2007-01-20 21:46:25 · 3 answers · asked by navy c 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I treied it a few years ago when I was depressed. Unfortunately I left starting treatment far too late (was past mild depression and into clinical depression) so it had no effect on me. It took massive doses of prescribed antidepressants to have an effect;
2007-01-20 21:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'm bipolar and yes the St. John's Wort helped alot. Like many bipolar people I had a tendency to stop taking the prescribed medication when I was starting to get manic. I've been dealing with my moods with diet ever since. St. John's Wort is good and so is evening primrose oil and fish oils (I use them all). Lots of excercise is really helpful is well. I also avoid wheat and eat lots of bananas and fresh foods.
2007-01-21 07:22:38 · answer #2 · answered by Kogetsu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently saw a news show where they analyzed the results of clinical studies on a lot of "home remedies". Sadly, St. John's Wort was debunked as a cure.
I took it myself several years ago, faithfully. I found no benefit. I hope you are able to find something to help. Depression is a horrible, sucking disease. Good Luck to you...
2007-01-21 09:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋