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[url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "keeperofstone" wrote:
No, it's not a one time period of six months and then your off it. It works like a SSRI and you would have to take it as long as you want the effect; if it works for you. People get 'hooked' on such drugs like Zoloft and Prozac and St John's Wort acts like a SSRI.
I can say I don't recommned it as it interfers with the natural metabolisim of serotonin. My mother had anxiety and depression and I wouldn't give St. John's Wort to her as she was in her 90's.
A product that I consider much safer and worked for her was 'Day & Nite' by Natrol. I actually took both the Day and Nite formula to evaluate it before I gave it to her. It worked for me - improved mood and induced sleep; I don't take it now but it work for her.
Day & Nite has a Day tablet that helps with anxiety and mood. You take 1 to 2 tabs during the day with food. The Nite formula brings on sleep as it contains Valerian Root and Melatonin ( the metabolite of serotonin) a hormone.
The Day tablet contains:
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Folic Acid
5-HTP
L-Theanine
The vitamins of B6, B12, and Folic Acid are Co-Factors that work with 5-HTP to produce Serotonin. L- Theanine (an amino acid) has proven to give one a clam but clear thinking mood; it is in Tea. Air Line Pilots like to take it as they acheive a clarity of thought and stress free mood without motor impairment.
I can't tell you what to take but I think it is best to go the most natural approach possible to help your problem.
St John's Wort maybe herbal but it acts like the powerful drugs of Zoloft and Prozac and they all have negative side effects including dependence. SSRI's can flatten your mood -flat line it - it can make you like a zombie - not happy, not sad , just no emotion. Not a good place to be; in my opinion.
Natrol's 'Day & Nite' formula can be purchased at GNC stores and major retailers in the vitamin department.
If you do try 'Day & Nite' DO NOT TAKE St, John's Wort as the Day formula contains 5-HTP and you could induce a serotonin overload -a serious condition.
Hail Satan
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[url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "hailazazel" wrote:
I was warned not to take overdose of St. John's Wort.
Isn't taking 600mg in the morning is too much?
Also how can I see a change after a week? It suggests 6 months of trying, to see full results.
And when I'm done with the 6 months, should I stop taking it? I mean, it is one time, regulating my brain cells, etc etc, and than I need to stop using it? Thank you keeperofstone.
HAIL SATAN!!
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[url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "keeperofstone" wrote:
Take one 300mg dose with breakfast and if you don't see any results in a week; double that to 2X300mg in the morning with food. If after another week you still don't see any difference add a third dose at noon Lunch time for a total of 900mg for the day 3X300mg. You want to take the least amount that will work for you; that could be 300 or 600 or 900mg per day. Do not take it near bed time as it can cause anxiety or insomnia. Something I should mention that you may not know but your brain is still being created, growing, developing Human brains are not complete to about the age of 23 or 24 ; that's why it is important not to impede it's development with psychoactive drugs. Feed your brain the correct nutrition and you will be blessed with a life time of good function. A good text that has Herbs referenced in it is "Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs", by John Heinerman. He was a medical anthropolgist and a consultant to the health food and herb industries. I don't know if it is still in print today; maybe you can secure one from a second hand book store.
Hail Satan
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[url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "hailazazel" wrote:
I rarely eat fish, I will try to add that into my meal.
I'm doing my Aura of Protection out in sunlight, 10 minutes. It's great, I noticed how I was calm after being out in front of the Sun.
I don't remember the last time I drank Cola, energy drinks, or coffee.
I only drink tea from time to time, also not too much.
I just bought from Amazon St. John's Wort Extract from "Source Naturals" brand. "Standardized to 0.3% hypericins", 300mg seems valid.
It advices to take 3 times a day. Are you sure I need to take one?
HAIL SATAN!!
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[url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "keeperofstone" wrote:
Yes, Omega 3s are great for your brain health take them and eat fish such as salmon or mackerel.
Also, I should mention to take at least 5000IU of Vitamin D3 per day, it effects your mood and is great for brain health. Contrary to popular belief Vitamin D3 is not a vitamin but a hormone that your body (skin) produces on exposure to sunlight. Just 10 minutues of sunlight and your body could produce as much as 10,000 IU of D3 - that why exposure to sunlight chases away the 'blues' depression.
Caffeine in not just in coffee. Caffeine is found in tea, coaco, yerba mate tea, colas, energy drinks, etc. - read labels. Some people are so sensitive to caffeine that even a small dose can induce anxiety.
Even though St. John's Wort is herbal it works like a SSRI like Prozac and Zoloft. The chemical compound in it is called hypericin. If you do try it start at a dose of 300mg of .3 percent hypericin extract in the morning with food. You may not see any results for a week or more and if there is no change you can double the dose in the morning. Caution-this herbal drug can stay in your body for 24 hours before it is broken down ,a concern.
A healthy diet, adaquate B complex and multi-vitamins plus D3 and exercise and sunlight can do wonders for mild depression. I think it's best to try the 'natural hygeine' rout to health first before you take any drug or herbal compounds. They are always there if you need them.
Hail Satan
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[url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "hailazazel" wrote:
I don't use any other medication. I thought about trying St. John's Wort because it seems the most natural to me.
I don't drink coffee.
Also I'm 18 years old male. Is St. John's Wort a good combination with Omega 3?
By the way I know it is not relate to Satanism, I just trust your opinions more than others, and I want to heal my fucking depression.
HAIL SATAN!!
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[url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "keeperofstone" wrote:
If you are on other medication like Zolfolt or Prozac SSRIs; St James Wort should not be mixed with them as it acts like a SSRI and you could have a Serotonin overload. Natural diet high in Trytophan (an amino acid) and Adequate B complex especially Folic acid of at least 400mcg if you are a women and Vitamin C and zinc fights off anxiety and depression. Foods high in Trytophan - bananas, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese,turkey and chicken, avocados. Also, limit your intake of caffeine it can cause anxiety and in high amounts 'caffeine psychosis'.
Hail Satan
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[url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "hailazazel" wrote:
Did you guys tried St. John's Wort for depression? Is it worth trying?
I suffer from mild depression (also called Dysthymia) for all of my life. I already keep up my meditations but I want to further trying to help it. So, anyone tried it? Good / bad results? Thank you.
HAIL SATAN!!
