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Have you taken 'natural' anti-depressants like SAM-e or St. John's Wart?

by Annefleur
Posted: Wed., June 25, 2008, 06:49 pm
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Topics: Anxiety, Anxiety Conditions, Depression, Insomnia, Mood Disorders, Stress, anti-depressants, depression, Emotional well-being, herbal rememdies, herbs, natural remedies, Physical well-being, SAM-e, St. John's Wart, supplement
     

Tina's post about depression being exacerbated by certain medications got me wondering about the so-called natural anti-depressants like Sam-e and St. John's Wart.

Many doctors advice depressed patients to take them alongside prescription medications for depression, particularly when the prescriptions are not working well.

Research into these herbal anti-depressives is usually positive, particularly St. John's Wart.

Has anyone tried these herbal supplements? What was the outcome? Did you have a positive or negative experience or did you notice any difference at all?


     
     
     

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dragonfly's picture

St. Johns

Had a friend say that St. John's Wort eased her moods when it came to PMS, but can't speak to its effectiveness with dealing with more long-term conditions such as depression. Any one else had any experience with either one of these so-called natural remedies?

by dragonfly
Posted: Wed., June 25, 2008, 08:40 pm
     


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