Poll Is St. John's Wort a Viable Treatment for Depression?

[trial'n'error]

I took it for a while but it didn't seem to do anything. Same for SSRIs, which did actually do something, namely side effects. In all fairness, though, I was dx'd with major depression at age 21 and I think I was misdiagnosed. I'm fairly certain that all my symptoms at the time of my depression dx (including suicidal behavior) stemmed from severe anxiety disorders. I don't think St John's wort helps with anxiety at all.

 

[midi]

St. John's wort is not something that can be taken long term. It may work for mild pms issues like mild anxiety or irritability - but that phase in the menstrual cycle is a few days, not long term. Always talk to your doc before you try various over the counter supplements. Be aware of side effects and drug interactions too.

 

[jeapea]

I voted that it's better than other medications, however, I've never tried it, either. I have too many 'drug' allergies and have had so many horrible reactions to them that I stopped taking any about 20 years ago.
Recently, for my ptsd, my doctor prescribed an antidepressant. Which casued my throat to close, made me gag and gasp and choke... I quit.. no more...
But I have used homeopathic remedies with huge success. St John's Wort in found listed under Hypericum in the materia medica. I won't go into any details, but maybe its worth looking into if alternatives are an option of interest?