Thank you so much for all your replies. Judging from what you all say, it seems like SJW varies from person to person. I've been on SJW now for 2 weeks, and don't feel better. I am very bad in the mornings - I shake, tremble, cry, feel panicky and generally feel like I'm going to die!! It does improve a bit - come lunchtime. I'm not keen on prescription drugs, as I used to be on them ages ago and it clashed with other drugs and they didn't really do a lot for me really. I just wondered what people's thoughts were on alternatives to SJW.
2006-08-15 21:48:21 · 8 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (can be drug free)
Other prescription antidepressants
Electro-convulsive therapy (only for VERY severe depression)
You seem an intelligent and motivated person. Perhaps you should talk with your doctor about finding a therapist for cognitive therapy. You can also find books about it in your library or local book store.
2006-08-15 21:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks is not long enough to see any effects yet. I used to take SJW along with Kava Kava (which is now banned in the UK) you can still get it from the island of Fuji.
Research Kava Kava you may find it of benefit, but I would stick with the SJW for longer. I know I took Kira SJW and did not feel anything, I then started taking Solgar SJW and noticed a difference.
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Good luck.
2006-08-16 05:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Amazing Magenta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest I do think a short course of drugs are the best thing. I am totally against taking drugs for things but after my marriage failed I was so depressed I eventually went to the docs and got some antidepressents - I only took them for 2 weeks and felt so much better!! They work quickly letting you get a real perspective on things - It isn't a sign of weakness xxx
2006-08-15 21:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i felt the same way , i suffer from depression and i tryed sjw and it didnot help me at all but did help was paxcil cr its the best thing i feel so much better even with my panic attacks
2006-08-15 22:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by Dorothy H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also try a little camomille tea not very pleasnt to taste but it works
2006-08-15 21:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by Croeso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They didnt do absolutely ANYTHING for me, too natural, not enough oommmph..
you cant take the real deal when you take those
2006-08-15 21:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by littlestarr02 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be truthful if your that bad you should see a Dr you shouldn't have to put up with felling like this
2006-08-16 01:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sex
2006-08-15 21:53:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋