St John’s Wort

[PixieRabbit]

Has anyone taken St John’s wort for depression? If so, did it help you, and what were the side-effects like?

I’ve read it can interact with hormonal contraception. I have a Mirena coil for heavy bleeding. I haven’t made sexy sex (or any other type of sex) in a long time, so accidental pregnancy isn’t a worry, but I don’t want the bleeding to start again. Has anyone experienced any such interactions?

I have lifelong depression. I’ve had a pretty ghastly time on all manner of antidepressants and I just feel like nothing really helps.

Thank you for sharing any thoughts.

I'm five days into taking St John's Wort. I'm feeling more positive but that could be other outside factors as it seems very early to be having an effect. No side effects so far - which is good as had terrible nausea with prescribed anti depressants and had to stop taking them. Will keep you posted on my progress

Ginny16 Thank you, I’m interested to hear how it goes for you.

HugoSpritz Oh my!!!

I haven’t done sex in a long time. I’d be more concerned about the crazy bleeding starting again, or getting hurty boobs.

I take it for SAD and it does help, along with an effervescent multivitamin, strong vitamin D and zinc and magnesium tablet.

The side effects for me have been increased light sensitivity in my eyes and really bad, bizarre dreams.

LoonyLunaLoo

I’m glad it helps you. Those side effects are a bummer.

What dosage of Vit D, Mg and Zn do you take?