Are there any natural herbs that will help with depression?

Question

I have been really sad because my father is terminally ill. I cry so easily and I have been avoiding people because I don't want to cry in front of them.

Answer 1

hey there sweety I am so sorry about your dads illness, i lost my mum 8 weeks ago to terminal ms after suffering and battling for 14 years with her illness so i understand your grief and pain.
You do have to realise though sweety that what you are going thru is 100% normal and that your reactions and feelings are justified.
if you felt depressed like this for no apparent reason then i would suggest that their is an underlying problem , but if you have only been like this with your dads illness than its totally expected and acceptable.
i understand your pain and i wont lie things will get harder , but you will get thru this,its not easy and there is no time limit on grief, and what ever you do grieve your way and in your own time, dont ever deny yourself the process because your scared your going to upset others, if people are your friends they will understand ,although keep in mind loved ones and friends often find it hard to find the right words of comfort, and that can make them feel awkward, not because they dont care or understand but because they feel helpless in taking away your pain.
Dont push your friends away, let them know that if you need agood cry you will, and that there is no need for them to say or do anything except wait till your finished and maybe give you a hug.Dont be afraid to be who you are and show the emotions that are you.
as for herbal remedies , i hear valerian is a good alternative to mainstream drugs, for calming.
If you feel so sad to the point of wanting to hurt yourself etc then i urge you to go straight to a hospital.
I honesty hope and pray that god will give you the strength to get thru this difficult time in your life.
take care
wanda xxxxx

Answer 2

First off, it's normal for you to be sad when something happens like this. The best thing you can do is cry it out. Find a shoulder to lean on. The best natural remedy for what you are going through is family and friends. That being said, you can take a fish oil supplement. It's good for all sorts of things but there are many studies that say that it helps with depression and mood. I take it every day!

Answer 3

I stole this answer from another forum, hope it helps :)

"Just a few herbal antidepressants include:

Borage, Catnip, Celery, Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemon Bergamot, Mugwort, Rose, Rose Geranium, Rosemary, Scullcap, St John?s Wort, Thyme, Valerian

Of these, I would NOT suggest you try St John's Wort. Aside from the fact that it is contraindicated for use in chronic or long-term depression, it is a herb which interferes with almost every other herb or conventional drug and has far too many side-effects for me to consider it safe....... "

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Saint Johns Wart is suppose to help with depression. You have a reason to feel icky tho. I would be crying my eyes out too. Don't be afraid to cry in front of people. You are in a very emotional time right now. What do they expect?

Answer 6

Ginkgo Biloba or St John's Wart, it doesn't help extreme cases though, for some depression like possible loss I'd recommend talking to your friends and those who care about you a lot. Drugs aren't as good as hugs.

Answer 7

SAMe, St. John's Wort, and Kava all help with depression. St. John's Wort and Kava are herb extracts and SAMe is an amino acid.

Answer 8

Damiana, Lions tail.

They are euphorics not sedatives.

I dont think sedatives like st johns wort are good for depressions because they just make you numb instead of contributing to happyness.

Also, they react badly with many other things, especially anelgesics and alcohol.

Answer 9

My deepest sympathy to you. I think that your friends will embrace your reaction and will not think less of you. As for your question. St. John's Wort is proven to reduce anxiety. The taste is dreadful, even if swallowed in pill form.

Answer 10

Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings :-

ANXIETY & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.

For highly emotional weepy females who cry without a reason Pulsatilla 30X, Three times a day half an hour before meals.


Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless You !