information Kelly!I am prescribed Rivotril (klonopin) for my anxiety disorder, and I've been taking it for more tha ... read more

zoki

"What can I expect from SJW? " , posted Fri 17 Feb 14:47

Hi there,I have started taking SJW 9 days ago and seem to constantly looking for changes in myself always thinking do I feel better? or how am I handeling things? Sometimes I get a feeling of ... read more

nicks

"Clarocet " , posted Thu 16 Feb 13:51

I'm sure I have SAD and extremily shy in social events and speaking to others in the office. I have been taking Perika SJW since last month. I am sure it is helping me a bit but it is not helping with ... read more

ShyBoy

"Walmart brand of SJW " , posted Thu 16 Feb 08:36

When I take SJW I always buy A.Vogel tinture, which works really good for me. I was looking at the Exact Brand from Walmart and it is so much cheaper. I was wondering has anybody tried the exact bra ... read more

Lenore