Posted by Elizabeth on June 1, 2001, at 13:39:21
In reply to Re: Tricyclics/St, John's Wort » Elizabeth, posted by Shirley 2 on June 1, 2001, at 6:18:01
> Elizabeth,
>
> Thank you so much for responding.You are very welcome.
> As an FYI, out of desperation yesterday, I tried St. John's Wort.
Cool. It's supposed to be effective. What brand did you use?
> Well, guess what, my mood improved immensely, and I had more motivation and concentration than I have had in a long time. Had the best sleep I have had in quite a while.
That's *very* interesting. SJW is *not* supposed to work immediately. Weird -- and terrific. :-)
> If St. John's Wort fizzles out for any reason, I am wondering if Effexor might not be worth another try since my depression isn't as severe? Or give Wellbutrin a shot since my psychiatrist wasn't as opposed to it as the tricyclics?
I'd go with something new rather than something that you tried and got no result from at all. But I hope that the SJW keeps working so you don't have to worry about it.
> I don't think my psychiatrist would be caught dead combining SSRI's and tricyclics.
Nonsense -- it was a very popular combination before the other new drugs (Effexor, Serzone, Remeron, etc.) started popping up.
> My depression has been characterized by problems with sleeping - I fall asleep but the quality is lousy, negative thinking even though there is no reason to feel that way, very short tempered, anxiety. Does that answer your question?
Yes...what about eating? Are you pretty much depressed all the time, or do you sometimes feel better, and if so, is there a pattern to when you feel better?
> Thanks again.
You're welcome again :)
-elizabeth
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