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Posted 12/26/2016 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
Has any one tried using this? Wondering if it's effective.

Thanks in advance.

Post Edited (LBTMom) : 12/26/2016 9:57:21 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/26/2016 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
LBTM,

SJW is a more effective supplement for depression/mood than anxiety or panic.

That is not to say that it wouldn't be helpful for someone with anxiety...it just depends on the individual need/indication.

It does take a few weeks to build up in the body...

...and can have some interactions with certain A/D's and other Rx's...so checking with your doctor/pharmacist is always wise before considering this in your regimen.

Peace an progress,

S.C.
Posted 12/26/2016 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
That is good to know, thank you!
Posted 12/26/2016 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
My friend used it some years ago in her 40,s it worked ok for her for depression... however it interacted with her birth control pill.
She became pregnant at 46 which was a shock for her, she had not mentioned it to her GP.

So always wise to check as SC says.
Good Luck
Posted 12/27/2016 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
G.,

I just got association anxiety...

I'm 46!! shocked shocked shocked

JK!! smilewinkgrin Hubs took one for the team so to speak a few years back!

...but sometimes I still get anxious if I am late...lol! (#3, is NOT in the plan!)

S.C.
Posted 12/27/2016 9:12 AM (GMT 0)
lol SC thats just what my friend said 😉
Posted 12/27/2016 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
SJW works well on depression and not so well on anxiety.

It important not to mix it with any other medications before checking with your pharmacist for possible interactions .

Hibee
Posted 12/27/2016 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
long time user. like others have said works for depression but not effective on anxiety. not effective on severe depression but works pretty good on moderte ,. since i stopped taking ssri-i use it if i feel myself slipping into depression and it brings me out and fast. with iin a few days.
Posted 12/28/2016 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for your input.
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