BASE813 0 #1 June 28, 2004 Whislt I am recovering from injury, and spending lots of time alone and unable to do shit for myself, I have started taking St Johns Wort because of what I have heard / read about it. I would be interested in anyones experience with St johns Wort, and whether its worth spending the money in taking this......... any thoughts welcome........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 June 28, 2004 I'd help if you said what exactly you're taking it for. studies have shown it can help with depression and the like, as well as some female probs, but that's all I know about it. you shouldn't take it if you're taking certain other medications. http://www.hypericum.com/nuts.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #3 June 28, 2004 QuoteI'd help if you said what exactly you're taking it for. i am taking it as i feel low some days as I am recovering, and this means I spend alot of time alone................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #4 June 28, 2004 Useless...get Paxil 10mg/day... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #5 June 28, 2004 tell your doctor this, and allow him or her to advise you. depression isn't really something you should self medicate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 June 28, 2004 Quotestudies have shown it can help with depression Actually, studies have shown that it does jack crap for depression. I read up on it when I had serious depression problems. What worked for me was just seeing a professional and working through the things in my life that were effecting me.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #7 June 28, 2004 anyone who is seriously depressed needs to be under the care of a doctor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 June 28, 2004 (That's what I said).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #9 June 28, 2004 No, they should just smile in a mirror.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #10 June 28, 2004 SJW has helped some people, according to some studies, and some first hand accounts I've heard However, anyone who thinks they're depressed needs to see a doctor first, before trying anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud_monkey 0 #11 June 28, 2004 Quotestudies have shown it can help with depression and the like, as well as some female probs, but that's all I know about it. You havin' some female problems, B? Be Cool, Z Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #12 June 28, 2004 I don't think its uncommon to battle depression while you are recovering from an injury, and I can respect that you are trying the more natural approach. If I were you, I'd talk to your doctor about it and see what he/ she suggests- maybe you need to medicate, maybe you don't. Being aware that the problem potentially exists is a good first step. I'd also make an effort to get out of the house as much as is physically possible. When I broke my right ankle, I couldn't drive, but I had good friends and a decent "support system" at home. Bar hopping and parties weren't feasible, but I could still go out to dinner or have a drink, or just hang out a friend's house. Wherever I went, we'd just make sure I had a chair for myself and one for my leg! And if I wasn't comfortable, I'd go home. Since I have a desk job, I was also able to go back to work fairly quickly. I sincerely believe keeping myself busy and getting out of the house kept me sane for those first few weeks! Good luck to you and keep on healing! maura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #13 June 28, 2004 No.. they are to stare into the mirror smiling for 20 minutes every day. Don't you know ANYTHING about how to selfcure depression? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FIREFLYR 0 #14 June 28, 2004 It made me sleep alot. it didn't seem healthy. My opinion is dont waste yer time. Scotch and Vicodan however... ~J"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 1 #15 June 28, 2004 QuoteNo, they should just smile in a mirror. I got itMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #16 June 28, 2004 QuoteQuoteNo, they should just smile in a mirror. I got it *snicker* So did I. Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #17 June 28, 2004 QuoteNo, they should just smile in a mirror. ROTFLMFAO!!!! BTW, where has Rhino been lately? _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beerlight 0 #18 June 29, 2004 it's useless.......tons of studies showing it does NOTHING but make your wallet thinner....... Go see a doc if you need something..... B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 1 #19 June 29, 2004 QuoteROTFLMFAO Are you actually Rolling on the floor, laughing your fucking ass off? edit... to add the word fucking.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #20 June 29, 2004 QuoteROTFLMFAO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you actually Rolling on the floor, laughing your fucking ass off? edit... to add the word fucking. Why yes, I think I was rolling on the floor laughing my fucking ass off. But to be truthful, I don't fuck with my ass. You have to admit that Vallerina's comment was damn funny...for those who got it. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kennedy 0 #21 June 29, 2004 http://nccam.nci.nih.gov/health/stjohnswort/ It's a bunch of crap. I'm a believer in complimentary and alternative medicine, but St John's Wort is basically a placebo. (NCCAM = National Center for Complimetary and Alternative Medicines) (NIH = National Institutes of Health) These are the people to ask. And they said it's basically useless. A nice placebo for people who don't really have depression, but no effects for any documental conditions. It's a make-believe cure for a make-believe condition.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
tigra 0 #12 June 28, 2004 I don't think its uncommon to battle depression while you are recovering from an injury, and I can respect that you are trying the more natural approach. If I were you, I'd talk to your doctor about it and see what he/ she suggests- maybe you need to medicate, maybe you don't. Being aware that the problem potentially exists is a good first step. I'd also make an effort to get out of the house as much as is physically possible. When I broke my right ankle, I couldn't drive, but I had good friends and a decent "support system" at home. Bar hopping and parties weren't feasible, but I could still go out to dinner or have a drink, or just hang out a friend's house. Wherever I went, we'd just make sure I had a chair for myself and one for my leg! And if I wasn't comfortable, I'd go home. Since I have a desk job, I was also able to go back to work fairly quickly. I sincerely believe keeping myself busy and getting out of the house kept me sane for those first few weeks! Good luck to you and keep on healing! maura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #13 June 28, 2004 No.. they are to stare into the mirror smiling for 20 minutes every day. Don't you know ANYTHING about how to selfcure depression? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #14 June 28, 2004 It made me sleep alot. it didn't seem healthy. My opinion is dont waste yer time. Scotch and Vicodan however... ~J"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #15 June 28, 2004 QuoteNo, they should just smile in a mirror. I got itMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #16 June 28, 2004 QuoteQuoteNo, they should just smile in a mirror. I got it *snicker* So did I. Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #17 June 28, 2004 QuoteNo, they should just smile in a mirror. ROTFLMFAO!!!! BTW, where has Rhino been lately? _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #18 June 29, 2004 it's useless.......tons of studies showing it does NOTHING but make your wallet thinner....... Go see a doc if you need something..... B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #19 June 29, 2004 QuoteROTFLMFAO Are you actually Rolling on the floor, laughing your fucking ass off? edit... to add the word fucking.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #20 June 29, 2004 QuoteROTFLMFAO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you actually Rolling on the floor, laughing your fucking ass off? edit... to add the word fucking. Why yes, I think I was rolling on the floor laughing my fucking ass off. But to be truthful, I don't fuck with my ass. You have to admit that Vallerina's comment was damn funny...for those who got it. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #21 June 29, 2004 http://nccam.nci.nih.gov/health/stjohnswort/ It's a bunch of crap. I'm a believer in complimentary and alternative medicine, but St John's Wort is basically a placebo. (NCCAM = National Center for Complimetary and Alternative Medicines) (NIH = National Institutes of Health) These are the people to ask. And they said it's basically useless. A nice placebo for people who don't really have depression, but no effects for any documental conditions. It's a make-believe cure for a make-believe condition.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
