Depression and homeopathic remedies

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Registered: 04-08-2004
Depression and homeopathic remedies
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Fri, 04-09-2004 - 6:38pm
Hello,

I have been battling with depression for about 15 years now. I am wondering if anyone knows of some effective homeopathic remedies available. I am on medication through my physician, but do not think it is working as well as it could.

KH
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Registered: 04-08-2004
Fri, 04-09-2004 - 8:13pm
Hello,

The first thing that came to my mind was St.John's Wort. I know a couple of people who use it and swear by it. Unfortunately, if you are taking Clonazepam (or the like) there can be an interaction between the two which is why I can't take it. I'm sure if you search the net for natural anti-depression/anxiety you will get some feed back. I would like to caution you however, if this is the path you wish to take to talk to a pharmacist be make sure there are not any interactions. My doctor thought it would be safe for me to take St.John's Wort but only a pharmacist really knows what interacts with what.

Good luck and sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-26-2004
Fri, 04-09-2004 - 8:36pm
Hi, Kathie!
AcornLeaves
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Registered: 03-10-2004
Sat, 04-10-2004 - 10:31am
hi, kathie

I know that aromatherapy and St John's Wort are supposed to help with depression. I have tried them both, and didn't really see much difference, though. I would strongly recommend that you discussed with your dr. before using any homeopathic medicine, because I have heard that you shouldn't use both them and trad medicine at the same time.

Good luck