Posted by Larry Hoover on July 2, 2004, at 7:59:38
In reply to Re: SJW, posted by nicko on July 2, 2004, at 1:35:14
> Ok things aren't going so good for me , after a week on St johns wort my depression had dropped to about half which was good, my anxiety had reduced also, by 2 weeks I almost felt back to normal, no anxiety attacks beside the odd feeling.
> Now into my 3rd week im going back down again, depression is up and anxiety is almost back to its peck, im feeling nervous constantly and i hate it.
> Should i just give up and move on? i purchased a new bottle i don't know if that has anything to do with it, we have only a few companies selling it here in Australia, the brand im using is blackmore's who guaranty that every batch is made using the right % of whatever its called.lol
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> Im still talking my omega 3 and vitamin B complex, nothing has really changed, things were going so well and i was so hopeful, but not anymore, what do guys suggest? give up? or keep going :((
>I suggest that you consider making choices similar to those a doctor might suggest if you were trying a prescription antidepressant. The initial reaction was positive, but you seem to have accomodated to the dose. It suggests that a dose increase might be effective. There is no overdose threshold to be worried about, because you can't overdose with SJW. That said, things like photosensitivity also increase with dose, but I don't think I need warn an Aussie about the dangers of unprotected skin and the sun. Don't be afraid to increase the dose if you think it might work for you. There was a study in AIDS patients (SJW is an antiviral, too) where the subjects were taking 23,000 mg/day. You're taking 900. You've got room for an increase, safely.
Lar
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