St Johns Wort

[emmielou]

Anyone use it? Does it help with depression?

[wobblyknicks]

I've used it in the past and it seemed to work for me, but it can interfere with lots of medication (and the Pill, which is why i don't take it now) so ask your gp before you take it.

[swiperfox]

I use it and i think its brilliant - it has really picked me up - there's a whole thread about it - i'll just go find it for you

[mummytosteven]

I've used but didn't like it - it gave me a really weird tic so I stopped taking it after a few days. It does have quite a good reputation for helping with mild depression, but doesn't work for everyone. one thing to watch for is it interacting with other drugs - so if you are on any prescription medication, check it out with a doc/pharmacist first. e.g. SJW can make the pill less effective.

IMHO if you are feeling down enough to self medicate, it's worth going to see the doc anyway - aside from anything else they can check for physical problems like low thyroid levels/low iron levels that can cause depression/anxiety.

[darlingbud]

Dad used it. It worked a bit like Kalms for him - not ADs just a way to help deal better with stressful situations.

[swiperfox]

have a look here there's some handy advice

[emmielou]

Thx Swiperfox, but the link gave the World time zone ???

[Katemum]

It's working quite well for me at the moment. Have mild pnd and didn't want to take ads.

[swiperfox]

lol - no idea why!!! Will try again

[swiperfox]

hopefullyhere !!!