Posted by wcfrench on November 19, 2002, at 15:50:40
In reply to Re: Can I take St. John's Wort with anti-depressants?, posted by fairnymph on November 19, 2002, at 15:41:10
Thanks.
I tried SJW a couple of tablets, for a couple of days. Also before this tried 5HTP. Neither seemed to have any effect, or if any, made me feel worse. I feel better after stopping all of this (including fish oil). I wish there were something that helped!
I can tell you what does help, you know that cognitive behavioral therapy self-course that that lady came up with 14 years ago? I heard it advertised on the radio, and it's an 11-week course I believe. A friend of mine bought it (not sure how much) and I copied the first tape and the relaxation tape, and it really seems worthwhile. A LOT of people who had limited/no success with medications responded amazingly to this therapy. The relaxation tape is such an effective tool. I find it (so far) to be great for anxiety, but still haven't done it for long enough to judge how it deals with depression. Many people swear by it. If I do it, I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for your input. Good luck to everyone.
Take care,
Charlie
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