Posted by morgan miller on November 9, 2010, at 15:34:33
In reply to Re: One person's argument for Escitalopram, posted by morgan miller on November 9, 2010, at 15:24:53
I changed my mind on major depression and SJW. SJW should be used as a first line of treatment in all types of depression, except for those that are severely suicidal, then lithium or an MAOI should be used. My reason-if SJW happens to relieve their depression symptoms as much as 70 percent, it is definitely worth taking given it's side effect profile and other potential health benefiting compounds. If the a depression sufferer does not try SJW first, they may have never known if such a wonderful natural drug would have been a good fit for them. Also, it is possible, at least for the unlucky ones, that trials with powerful pharmaceutical antidepressants like SSRIs may make one less responsive to treatments like SJW. I would have loved to have known about the superior options for SJW years ago, though, I did feel pretty damn good and had a great time on Zoloft for several years. And, for months after stopping Zoloft, I didn't feel any lingering negative effects like cognitive impairment or worsening anxiety like many others due after they stop an SSRI. I think working out religiously and getting what I needed in my diet(omega 3s included) during and after Zoloft may have played a role in maintaining the health of my brain.
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