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I started taking st John's wort about a month ago, as an OCD, without consulting a psychiatrist. I used to have no appetite for doing anything from the moment I woke up but now I feel kinda better. However, it's a natural med, so it could have a placebo effect as well. I'm a lot more irritable and ironic than usual, though.
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Reviewer: sadgirl, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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Have been on sjw on and off for 2 years after depression diagnosis and short stint on Lexipro. Definitely lifts my mood and negative thought process, panic attacks, crying etc. I can see a difference when I stop taking it. I take 3 each night before bed. No noticeable side effects. Dr thinks it's not strong enough or I have more serious depression because I still feel down sometimes but I feel ton
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Reviewer: Zabu, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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I have taken this supplement on several occasions, between 3 months and two years over the last 20 years. It is very effective. I take 300 mg standardardized x 3 per day. It takes only a few days to feel an improvement on my mood. Negative thoughts seem to flow freely instead of "sticking". I sleep much better too.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)
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Reviewer: jerry7111, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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great product
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