Posted by allnatural on January 30, 2003, at 14:15:55
In reply to Re: Will I ever be normal again?, posted by JohnL on January 30, 2003, at 6:33:18
> To go along with your forum name, allnatuural, you should seriously consider the herb Rhodiola Rosea. It's not well known in the USA, but is a really good herb for depression, much better than st johnswort, gingko, ginseng, etc.
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> SAMe also. Rhodiola and SAMe. For Rhodiola, make sure to take a brand that has 4% Rosavin extract content. All others are inferior.
> > Rhodiola boosts serotonin and dopamine as well as the feel-good beta-endorphins and opiods(the same hormone that causes a runner's high).
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> I take Rhodiola myself and I really like it. Since I have tried just about every med and every herb known, the fact that it helps me a lot speaks volumes for its potential. It is a powerful antidepressant, antianxiety, and mild stimulant all in one, not to mention its health benefits for your heart and brain and other things.
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> You don't have to live with medication side effects. There are alternatives, a few of which can work really good.
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> JohnThanks for that advice. I have actually started with another doctor today, because I couldn't take it any longer (the withdrawals that is). He has me on Lexapro. I can't say that I am all natural anymore, but I tried. I wish I had received your message sooner.
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