st johns wort

[meltoadhall]

today I had to go home from work after being really tearful for no reason.

Its been a fraught year ( hubby disabled and in a wheelchair, then he was made unemployed, he's not coping well with it all) and i thought I was holding it altogether ok

so after looking on the net i went to the local herbal shop and bought st johns wort to get me over this sad/ fed up weepy phase.

anyone have any expereince on using it? how long does it take to feel better, not life changing (coz its not going to) just feel better

[Ethel]

St John's Wort takes 4 to 6 weeks to have an effect, much the same as prescription anti-depressants.

Make sure it will be safe for you - not everybody can take it

[brenda]

I am so sorry you are having a bad time.

St John's wort can help, 4/6 weeks as Ethel said , but please if you are on other medication check that it is O.k to take, health shop will know or on the internet.

Sincere good wishes.

[Postdog]

Yeah agreed. As with conventional prescription stuff, it takes a while to kick in.

I've tried both. By all means go herbal if that's all you want to try, but no shame in seeing the doctor too.

[meltoadhall]

thanks for advice, not taking any other meds, so I should be ok with it.
started with 300g tabs 3 x daily and see how I get on