Posted by Meri-Tuuli on May 23, 2006, at 15:47:02
In reply to Re: I'm seeing a medical herbalist- what to expect » Meri-Tuuli, posted by Declan on May 23, 2006, at 14:42:43
Hi Declan,
> Do I recall correctly that you did not mind reboxetine? That it made you feel less panicky in a panicky situation?Yep, completely got rid of panic for me. Although having said that, it was like I was pumped up from taking the reboxetine and when I'd have a situation where I was going to panic, I just didn't, because I was already sort of pumped up. If you get what I mean!! I could feel the adrenaline being fired, but it didn't cause me to react somehow. It was a weird feeling!!
> (I've always assumed I'd not react well to it, having NE overactivity, but that's purely guesswork.)
How do you know that you have NE overactivity (if you don't mind me asking?)
> Do you have an opinion on hyperforin vs hypericin?
Not really - I've read that they orginally thought that the benefits came from hypericin, but now they think its more hyperforin. That all I know about the two, I'm afraid. I'm sure it must be a combination of the two or other compounds in the plant.
>When I tried SJW I got the sun reaction thing. Too much sun in Australia anyway, and difficult to avoid. I wondered if hyperforin SJW would be less likely to cause the light sensitivity.
Fortunately for me, it was winter when I tried it, and well, the UK/Finland ain't too great for sunshine in the depths of winter!! I wonder if it'll have an effect in summer on me? I'm white, but I don't tend to burn too easily (unless I'm stupid) I don't know if that makes a difference!!
> I've taken TCM herbs for years for allergies and depression, and they have been better for the allergies than the depression. I'm having some success with tianeptine right now. Better sleep in particular.
> If sleep is not an issue and you need a lift, rhodiola would be worth checking out.Sleep is definately not an issue with me, thankfully. If anything, I tend to go the other way. I'm seriously thinking about rhodiola. I really need a lift!! Would you be able to tell me anything more about it?? Can you combine it with SJW? I assume so. Do you need breaks from it, like with other adaptogens? Also, where do you buy it from? I'm having abit of trouble getting hold of it to be honest!!
Thanks Declan!
Kind regards
Meri
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