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St. John's Wort

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While still searching to find some real help, I figured that I should start to help myself. This morning at 10am I took my first 'dose' of St. Johns Wort.

I'm not expecting it to work wonders. And I really don't like to self-medicate (heck I hate to medicate at all, but this is one of those situations that I have to).

The only thing I've notice so far (it's nearly 1 pm) is I'm a bit jittery and 'loopy'. I don't know if that's the SJW, or the fact that I haven't been eating/sleeping well.

I'm sure some of you have tried SJW, is there anything else I should expect? How much have you taken (mg) in the past?
bebu
bebu
I really didn't find much difference, but I don't think my dosage was as high as it should have been due to $$$$ - if anyone could comment and let me know if it does make a difference it would be appreciated
starfish
starfish
I have taken it for several years in the past - it is a mild antidepressant that works like a tricyclic medication - an antidepressant. And like other antidepressants, it usually takes a couple of weeks or so to start feeling the antidepressant effects. I did feel a little jittery and loopy as well, which is a side effect that may go away. You can play with the dosage quite a bit, it is not harmful once you've gotten used to it to take more if you want.
I found a very useful little book about it - you know those little tiny books at the check stand? You might be able to find it there. I think I got mine at Wal Mart.
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