Posted by Brandon on April 23, 2000, at 0:18:02
In reply to Re: most sedating a-d's, posted by JohnL on April 22, 2000, at 5:49:59
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> This might surprise you, but something good for both sleep and depression is available over the counter...St Johnswort. No kidding. Some people--like me--really do respond nicely to SJW. And believe me, I've tried just about ALL the prescripts out there over the years. I mention SJW because there are controlled scientific sleep studies on it that have shown how it influences brain waves and improves sleep architecture. On the other hand, I have heard a few cases of SJW insomnia. We're all different. But due to the ease and the inexpense, I think it's certainly worth trying for about 2 or 3 weeks. It takes longer than most drugs to build up in the body. So disregard the first week. Look for benefits in week two or week three. If nothing by then, move on to something else.I completely and wholeheartedly agree with JohnL on this one. While SJW had little benefit for me in the one MDD I experienced for my dysthimic moods it has been wonderful. I take Movana brand SJW and it elevates my mood very smoothly and my sleep is wonderful. I always feel very well rested in the mornings. I take a full 900mg. (3tabs) at night before bed. I have found that of all the brands I have tried Movana has the most pronounced effect on me. I'm not sure if this is do to some kind of placebo effect or to the compound itself. What I do know is that sleep is great and in the mornings I am alert and refreshed and ready for the day!
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