2006-12-12 09:37:02 · 16 answers · asked by Mark L 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
St Johns Wart, helps with slight depression, sounds bad but it works, you have to be careful if you are taking any other medication though......good luck and hope you feel beter soon x
2006-12-12 09:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by Just Me.... 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, St. John's Wort has been proven to elevate mood, but like anything else DON'T start taking it w/o talking to a a trusted medical professional or a pharmacist. If you don't have one, read as much as possible on legitimate websites like alternative health guru Dr. Andrew Weil, WebMD, The People's Pharmacy etc...best of luck!
2006-12-12 17:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by Fillymare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried lots, none of them worked. It seems we're all different, but in my case I found my depression was eased by hard physical exercise. Gym two nights a week, cycling, walking and running as often as possible, always running up the stairs, etc. I'm not cured but I feel a lot better than before. And my wife says I look better than I have done for years!
2006-12-14 08:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by Greybeard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St Johns Wort, but you have to be careful taking this with certain medications so check with your doctor. Its natures anti-depressant. For some it works within days for others it can take a few weeks.
2006-12-12 17:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a well known one is Saint Johns Wort. it's derived from a plant extract, and has been proven useful in dealing with mild depression. u can get it from most health food shops / chemists. also, if u want a natural way of boosting your mood, try getting some exercise every day. u get a release of endorphins when u exercise. endorphins are 'feel good' chemicals.... i'm not one for exercising just for the fun of it, but i've definately felt better in myself since getting regular exercise every day.
2006-12-12 17:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you felt like you had a spring in your step and a bluebird on your shoulder 24/7 that would be depressing. The simple fact you summoned the energy to ask this question through a medium like the Internet mean like gas this feeling will pass.
2006-12-12 17:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
something called St Johns Wort
it is recommended not to take it with certain other medicines though.
There is nothing wrong with a good cry now and again.
I tell you the best antidepressent... music.
It really helps me, especially chill out ambient music and another thing I appreciate, the website called myspace....
I write to artists like Beth Orton and Board of canada and thank them for their beautiful music as it has gotten me throught some traumatic times.
Hope this has inspired you.
Elle
xx
2006-12-12 17:47:22 · answer #7 · answered by Rebz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St. John's Wort and Vitamin E tabs.
2006-12-15 07:53:39 · answer #8 · answered by miladybc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always swear by Bach's Rescue Remedy. It seems to work for me by gently lifting my spirits over a few days
2006-12-13 08:35:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try St John's Wart I was recommended it when i came off Prozac as it is the herbal equivalent, Hope you feel better soon
2006-12-12 17:47:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋