Should You Use St. John's Wort for Depression?

Should You Use St. John's Wort for Depression?
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Bob and Chris the Pharmacist discuss St. John's Wort for depression. Is it a good option for you or not?
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[@xxkissmeketutxx]

As a long term sufferer of what we used to call manic depression, the importance of vigilant family support cannot be overstated. Too many of us get too caught up in day to day things. A kind word, someone to care can make a huge difference in the results caused by depression.

[@jcbanbury]

Not everyone has family

[@zephyrr108]

Family is the causer of problems. You are blessed beyong belief

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

Take a dog@

[@tamikamarshall410]

The comments are more useful then the video, of course a pharmacist would advise against it... I'll definitely be giving it a try.

[@awwyoumad]

Of course pharmacist will deny it they want money

[@Hellnogizmo]

It's really worth trying. A friend suggested it to me when it didn't work for her, and that was nearly 10yrs ago. Very low dose gives me some relief. Best of luck 💙

[@MICKEY4356]

Doctors would rather prescribe pills than tell you to use St. John's wort.

[@danielfitzgerald9008]

Yess it messes with there pockets

[@awwyoumad]

@@danielfitzgerald9008 THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@uncertaintytoworldpeace3650]

All come from nature

[@Deklectic]

Exactly that is with every single natural herb on this planet... Its annoying asf.

[@RKO1988]

@@danielfitzgerald9008 better to put it in the pockets of those altruistic supplement companies? ;)

[@sparklyunicorn5431]

I'm taking SJW as a singular agent and it is working sooo well after a very short amount of time. I can already tell it is working. I have never taken any other medications so this is perfect for me. I'm young and have struggled with low-grade depression for so long, I feel I am remembering what it was like to love life again! I am happy to have found something that is so effective with minimal side effects compared to what docs prescribe.

[@user-th7il5ru9c]

Is it addictive ? When u stop using it do u feel depressed again?

[@ahmedfraz8324]

did you tried antidepressants first or you directly started SJW...has it any side effects and after how long it begin to start working for you?

[@johnmartin7989]

Thanks, this is great to hear

[@entertainmentdirecttoyou]

@@user-th7il5ru9c Absolutely addictive, you will not sleep again without it, and expect withdrawals. I’ve taken for 15 years, can’t get off it. I take WS 5570, standardized extract. Don’t take anything that messes with your brain chemistry. I’ve taken the smallest dose, 1 300 mg tablet a day. If you haven’t taken it long, I would get a suport system together and start a long taper off of it, at least 3 months or more. Im at 70% after 4 months. I’ve stopped cold turkey twice, do not do it, it is misery.

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

Whst s the brand name and the dose? Thanks

[@crazyfacemusic3132]

I have bipolar disorder and depression.Have been taking this medicine for 3 weeks and i must say I have never felt that good in years.I get out of bed easily,my anxiety is greatly reduced,My mood is generally so much better.Im so thankful this exists.So far it works much better than certain antidepressants I've taken in the past.Amazing

[@abiyo506]

same. every couple of weeks ill forget to take it and slowly head to my dark place. i took some yesterday and my mood took a complete 180 its absolutely crazy

[@Psybration111]

Hey so this is weird to ask but your comment got my attention because my brother is bipolar. Are you on other meds are did you just start using this instead?

Are you sure you haven't developed mania because of it? It's really not advised to take it for bipolar

[@FirehorseG]

@ That's what I was thinking. Speaking from experience of a loved ones manic cycles and spotting the early warning signs.. Just as they described.

[@jcbanbury]

@@abiyo506 this is what I need to hear. Winter is coming and I need to get prepared! I get serious winter depression, like real bad

[@sqd8r]

"Worts for me"... I'm here all week folks.

[@angusgallagher6130]

Still here?

[@jasonbenford3427]

@@angusgallagher6130 😅

[@AIIAIIA452]

Thank you for good information, I am taking st Johns wort and I finally overcome depression and having a deep sleep

[@simeonjones9227]

I find your guest’s attitude interesting, I’m a British Osteopath with 25 years experience who works with a very experienced medical herbalist. In the UK and Europe, our doctors are rather old fashioned and are resistant to try herbal remedies. It’s notable that when helping people with depression, getting them to drink less alcohol and changing their diet is often an effective adjunct. I understand your caution and all is sensible advice, but conventional antidepressants can cause serious problems also.

[@fadisimo]

Yes like Mirtazapine!

[@silence19999]

It seems doctors are too quick to prescribe a drug for an issue instead of trying to find the root cause. My doctor put me on antidepressants when the real issue was low testosterone. The I had another doctor put me on a drug for vertigo when the real cause was allergies. Both had terrible side effects to which the dr. just said we will change your prescription. Basically have to do all my own research now and be my own dr.

[@darrenn897]

St johns wort for anxiety and depression

[@jasonmarcus1683]

@@silence19999 Currently looking into allergies and vagus nerve as the root cause.

[@punchout2418]

@@silence19999 how'd you figure out you we're dealing with low T? If you don't mind me asking :)

[@isilfarellfleur8043]

I’m taking SJW for half a year now and it keeps the extreme anxiety episodes at bay and I’m slightly calmer than without.

[@ricardosoca7380]

Social Justice Warrior?

[@mr.youtube975]

@@ricardosoca7380 hahahahahah 🙂🙂😑😒

[@punchout2418]

@@ricardosoca7380 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sergiolaguna4341]

Currently weening myself off of Lexapro for anxiety… hopefully I see the same results as you. Lexapro took away a lot of my energy

[@profbfc]

Whats your dosage? With or without food? Let me know

[@novadirector]

I take St johns wort when meditation isn't enough. I've yet to find a doctor who is kind enough to talk about feeling low. I wish everyone good luck with their low moods.

[@Gm-nx9je]

I can relate to that. I am having a similar experience and it is difficult to find people to talk to- even therapists. but I have started exploring Buddhism and their philosophy- I think they have such a nice way of looking at life- kindness and compassion for yourself and everything around you, do no harm, meditation etc. I am trying to learn and practise that alongside using SJW to treat PTSD and social anxiety. I was taking 425mg once per day. I sometimes felt a little 'fuzzy' and unable to find the right words when speaking to people- which felt strange. I would also often say things, which I would never normally say either- none of that was terrible, just odd. but the bigger effect of SJW was a more positive one; I was happier than usual and less low. but since exploring Buddhism, I felt tempted to reduce the dosage and continue practising what I learning as my natural self. this has not worked out so well. I went to a lower dose of 330mg for around 3 weeks and I am feeling tense and sad again actually I think numb is more the word- I just cannot smile. I try to but I have to really force it and it does not feel right. so I am trying to find my balance- maybe I am tryhing to reduce the dosage too early. so I may go back to higher dose and keep working on meditation and therapy and see if I can learn more before trying to go down again. I only wanted to say I could relate but I always end up saying more. sorry. I wish you well also.

[@linak7155]

A good way for me to relieve anxiety is to steer clear of social media, 'news outlets and instead go for a walk, listen to classical music, breathe deeply and pray. Faith in God has given me hope & peace even in the worst of times. 🌹🙏

[@LLCoolBeans86]

That's wonderful! Praise God

[@left0verture]

Works for me too. 👍

[@thetezz0001]

I've suffered with depression for years and over the last 20 years i've tried many antidepressants and none of them has worked and decided to not try anymore, I've been taking St. John's Wort for a week now and have experience some positive results and no side effects

[@noureid5808]

Do you have any side effects? uv light sensitivity for example?

[@thetezz0001]

@@noureid5808 No nothing, if it did help the effects was mild

[@NatureNorthwest]

For depression and anxiety. I use vitamin D And a B complex. You gotta get sleep too it helps keep your emotional balance.

[@wheaties1435]

All I know is it worked for me. I was on it for years, (and no other meds). Eventually realized had worked thru life and moved ahead, and didn’t need it anymore.

[@qeva_]

I use it for 8 months now, 600 mg daily. At least for me this thing works 100% with no side effects at all

[@salmasaned]

Do you have to be on a specific diet to take these?

[@qeva_]

@@salmasaned I don't think so

[@nancyissa4781]

How does it help you?

[@qeva_]

@@nancyissa4781 by stabilizing my mood, reducing my anxiety, and making me less sad. But it's affective to a certain point. Now I'm using SSRI medicine because St. John's Wort is unfortunately no longer enough for my high anxiety level right now. Excuse my bad English.

[@theytube99]

Are u using both sjw and ssri

[@hollyp3065]

SO so helpful, thank you!

[@TheGatewayProductions]

Huge thanks for this upload! Depression is terrible but we can beat it!

[@JesusOurKing]

Greatest video. St john's wort on it own seems to be helping me on my second day less fatigue, depressed.. Kind of less dizziness and libido is up.

[@duckingcensorship1037]

8 months later, how's it going? I just started taking it and was wondering.

[@christinemoyce4766]

Excellent. Thank you Bob and Brad. I took St John's Wort years ago when I was severely depressed. Incredablly the very high doses 900mg 3 times a day worked within 6 days. After I got well I slowly reduced and got off them. 20 years later I need something again but I did notice while on it my skin thinned and my eyesight deteriorated! Now that could be just ageing itself. But today you made me aware of the one and only Pharmaceutical medication I'm on is for my underactive Thyroid ! Now you enlightened me that it could have been the problem because of mixing medication. Though I'm a bit stuck as to where to go for natural antidepressants you have at least answered the very question I needed answered. Many many thanks.

[@TheGOATof909]

DAMN.. LEARNED ALOT!! THANKS GUYS!!

[@TatumGarrisonTMG]

I have severe depression but started taking St. John’s wort and one lithium orotate (5mg per day) and it has changed everything for me. I use to take 20 mg of lithium orotate but the side effects were unbearable I had to take a load of curcumin and NAC to lessen the side effects. taking the combination has helped as St. John’s wort on its own wasn’t strong enough but within a couple of days of adding the lithium orotate I felt amazing 🤩 only needed the 5mg of lithium. Couldn’t believe it.

[@aminkhan6536]

Hi, just stumbled upon your comment, ive been trying a few things, but now just recently started lithium orotate, first 5mg for 2 weeks and now 10mg for the past week, but im not really feeling much positive results, I suffer from mild social anxiety and just borderline depression. How much more positive would u say your experience was with the combo rather than lithium on its own?? thanks

[@lambofGod886]

St John's Wort has helped me, on and off, for years. Magnesium's good too.

[@arsonhakobyan]

I've never heard of magnesium as an anti-depressant agent??

[@lambofGod886]

@@arsonhakobyan Good for calming anxiety.

[@arsonhakobyan]

@@lambofGod886 I knew magnesium helped w/ muscle contraction & other things, but I didn't know about anxiety?

[@zoombinifleen9362]

@@arsonhakobyan not a doctor just some random opinion, but it works for my mom.. it helps with Vitamin D absorption which does help with anxiety, as well as muscle stiffness. Is it just the magnesium itself improving the mood? Who knows but wanted to throw my 2 cents in

[@arsonhakobyan]

@@zoombinifleen9362 Appreciate it!

[@Dave-km3ep]

Your video and content is great!

[@matrixsounds6262]

VERY informative! Thank you Bob and Brad!

[@LLCoolBeans86]

Thank you for this

[@Antiorganizer]

300mg x 3 isn't necessary. Just do 300mg x 1, and then occasionally x 2 depending on what's going on. Anyway, going strong on this for well over 5 years now...

[@ry2456]

Really like when you have Chris.

[@jimathybindlenim6359]

Chris is a good guy i hear

[@madelinekosek6477]

DIDNT REALIZE IT WAS BOB AND BRADS VIDEO AT FIRST I WOULD TRYST U GUYS WITH MY LIFE

[@glenn20081965]

I'm more confused than ever now.

[@glenn20081965]

Sertraline I find eventually turns you into a zombie, not to mention the horrendous withdrawal symptoms.

[@REXFORGT]

SSRI's made several of my symptoms of depression worse but made anxiety and stress much easier to deal with. As crazy as it sounds, I think psychedelics are the only class of drugs that have meaningful, long-term effects on depression.

[@jcbanbury]

I took ONE dose of sertraline and quit. It felt horrendous! Wouldn't never go near that $hit again!

[@jcbanbury]

@@REXFORGT it's not crazy, mushrooms for example come from the earth. Not made in a lab we all know that

[@REXFORGT]

@@jcbanbury I personally think it's just a coincidence, we have other natural hallucinogens like nightshades (datura) and fly amanitas, they have been used by shamans for various means but they're really difficult to use, as well as neurotoxic. I believe the serotonergic effects of shrooms and LSD, combined with the increase in neuroplastixity and nerve growth factor is what makes them so useful for depression. This makes for a powerful tool when trying to get out of patterns and delusions that come from long-term depression.

[@jimathybindlenim6359]

I can't tell when it works but I kinda feel it when I don't use it

[@Liz-cmc313]

It helped a little for me but I had severe depression at the time.

[@mossyoakmom8880]

I would like to really try it for a length of time but it seems to trigger migraines for me.

[@sherrysc3848]

It has helped me being allergic to many medications. Just tell your physician and do some research. Going to a good health food store is important too

[@ahmedfraz8324]

did you tried antidepressants first or you directly started SJW...has it any side effects and after how long it begin to start working for you?

[@catitude4]

Phosphatidylserine, is a good thing to try. I've never used St john's wort.

[@keithbajema2358]

It seemed to cause temporary vision problems for me. I would sometimes see a jagged shimmering line.

[@shariprince3079]

For me if I see a zigzag lines in the corners of my eye is a symptom I'm going to get a migraine. It sounds like your shimmering line. Be careful.

[@latiefasimon354]

I recommend people should take this first before moving on to antidepressants

[@chatrodger]

Perhaps I missed it, but where did you share the list of potential interactive drugs?

[@wheres_bears1378]

Love this they look like they are commenting on an nfl game but are talking about supplements 😂

[@hannahhh19]

Where are you getting the adverse reaction to certain foods for this because I cannot find any information on Google

[@petersingh486]

I think the adverse reactions are related to prescription drugs. But can be used with alcohol as stated in video, and 5htp. I used to have a herbal tablet that combines 5htp and sjw. But 5htp is a food as it is derived from a nut.

[@TechAmalgamator]

I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND St. John's Wort. St. John's Wort was incredibly terrible for me, It seemed to work a little at first but I suffered extreme mood swings making my depression worse while taking it. I'm been using 5-HTP for about a year and it has inproved my life greatly for the better.

[@kais2345]

Be cautious of heart valve issues when taking 5-HTP long term like you are. Free 5-HTP in the blood (like when taken orally) can cause leaking valves

[@brethahuncho2824]

If it made you worse off maybe your not dealing wild mild depression

[@hollyp3065]

thank you for this!

[@mlcouch74]

@@kais2345 I already have a leaky valve. My Dr's said it's fine, my body just absorbs the blood. Grossed me out! I would guess it would cause this to worsen. Thanks for the heads up

[@jean-pierredevent970]

People should listen to their body to know if this is good stuff for them. I take it now for 15 years without side effects. The effect is not "happiness" at all and I get pessimistic and moody nevertheless but I feel somehow protected against the worst. So it could be placebo..I have also the feeling that it could work on the microbiome

[@Gm-nx9je]

same- for me- I feel more in control of my thoughts and emotional responses. I can still get angry, sad and all the rest but not as bad and when I change my thoughts, my emotions follow more willingly. before, I could be stuck in panic or low mood for a long time and nothing I could think about would change that. I hope you are doing well.

[@gerilamb2714]

Great info!

[@lowlee78]

It’s such an individual thing. It severely worsened my depression and anxiety. My recommendation for people who want to try it is keep track of it when you start and record any symptoms you are feeling over the first few months.

[@hollyp3065]

so helpful, thank you! not something to dive straight into, then...

[@vinodthampi]

Is it good for ocd?

[@gracenote5619]

Can I use St John’s Wort if I don’t have any depression? What happens if I decided to start taking St John’s Wort even though I’m healthy?

[@dannyturner7967]

Be aware it is also a natural blood thinner

[@megaherog]

@RED RED viscosity

[@jcbanbury]

That's great for me

[@beachstreet101]

When I take breaks from St John’s Worts I notice after a couple of days I start to grow angrier and more easily irate over things. That’s how I know I better take some St. John’s Worts. It just gets rid of that feeling and I’m suddenly content.

[@psyience3213]

Panaeolus foenisecii, or the lawn mower's mushroom, contains 5-hydroxytriptophan and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, both serotonin precursors. Those are amazing mood enhancers and stabilizers. I love when spring time comes around and i go out and eat a few.

[@deborahfischer5708]

Very interesting. Some are saying they are are not edible, but my research says you are correct! I would think one would only eat a small amount to be on the safe side, like you said, just a few.

[@psyience3213]

@@deborahfischer5708 yeah the books go both ways on edibility. From my research they've moved to inedible not because you cant eat them but because they're small and people generally don't make a meal out of it, and they can be mistaken for other mushrooms like liberty caps. I feel that 5htp though. I Usually only eat like 3-5 fresh caps.

[@deborahfischer5708]

@@psyience3213 I'm wondering if other mushrooms, especially medicinal ones, provide some of the same benefits.

[@psyience3213]

@@deborahfischer5708 mushrooms are some of the most healing organisms in nature. Theyre amazing. They've been researched for so long now too, much of it is good science. Getting into mycology is difficult though, there's a pretty steep learning curve. I wish it were more common so there were more people with whom to do it.

[@deborahfischer5708]

@@psyience3213right now I take a dried mushroom combo containing reishi, Turkey tail, lion's mane, maitake, shiitake, cordyceps. I plan to shop for a book on how to identify mushrooms, in the case of supply chain breakdown, which many say is coming. Do you know of any good books?

[@ummyl13]

Can i take st johns wort with a mood stabilizer ?

[@dannyturner7967]

I gave hypericum perforatum (st John's wort) to my great dane for nerve issues

[@enkneegivendaze1246]

Be careful when feeding it to animals make sure to research

[@MrAlexshellard]

Started using it after several ssris's side effects kicked my ass and turned me to a zombie. He'd seen the studies in Germany and hopefully no ssri's again. 100% see a good doc though.

[@michaelhankins5807]

Can I take caffiene with St. John’s wort?

[@CcCc-nt9xd]

Is it safe for people who have had alcohol problems and potentially have damaged gaba and seratonin receptors etc?

[@JesusOurKing]

Yeah I'd say so. It's safe. 300mg twice or thrice daily without anything else

[@beachstreet101]

Yeah it works for me. I used to have major alcohol problems decades ago. Not anymore. And I take St. John’s Wort. No issues with it.

[@jsclement3617]

Can I take St John's wort with green tea?

[@daweller]

can sr johns wort help with paxil withdrawal ?

[@darienravin]

Can you drink and eat all those things with sertraline?

[@sarahm2878]

I've had treatment resistant MDD my whole life. I'm 42 years old and am desperate. Only relief I get is Indica blend of Marijuana..

[@jrman413]

How are you now?

[@rinaldo8754]

You said 900 mg a day. If people are smaller, like me... I'm 1.70m... should I take a lower dose like 600 mg?

[@paradigmshift528]

I’ve been taking it with Modafinil... is that bad?

[@Psybration111]

Modafinil is bad for you period. It messes with your gut health I stopped taking it

[@l.k.9982]

I scoured the internet and on some sites it says to avoid the combination, but mostly it seems to be fine, I took both for some time and didn't notice any negative effects, I couldn't find any anecdotal reports on reddit etc. of anyone else having any bad effects either, they both have side effects on their own of course (sjw can cause cataracts, modafinil headaches, both mess with hormonal birth control etc.) But the combination itself seems to be safe

[@Filthycoffin]

Can you combine St. John’s wort with Sam-e

[@dannyturner7967]

Its great for tooth pain....in the form of hypericum perforatum

[@imaginismcrypto7794]

I wonder if big pharma sponsored this video 😒

[@zach7206]

how can it be prescribed in germany.. no beer? no bratwurst? thats not german

[@thunderlifestudios]

So you should take caution similar to SSRIS

[@deborahfischer5708]

Steer clear of meds for anxiety and depression. It killed my daughter in law, who was taking these under a doctor's care. The meds are difficult to get off of and will change your brain long term. Go natural! Vit D, B complex are good for depression and anxiety. Calcium/magnesium will help you get good sleep. Also try grounding. It improves anxiety and REM sleep!

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

I'm sorry for your loss. Truly.

[@hollyp3065]

I'm so sorry. Thank you for spreading awareness and helping to prevent any future loss. I will steer clear after hearing this. Also, will be researching into grounding. Thank you

[@deborahfischer5708]

@@xxkissmeketutxx thank you so much

[@deborahfischer5708]

@@hollyp3065 thank you! I really love my grounding mat. I researched heavily and bought the best one on Amazon. It's made by "Earthing Effect" and is soft enough that it's undetectable under my fitted sheet at the foot of my bed. Lifetime guarantee. I also tested it with a voltage meter and it indeed works. No hype. It's been life changing!

[@hollyp3065]

@@deborahfischer5708 wow that's so interesting! I find the whole concept so curious but it makes a lot of sense, just being outside with the solid earth under foot makes you feel so much better so I can imagine how this would. Im very tempted to invest in one now 👀

[@mfisher7490]

I heard Vitamin D has been successful for treating depression. Good luck finding it on the shelves.

[@Baxfam1]

Best way is to absorb it from the sun thru your eyes anyway. Wayyyy more effective than any D supplement

[@robbindavis]

I began taking Vitamin D to help build my immune system against contracting covid-19 but it seemed to make me feel sick.

[@cusalty]

@@robbindavis were you taking D3? I had a slight problem with it so switched to D2 and issue went away.

[@robbindavis]

@@cusalty yes it was D3. Thanks for the info.

[@kyre7347]

@@lpfx777 exactly

[@sabrinaf1556]

“I will tell you - that St John’s wort does tend to have less side affects than the prescriptions…. Which is why it’s so common in Germany when used as a singular agent.” Then they proceed to mention there ARE alcohols you can drink with this medication vs prescribed antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications you should never drink ANY alcohol.

[@linak7155]

I hv taken St John's Wort in the past and had a good experience. It helps that I hvnt been on any prescription drugs. A friend recommended another herb but when I read up on it said it could affect ur kidneys adversely.

[@ahmedfraz8324]

did you tried antidepressants first or you directly started SJW...has it any side effects and after how long it begin to start working for you?

[@linak7155]

Hello Ahmed ! I hv never been on prescription anti drepreeants out of fear of becoming addicted. As you may hv heard here, the recom dosage for mild depression is 300 mg 3× per day, with meals. For me, it began to take effect gradually within the first week. You should only take for under 3 months. I took SJW for two and also took Magnesium and Zinc. Hope this helps! Taking deep breaths and going for quiet walks 🚶is very condusive to calmness.

[@annitrip]

@@linak7155Hey!! So after less than 3 months one should get off of SJW? Won't the depression come back then?

[@shariprince3079]

I can't take it. It gives me vertigo.

[@JesusOurKing]

That's what I'm hoping it doesn't aggravate in me. I'm on my 2nd day of it. If you haven't, try taking it without anything else.

[@MCGeddelti]

I'm starting this shit right now and I am also going to go on a fast

[@MCGeddelti]

So I just began the fast today And I have 24 bags of tea

[@lovearino]

@@MCGeddelti its recommended to take st johns wort with a meal :) otherwise it may upset your stomach

[@Sc19869]

I just started yesterday. This morning it gave me so much anxiety, but I’m feeling much better during the day, so I’m hopeful the longer I take it the better. I’m thinking about incorporating a fast as well. Thing is I like to drink a bit during the weekend so that sucks lol.

[@la.o4226]

@@Sc19869 how did it go?

[@lharbour2854]

It was a terrible mix for me with my thyroid meds. My nutritionist in my doctor’s office recommended it for me, knowing I was on thyroid meds. I quit seeing that nutritionist - she said it was totally safe. So not true.

[@abraham8413]

What happens

[@Guttabee]

I've been using at John's Wort while drinking red wine, eating cured meats, and aged cheeses for years. Blood work, and BP have always been completely normal. 🤷

[@johnely5050]

The side effects of ssri medication can be horrific. I am thinking of coming of Setraline and trying St John's Wort.

[@Sharonchonadam]

Bro what are the side effects of sertaline

[@slicktmi]

Did sertraline help u

[@Calilalove]

Side effects. Sweating, low libido, tiredness

[@ahmedfraz8324]

How are you feeling now..did SJW worked for you?

[@jcbanbury]

@@Sharonchonadam I took ONE dose and it was terrible!!!

[@Artisticwhit]

Cannabis/CBD increases effects of medications as well. So if you ar using you can lower your dose.

[@yessir863]

Made me feel jittery as hell and couldn't sleep.

[@krazzysu]

Poor Chris had his name misspelled at the intro 😅

[@atmanvisual190]

6:49 you gotta love Bob* haha

[@rivalstorm120]

Starting it today so I do not jeopardize a friendship

[@samlatooni]

Am in Germany and just got a prescription and thought should do some research. I plan to use it ONLY during winter months as I can't avoid sun 🌞 in summer . The DOS said that I can stop taking it abruptly if I would decide to....am not sure if that is right....any tips??????. Thnx

[@XenoTravis]

I would get a room mic and not use the headset. Those make the vocal quality sound like a call and S sound or air really sound bad.

[@frusia123]

Extremely careful to use in children? More or less careful than when using SSRIs? Because children in the UK are prescribed those. In my opinion if a child needs depression meds, St Johns wort is a lot safer than SSRIs. It has none of the dreadful side effects and it doesn't need to be weaned off gradually. I've used it for a long time and it saved me from having to use antidepressants.

[@GK-qc5ry]

I wonder how this compares with Lion's Mane mushrooms

[@gelsayedpt]

it is fine to take man

[@DavidRinklin]

started using it ... feeling better

[@chefevilee9566]

I will be growing Saint johns wort in case I’m not able to get my husband medication. That is the only pill thank God that he’s on. But I’m gonna tell you. I had a nurse practitioner and I just got away from. I was able to get a real doctor. As far as I have seen nurse practitioners are not anything I want my family to be with. I thank God once again just got my son in with an internist.

[@Filthycoffin]

I’ve never seen anyone get AKATHISIA from St Johns wort.

[@antara6993]

I was a little apprehensive coming to the comments from a video like this and I have to say, I am so pleasantly surprised people are far too aware of their own bodies to fall for the words of a pharmacist who isn't presenting very convincing arguments. Yes SJW has many drug-drug interactions but so do many prescription drugs, moreover I had to laugh at the mention of digoxin as it now has much better alternatives that are more frequently prescribed (at least in the UK) so it was almost redundant to mention that. Lastly, I'd like to add my own experience with SJW as I have suffered from moderate depression for over a decade now, and within 2 weeks of trying SJW I already felt the effects (this was suggested to me by my psychiatrist). Stay safe folks!

[@flyhigh9944]

Is it ok to take multi vitamins and minerals with anti depressants?

[@MrPatto74]

Yes 👍

[@jcbanbury]

If you want

[@Blimbus-Blombo]

Sertraline (zoloft) sucks. Like I agree that it can be very effective for some people, but from personal experience it seems like a child's dose of zyrtec when you really need benadryl. Just my opinion. And I'm no doctor of course.

[@thesolidrock2230]

St johns wart and a little macuna

[@waynedevaney2254]

My man

[@jclaire9270]

I’ve heard and read that you shouldn’t take these while being on birth control! I’m currently taking these whilst being on the pill! Do you think this will effect me much as in it will reduce the effectiveness of the pill? At the moment i choose to be on birth control and also I choose to be take St.John wort as they do help me a lot due to anxiety and stress and feeling down! These tablets help me a lot! Is anyone else taking these whilst being on the pill? If so, would you say it effects being on the pill much? Has it increased the risk of you getting pregnant?

[@MrPatto74]

It's magic stuff and it works straight away

[@clippy4208]

Hello is it safe for 17 year olds with mild depression?

[@MrPatto74]

@@clippy4208 yes give it a go if you are not on any other kind of medication, avoid pharmaceutical Anti depressants , that really is last resort

[@clippy4208]

@@MrPatto74 ohh cool im not really on medication so thats good

[@ahmedfraz8324]

@@MrPatto74 did you tried antidepressants first or you directly started SJW...has it any side effects and after how long it begin to start working for you?how much you were taking it?

[@Jan-on1qb]

Can you eat ground turkey while on st. Johns wort?

[@jcbanbury]

😂😂😂 wtf

[@mhammond4849]

I read that there was some substance in cured meats that (trytophan?) that you can't consume when taking St John Wort. When I was being treated for mild/moderate depression, the doctor suggested that I take St Johns Wort. At my second appointment, and brought up that "consumption of cured meats" problem, the doctor told me not to worry about it. IMO, this signals that it might be a problem for some people, depending on their individual physiology, but not a problem for most people. I've taken it for almost three years now with no problems.

[@JasnapsRecords]

Absolutely not 😂😂😂😂

[@igorborovkov7011]

15 to 16 weeks down the road, post covid, more like 15 to 16 years

[@maninblack6606]

If sjw a stimulate how doesn it help with anxiety

[@BrunoPorro1618]

SWJ and Ashgawandah would be dangerous?

[@desireec1881]

No

[@NoName-eu2xw]

Ashwagandha made me sad. But I also get paradoxical effects from other medicines. So it might just be me that it did this to

[@jcbanbury]

Lol! No

[@Quuuelgh]

The tyramine hypertension is highly overrated. It is not 100% proven that St johns wort is classical MAOI like f.e. Selegilin and combining tyramine rich foods which led to (at least suspected) hypertension is only anecdotically proven. There are only very very few case studies of this problem which suggests that the large majority (St johns wort is today very widely used in large volumes) of patients use it without any nutritional adjustement AND without this specific side effect. The real danger is the CYP450 induction (upregulation of drug processing enzymes therefore reducing the effectivity of nearly all other drugs) and the classical serotonine syndrom when combined with other AD's (which nobody should do ever).

[@MrPatto74]

Don't trust Doctors DYOR

[@jcbanbury]

Obviously. Docs don't give a fk about you

[@OZMAZZ12]

Why would you have to stay off wine and aged cheeses ?