Posted by Alara on February 4, 2003, at 3:25:14
In reply to How effective is St. Johns wort for anxiety?, posted by Lawrence S. on February 4, 2003, at 2:38:10
> I'm running out of options and was wondering if St. Johns wort should be given a try. I have situational deppresion along with SP and obssesive thoughts. I'm getting some releif with fish oil. I cant tolerate ssri side effects. I'm affraid to go back on nardil. Please help!
Lawrence, I think it depends on your life sitution and the extent of your anxiety. When I was working from home, St Johns Wort made a noticeable improvement to both my depression and anxiety. I did not even need to take the Xanax that my doctor had prescribed for me. However, now that I am working full-time in a high pressure environment, St John's Wort is not potent enough for me. (I now take 20mg Celexa and 0.5-1mg Xanax daily.)
Give it a try. St John's Wort may be all that you need - and it does make a significant difference.
Let us know how you go!
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