st johns wort

[jaysta36]

Has anyone tried ST JOHNS WORT..or similar want to try natural products to deal with my depression,tried dprozac etc.gave my bad headache and raised eye pressure is this stuff any good?

I've taken St. John's Wort for depression. It worked very well for that, but I had to stop taking it because it was blurring my vision. Turns out SJW has a chemical in it that is photo-reactive that accumulates in the eyes. When we are in a brightly-lit place, the chemical reacts and causes at least mild damage to the eyes. In my case, it was just too much of a risk, so I stopped taking it, and will never take it again.

I have since switched to 5htp. This seems to work at least as well as the SJW, without any discernible side-effects. My own personal strategy is to only take it when needed over a period of 3-4 weeks.

[dwt7let]

Hi
5HTP converts to seretonin if taken in the morning.
Take care
Lorraine xx

[dwt7let]

Hi
So glad to hear your trying natural don't go on anti-depressants if you can help it ive lost years of my life on them !
You can try St.Johns wort or 5HTP taken in the morning converts to melatonin taken of a night converts to melatonin good if your not sleeping. The health shop will explain how to build up. Also avenus sativa a tincture of oats is good for anxiety take 20 drops 3 times a
day in a little water, also valerian is good and helps with sleep it is a natural relaxant.
Hope this helps !
Love
Lorraine xx

[Bubulous]

I am not alowwed to be on any antidepressants in the summer time as they make me a little "too happy" or manic.  I wouldn't mind the euphoria but I hate when I come back down.....yikes, scary : )

[mammo]

Post your question on the Alternative Therapies forum.  They have some very knowledgable people who can answer any question you have.  Take care!

[jaysta36]

Thanks please do ,have you tried propher meds like prozac?

[Bubulous]

I have just started taking it but I have heard good things about it.  Will let you know if it is helpful.