"new search features " , posted Sat 23 Aug 13:14

In case you missed it in the Announcements section, I've added some new capabilities to the search function. You can now do a "Google: search this site" and receive much better search results than my ... read more

Kelly
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"Hallucinations " , posted Sat 23 Aug 00:56

I was wondering if anyone knows anything about hallucinations. I have a family member who has been having hallucinations for years and I wanted to know if anyone knew of any herbal supplements that co ... read more

faeriedust

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hallucinations? - Kelly  

"Side Effect ocurring for anyone else on sjw? " , posted Fri 22 Aug 21:30

I don't want to sound gross, but I was wondering...has anyone taking sjw found that it is making them a bit..stopped up? Hopefully you know what I mean. I never have any urgency to go anymore, I just ... read more

judyjudy

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"Hypercium vs hyperforum " , posted Fri 22 Aug 20:53

Hello,I have heard that hyperforum may be the active ingredient in St. JOhn's wort and not hypercium. This may explain why the recent JAMA article on st. john's wort didnt find any significant ... read more

bahamiandun

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Re(1):Hypercium vs hyperforum - perika  

"Rhodiola (first 2 day's) " , posted Fri 22 Aug 14:57

First of all this site is great,well I just started taking rhodiola from pinnacle 2 day's ago and it's working very well, I'm still taking my effexor 75mg but I want to stop if the rhodiola keeps on w ... read more

speedy25ca

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Re(1):Rhodiola (first 2 day's) - wonderwoman
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"Scared!! " , posted Fri 22 Aug 04:24

Okay, to anyone who is listening: I need some words of wisdom today. I went to the doctor yesterday and told her my problem. Anxiety ALL THE TIME etc. So immediately she gave me paxil and some other ... read more

Machelle

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"SIDE EFFECTS " , posted Fri 22 Aug 03:51

I started takins SJW about two and a half weeks ago. I have found it difficult to lose weight after having my last baby, but have noticed recently that I have lost weight. I have only noticed this s ... read more

PLANAS

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Re(1):SIDE EFFECTS - judyjudy
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"ANY HELPP WOULD BE GREAT... " , posted Thu 21 Aug 20:34

HI, THIS IS A GREAT WEBSITE... I WONDERED IF ANYONE HAS HAD ANY EXPERIENCES LIKE I HAVE... ILL MAKE IT SHORT... OVER A YEAR AGO, I WAS PRESCRIBED PAXIL, DID GREAT FOR THE DEPRESSION, JUST MADE ME FEEL ... read more

JESSE74

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Re(1):ANY HELPP WOULD BE GREAT... - Teddy
Re(1):ANY HELPP WOULD BE GREAT... - judyjudy  

"Why Use SJW instead of Pharms? " , posted Thu 21 Aug 15:22:

For me, I think the pharmaceuticals are just plain to expensive. I don't have health insurance, so cost and availability are issues, but deep discounts are available on line without a prescription. St ... read more

willy

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Re(1):Why Use SJW instead of Pharms? - Spikiemom  

"SEVERE DEPRESION " , posted Thu 21 Aug 01:34

Has anyone had any sucsess with taking SJW for SEVERE depresion and anxiety? ... read more

gia

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Re(1):SEVERE DEPRESION - Mickie  

"just need to vent thanks to anyone listening " , posted Wed 20 Aug 16:23

I'm soo frustrated with trying to find help with my anxiety and depression.I was on Paxil for two years with good results, but I didn't like the side effects. I had done a lot of reading on alternativ ... read more

wonderwoman

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"Rhodiola- dosages??? " , posted Wed 20 Aug 15:34

I decided to give Rhodiola a try, but I'm not sure how much to take. So far I'm just taking what it says on the label, but I have no idea if that is enough. I'd appreciate any response. Thanks,
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wonderwoman

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"SOS " , posted Wed 20 Aug 11:01

Can anyone help me find a product called "Serenity" Litium orotate in the UK, i have asked in my local herbal shop but they looked at me like I had "escaped" when I said it was used to treat bipolar d ... read more

redflame

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"ashwaghanda for anxiety " , posted Wed 20 Aug 08:49

Someone told me to try this,and I'm liking it,I'm combining with sjw,I've been on this for 3 days and these have been extremely stressful but I seem to be coping better,has anyone had this experience, ... read more

starz

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"sarafem? " , posted Wed 20 Aug 07:54

Has anyone heard or tried sarafem? Please let me know if any one has any info. ... read more

elizabethe

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Re(1):sarafem? - reillybelle  

"Will SJW keep me from being such an idiot? " , posted Tue 19 Aug 22:30

Hi everyone,I just started taking SJW about a week ago for depression and anxiety, but I don't know if its working yet. For years I've been a real ditz it seems like...and I'm not sure if it's ... read more

judyjudy

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Re(1):Will SJW keep me from being such an idi - CatLover
Re(1):Will SJW keep me from being such an idi - lakelady  

"celexa and 5 HTP " , posted Tue 19 Aug 08:30

anyone who combined celexa and 5 HTP? celexa is increasing my apetite and i tried 5 HTP before to control it. 5 HTP does work- even 50 mg a day- to control apetite but when i used it with celexa my mo ... read more

depressedboy

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"Can ANYONE decipher this? " , posted Mon 18 Aug 19:58

I forgot to mention the GABA uptake inhibition theory of SJW in addition the old MAOI theory. In truth, however, I don't think the in vitro pharmacology of SJW is known. Does the drug have any affinit ... read more

HLS

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"Anxiety & Weight Gain " , posted Mon 18 Aug 10:32

It is great to read others with similar problems. I'll share mine briefly for anyone who may be curious.Started with anxiety/panic attacks and subsequently depression 3 yrs ago. Timeline as fo ... read more

glittergirl

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Re(1):Anxiety & Weight Gain - Judec
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"inositol check it out. " , posted Mon 18 Aug 09:27

hey has anyone ever tried inositol i just bought some and saw some reports of it being pretty safe. using around 10g a day and pretty effective , i just injected 3g. just wondering. wanted some input ... read more

quackquack

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"Dysthymia and SJW experience? " , posted Sun 17 Aug 12:27

Hi all,Do any dysthymia sufferers have experience of taking SJW and, if so, was it beneficial at all?Thanks! ... read more

bacon100

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"does sjw help with concentration?? " , posted Sun 17 Aug 00:35

I am looking for something that would help with concetrating. I seem to be losing my ability to complete a task and cannot concentrate at all on one task. It seems as though I have adult ADD. Pleas ... read more

scatterbrain

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Re(1):does sjw help with concentration?? - Steve01  

"notes on SJW ceasing to work after awhile " , posted Sat 16 Aug 23:14

i've been reading this board alot , it seems a few people have claimed SJW only works for a short time normally it seems about 6 months , my guess is is that like just about every substance, weed , al ... read more

quackquack

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Re(1):notes on SJW ceasing to work after awhi - Chris85086  

"Please need advise!!!! " , posted Sat 16 Aug 22:34

Hi, Does anyone know if SJW can cause a hair loss like the other anti-dipressants? I know that SJW is a natural supplement but I'm still worried. I had alopecia for 7 years now because of the stress ... read more

Karina

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"Depressed " , posted Sat 16 Aug 18:45

Hey. I lost my girlfriend a week ago and its really hit me hard. I've had some off and on depression for a while but this is bad. I'm so stressed that my heart skips beats and I have chest pains bu ... read more

wobblymack

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"Bad experience with st johns wort " , posted Sat 16 Aug 06:15

I started taking sjw about 2 weeks ago. I was so tired my eyes would barely open and i felt a weird fatigue that affected everything i did. I stopped about 5 days ago and am still feeling some fatigue ... read more

sjwnewuser

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Re(1):Bad experience with st johns wort - Toria
Re(2):Bad experience with st johns wort - perika  

"GABA supplements , natural Valuim? " , posted Sat 16 Aug 05:51

i've been reading up on gaba , trying atleast with what little information i can find , i know that it doesent seem to cross the blood brain barrier very well but some studies have shown that some obv ... read more

quackquack

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"Grape Seed for ADD? " , posted Sat 16 Aug 00:43

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here has experience with using OPC grape seed for ADD and knows if it works or not. Thanks. ... read more

Goo42

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Re(1):Grape Seed for ADD? - Goo42
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Re(3):Rhodiola for ADD? I hope so! - judyjudy  

"Kava-Kava " , posted Thu 14 Aug 08:32

I keep reading about Kava-Kava on this page and the benefits of taking it with SJW. But when I went into a herbalist I was told it had been taken of the shelves in the UK. Is this true? Can anyone els ... read more

kathrine

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Re(1):Kava-Kava - misch
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"Kava-Kava " , posted Thu 14 Aug 08:31

I keep reading about Kava-Kava on this page and the benefits of taking it with SJW. But when I went into a herbalist I was told it had been taken of the shelves in the UK. Is this true? Can anyone els ... read more

rachael_todd

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"come downs " , posted Wed 13 Aug 21:00

i am a casual user of st jons wort,usually using it after a partyweekend.i have recently felt feelings of pretty awful anxiety after a particually large party weekend that sjw is not allieviating. ... read more

honeybear

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Re(1):come downs - Steve01  

"Taking St. John's Wort with Xanax, Is it ok? " , posted Wed 13 Aug 13:30

Hello, I've been struggling with Panic and Anxiety attacks for nearly a month now. The doctor and therapist have really tried pushing me into taking Xanax to get through this hump and even went as far ... read more

coastalfog

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