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Posted by Meri-Tuuli on July 24, 2006, at 10:02:40
Okay so I've been taking Rhodiola rosea for some now, about two months. I take 'New Chapter rhodiolaforce 100' Here in the UK its £11.99 for 30 capsules.
I really like it. It has definately improved my mood and general outlook and given me energy.
Its supposed to enhance your sports performance or something - well I'm still sore after 'high impact aerobics' on Saturday!! But its the mood brightening I'm after anyway.
I haven't got insomnia at all, sleep is never a problem for me.
But, it doesn't do anything for me with regard to anxiety. I don't know if this is because I'm not taking a high enough dose, or if I'm just one of those individuals (its supposed to be anti-anxiety). When I find something good for anxiety (celexa, SJW) it doesn't activate me enough and I end up sleeping/eating/being tired all the time; conversely when I find something that address the depression (prozac, wellbutrin and now rhodiola) it doesn't do anything for the anxiety. Its like a swing. Anyone any ideas why this might be so? I can't imagine that my CNS is so finely balanced between one or the other.
Rhodiola is definately a worthwhile herb.
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by Declan on July 24, 2006, at 15:18:01
In reply to Rhodiola - wow!, posted by Meri-Tuuli on July 24, 2006, at 10:02:40
Hey Merri
It's great stuff, isn't it?
I don't think you can expect it to be helpful for your anxiety.
Maybe you could take Seroctin for that.
Might be a good combo.
Declan
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on July 25, 2006, at 6:14:40
In reply to Re: Rhodiola - wow!, posted by Declan on July 24, 2006, at 15:18:01
Hey Declan,
Yeah, I've come to the conclusion that it isn't helpful for anxiety. But OTOH I don't think rhodiola exacerbates it and I think it might even offer come protection against panic, well the physical symptoms (racing heart, that shot of adrenaline) at least.
But yeah, I'm looking into alternative treatments for the anxiety. It tend to comes on in the evenings. At the moment, I'm supplementing with a glass or two or wine/beer, not a longterm solution I know, but hey. Perhaps a cup of chamomile tea might do it.
I'm actually supposed to be also taking a herbal tincture containing
rosemary, damiana, siberbian ginseng, ginkgo and schziandra
which sounds quite stimuating, but apparently its physically stimulating but mentally calming.
I haven't actually started taking it (I am scared to death of any interactions!) but I have had a few sips (diluted in water) and so far I haven't had any immediate allergic reaction to it (I know, I know, completely irrational because I know I'm not allergic to anything that I know of) so I'm going to try 2ml a day until I see the herbalist on Monday.
But serctin sounds interesting - however, I have enough on my plate with this herbal blend which is proving to be pretty challenging trying to get me to actually take the stuff. I'm also supposed to be taking a bunch of vitamins and fish oils, but that sort of goes out the window too. Argh. Why I am so adverse to taking things?? Perhaps I've been burnt too many times by conventional stuff. Who knows. Any advice?
Kind regards
Meri
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