[quote="charliesays"] I took rhodiola a few years back with 5htp but I think the rhodiola will be enough itself. I am presuming it won't affect my contraceptive pill so will start taking it. My doc...
Hi Charlie. In this book: http://www.amazon.com/Rhodiola-Revolution-Transform-Breakthrough-Century/dp/159486294X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-0275742-5562213?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1181618322&sr=8-2...
Hello everybody, I suppose that I've dysthymia. Almost every symptom of it, described in the articles, refers to me.... Cheers to you all who read it, I hope I'll maybe get some hope... Hi Licho....
I don't know about doxycycline in particular but I took the antibiotic Avelox (moxifloxacin HCL) once and it took me into a deep, dark place I never want to go again! It actually lists depression as...
Hey Roses. If antidepressant meds have not worked for you so far please read the thread here on Rhodiola Rosea and consider giving it a try....
Has anyone experimented with cutting aspartame out of your diet to see if it improves your mood? I keep going back and forth as to whether or not to believe all those articles that claim aspartame is...
I understand your skepticism. But I have no stock in any RR products so I only tell people because it has worked so well for me, my husband, and several friends. It's been far better than Zoloft....
I had tried Zoloft too. It made me feel like a zombie and I seemed to be gaining weight despite a diminished appetite. I didn't gain a lot. Maybe 5 lbs. But that was a lot considering I was eating...
Yeah, I know what you mean. I suffer from chronic sinus problems and have tried a thousand different remedies for it with little improvement. So I was pretty darn skeptical about RR. But, I have to...
Interesting. The book I'm reading on Rhodiola Rosea talks about its positive effects on the VNS and parasympathetic nervous system. You might want to look into RR then....
I know you can become addicted to carbohydrates. That is the philosophy behind the South Beach diet, to break the carb addictions. Since sugars are carb it's all the same. I had a terrible addiction...
Hi Syl. Have you tried natural alternatives to prescript ion meds? After trying Zoloft and feeling like a zombie I quit it and tried a natural herb I'd recently heard about , rhodiola rosea. It works...
If you can't tolerate prescript ion meds have you tried natural remedies like St. John's Wort, SAM-e, Rhodiola Rosea, and 5-HTP? I could not stand Zoloft so I quit taking it and have had much, much...
Have you tried natural remedies like St. John's Wort, SAM-e, 5-HTP, or Rhodiola Rosea? Sometimes these things work better for some people than prescription meds. That was the case for me. I tried...
Nature's Way makes a brand with enteric coated tablets that might help with stomach issues. If you want a more immediate effect and energy boost add some Rhodiola Rosea. Rhodiola can lift your mood...
From everything I've read it's quite safe. I've read a lot of articles online and there's even a book about it I just atarted reading. Check out the other thread in this forum called "Rhodiola Rosea...
I tried it before. It helps some but I had a much more dramatic and faster improvement with Rhodiola. It took a couple weeks to notice some improvement with SAM-e and I really just felt less...
Try Rhodiola Rosea. It's the best thing I've ever tried! Not only improves mood but increases energy and reduces feelings of stress. Who couldn't do with more energy and less stress? :)...
I've had it since I started weaning off Zoloft. I've been off the Zoloft a week now and still get moments where I feel like I'm swept up by a passing roller coaster. I sure hope it stops soon. I...
If she doesn't want to take the meds the doctor gave her might she be more open to trying some natural remedies first? You might want to look into the following natural supplements that are claimed...
Did you try Wellbutrin? It is supposedly more "activating" than some of the others....
I vote: Other My father was never physically abusive but he was quite verbally abusive. Never, ever did I hear praise, compliments, or encourangement from him. He never laughed or smiled. Everything...
Sorry, I should clarify. Consuming Red Dye #40 did not actually cause my husband to get a migraine. His "triggers" were, like yours, bright light, eye strain, and weather changes. But he discovered...
Oh, I'm not considering going off meds just to suffer. It's just that pharmaceutical drugs have so many nasty side effects and, so far, the Zoloft just hasn't done much for me. It's helped slightly...
Wow. Yeah, there's nothing more infuriating then when doctors act like you don't know what's going on with your own body. You live in it every day for Pete's sake! You know it better than anyone!...
Hi GM. What's the latest on how this is working for you? Any updates for us?...
So you didn't have withdrawal symptoms just from cutting back on dosages, only when you quit taking that last pill? How low a dose was that last pill? How long did you take to taper off? Did you...
I don't think your reaction is silly. Anyone would be hurt to find someone they thought was a friend would say such a mean thing. It hurts when even strangers say mean things. Of course, we can...
Yes, it is frustrating. If it were heart disease instead of depression no one would tell me to just get a positive attitude and my heart problems would go away. They'd say, "Oh dear, take care of...
I just talked to a friend of mine. She is a long time friend ... 30 years or more ... and is bipolar so I thought she would be one I could talk to who would understand. I told her I wanted to try...
Fainting and changes in peripheral vision can also be signs of dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Has it been hot where you are lately? Are you getting enough fluids, or on a low sodium diet?...
I'm just curious. People say you go through "withdrawals" (brain zaps, etc) when quitting antidepressants. But when does this happen? Does it happen at each step? I mean, do you get symptoms every...
I don't know anything about it but I'm always skeptical of any ad that won't even hint at what it is they are offering you. Is it an herb? Is it a hypnosis tape? A meditation technique? If they won't...
I have a similar problem with my father. He was always critical, quick to point out flaws, always negative, never once offering encouragememnt or praise throughout my entire life. When I was younger...
I'm thinking about trying it. Articles look interesting and I've read a few forum posts (other forums, not here) from people who had very good results from it. But it seems to be fairly new in the US...
Has anyone here had any experience with Rhodiola Rosea?...
S-adenosylmethionine is a natural amino acid supplement. It's used by the brain for making neurotransmitters but people with depression supposedly have lower levels of it. Theoretically...
I'd be interested in the info. If you had success with it before, why did you stop using it?...
Has anyone here tried SAM-e (S-adenosyl methionine) for depression?...
Thanks for the info, Els. I just got off the phone with my PCP. I had called to ask if she had a referral for a psychiatrist rather than a psychologist and she tried really, really hard to discourage...
Now that you've been at it a few more days how's it helping with the Prozac weaning so far?...
My PCP referred me to a psychologist. However, if I'm going to take medications I'd rather see someone who has experience prescribing them, i.e., a psychiatrist. I started to browse my local...
Hi Mary-Ellen. You describe the way I feel sometimes. I think it is more depression than a phobia. I will often try to find an excuse not to go out if I can. I hate going to the grocery store, for...
It is extremely important that you have a psychiatrist to diagnose and prescribe medications for you. It very much sounds to me as if you have done all this "research" and now you feel that your...
Actually, the more I think about it the more I'm beginning to think my Social Anxiety is not so much true anxiety as it is anti-social depression. I'm not afraid of people. I have no problem talking...
This could be due to my depressed perspective but ... I don't have a lot of hope for overcoming depression with behavioral therapy alone. I was "born" depressed, according to my mother. I cried all...
Do you actually feel GOOD now? Or are you just not miserable any more? I mean, do you ever actually experience true happiness, joy, and passion in your life? I, sadly, don't even know what those...
I saw you posted to me so here I am. Are you employed anywhere or do you stay home or are you on disability? IM on disability so IM always at home. Katelynn [/quote]Yes, I work full-time, although...
Hi Katelynn. I'm doing a little better. Not so tired, the anxiety has diminished, but still foggy-headed. I feel like I'm doped out on cold medicine and I hate that feeling. Yes, I was referring to...
[quote="Hippy Girl"] I had the same experience on Zoloft. Are you taking it in the morning? Is it possible you can take it just at night? For me that was the key. I asked the doctor if I could cut...