What's the best over-the-counter antidepressant mood-enhancer you can buy? I tried St. John's Wort ... couldn't tell that it did a thing.
2006-06-19 09:55:20 · 10 answers · asked by Rhoda 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Ginko Biloba helps me concentrate. Vitamin B gives you energy. Perhaps the combination could help ya.
2006-06-19 09:58:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valerian or Kava Kava (from what I'm told. I never actually tried it). Check the health food store and definitely speak to a physician before trying anything. Also you may need to make adjustments to your diet. You may have a mineral deficiency, which gives an imbalance to your hormone levels. Exercise is great also.
You should also try writing a gratitude journal everyday. Try more than one thing. Do not rely solely on anti-depressants. I totally know what you're going through. Ultimately what helped me the most is prayer.
All the best to you.
2006-06-19 10:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by Sunshine 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a natural supplement called 5HTP which is a precursor for serotonin ( the "feel good" brain chemical). Since it is a precursor to serotonin your body will take what it needs and leave the rest. Many pharmacies sell 5HTP in there vitamin / herbal section. Check with your pharmacist about how much you should take. 5HTP is also great for treating insomnia as it naturally induces a restful sleep. Take it about 1+1/2 hours before you go to bed.
DO NOT take 5HTP if you are also taking a pharmaceutical antidepressant. You could have very serious side effects with this combination.
Also the herbal combination Rhodiola and Rhododendron is known to be very effective for depression. Rhodiola can also be taken by itself. These products can also be found in the vitamin / herbal section of most pharmacies.
Check with your pharmacist.
Good Luck.
2006-06-19 10:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by spiritwise333 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Passion Flower.
2006-06-19 12:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by morenaza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise (especially running...the runner's high), sweets, and alcohol
2006-06-19 10:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by my name is not Susan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sublingual vitamin B-12 (1 gram), Tazo Calm (camomile) tea, great sex, almond butter and a tiny bit of chocolate!
2006-06-19 10:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear seafood, specially clams get you hot and steamy, but I also heard that about ectasy.
2006-06-19 09:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by sweety 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try eating alot of chocolate.
2016-03-15 09:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HTP (hydro trypophan)
2006-06-19 10:12:01 · answer #9 · answered by SAHM/Part Time Tutor 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
valerian or kava kava
2006-06-19 13:18:33 · answer #10 · answered by angelalovin2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋