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Q: St Johns Wort and Therapy for mild depression?
I have some anxiety and mild depression resulting from low self esteem, loneliness and moving away from home. I don’t think it is too serious yet. I am seeing a therapist through my college and have just bought some st johns wort. Do you think these two mesures will make me feel better?

A: St. Johns Wort is not controlled in the US, along with other herbals. The problem is that most companies in the US dilute the med significantly so it isn’t very helpful (they make more money this way). If you really want to try it, get it from European or Canadian stock where it is regulated and you actually get what you pay for.

St. Johns Wort has a pretty good track record in Europe, about as good as any of the current anti-depressants.

Q: Ways to overcome mild depression? Ways to self-help?
I’m a 16 year old female. I was diagnosed with mild depression earlier on this year. Mainly, at random times I’ll start feeling a little depressed, but then sometimes I’m perfectly fine. I noticed when I’m stressed, or things are going wrong, my depression usually gets twice as worse. I’m not on any medication, & I don’t see a Phycologist or anything. I need help on self-coping with depression. What are some ways I can help myself with this without medication or anything like that?

Any answers are appreciated.

Thanks!

A: There are many things you can do to fight mild depression. First thing you should do is to teach yourself to think positively because your perception of yourself and the world around you shapes the way you feel and how you relate to other people and events. And your perception of yourself and the world is shaped by your thoughts. Your thoughts affect whether you feel relaxed or worried, calm, stressed or depressed. In essence, your thinking is VERY powerful and really can influence your health.Second is, Add color to your diet. A healthy diet of fruits , vegetables, whole grains , low fat meats and I also gave up dairy products because they contain Vitamin A added which is a toxic vitamin. For others, a multi-enzyme from GNC helps them stopped the depression that they’ve been suffering for most of their life. These are only the few things which you can do to combat your depression. If you truly wish to succeed at being in the best shape of your life, indulge yourself by reading Self Help Articles online with topics about Depression. Check this one I’ve posted below for you.

Q: Is a women who suffers from mild depression likley to suffer from depression if she is pregnant ?
My friend suffers from mild deppresion and stopped taking her meds after her because she is pregnant. Is she likely to have her depression come back while pregnant?

A: She may, but what is the most dangerous is post pregnancy. She will need to be watched very closely after the baby is born.

Q: I have mild depression and I’ve become obsessed with looking it up on the internet.?
Two weeks ago I went to a psychologist and she told me I had mild- moderate depression. I’ve been feeling this way for about 3 months. I’ve become obsessed with looking it up on the internet, do you think this is a bad thing?

A: Depression is very common. It is good to arm yourself with information. I say it is a good thing as long as it does not cause you discomfort or worry and you can undergo every day life.

Q: Lexapro for social anxiety and mild depression?
I was prescribed lexapro 10mg today for mild depression and moderate to severe social phobia/anxiety. i’ve never taken any medications like this before… has anyone taken lexapro and did you like it or not? did it work?

A: I have major depression and anxiety and attend a weekly support group for people with depression, bipolar disorder, etc. One of the first things I learned is that a drug that works wonderfully for one person may have the opposite effect on someone else.

Unfortunately, finding the right medicine for you is often a matter of trial and error. So you will have have to give lexapro time to see if it works for you. If someone on YA says it worked well for them or badly for them, don’t pay too much attention to that. Your experience may be different.

I can tell you that you are on an average starting dose of lexapro. Dosage ranges usually from 10 to 20 mg daily. Lexapro is used in the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety, so It seems you may be on the right drug. It has proved useful for many people.

With these kinds of meds, sometimes you get negative side effects early in treatment. Many of these side effects lessen or completely disappear in a month or less as your body adapts to the med. Also, it can take 3 to 5-6 weeks for the positive effects to kick in. So please be patient.

Finally research shows that therapy or counseling plus meds is generally more effective than meds alone or therapy alone. I wish you the best.

The following site might help: http://www.drugs.com/lexapro.html

Q: What is the best brand of St Johns wart for mild – moderate depression?
I know there are different brands and strengths. Could anyone recommend the best to take for mild – moderate depression level. And how long does it take to start making a difference?

A: I’ve read that the Kira brand is the most researched brand of St. John’s Wort and that the Perika brand is also highly recommended.

Patients taking St. John’s Wort typically start to notice the herb’s effects after two weeks. It could take up to six weeks for the full effects of St. John’s Wort to kick in.

Q: Is it common to experience mild depression after discontinuing vicondin?
I took vicondin for a few weeks due to hernia surgery. I’ve noticed since stopping it a change in my behavior to mild gloominess, totally unrelated to what’s happening around me. Is this a common experience, and how long before it wears off?
I apologize for the mis-spelling.

A: Yes, but it’ll disappear. Vicodin has the narcotic codeine in it.

Q: How to stop ongoing bipolar dysthymia/mild depression?
I am on a high dose of Lamictal, the stabilizer with the most antidepressant properties.

I am on Lithium to manage the hypomania and augment Lamictal’s antidepressant properties.

I take Omega 3 fish oil as an antidepressant supplement.

I take Seroquel and sleeping pills to get a full night’s sleep.

I cannot take antidepressants without going manic.

I see my therapist regularly.

I am fairly stable and hold a full-time professional job.

This is a typical problem of med compliant, proactive people with bipolar type II. It sucks, and I’d like to figure out how to make it stop.

Any ideas on how to shake the dysthymia/slight depression?
Tayebird – I’d be institutionalized or turning up daisies if I went with your snake oil, oops I mean juice.

A: I’m not doing NEARLY as well as you, but here are a few ideas -

A lot of times the meds don’t work right when you have PMS, or if you are older, getting on towards menopause, there are problems. I keep track when I will have PMS because I know I will be in total relapse at that time. I avoid putting things on my calendar then (which I can do to some extent, because I am on disability for bipolar).

I use a light box, one that’s REALLY bright. My doc says for many bipolar people, they get more depressed in the fall/winter. It’s best to use it about 1/2 hour in the morning, first thing when you get up. You can get the Sunray, I used that in a mental hospital, and it was very good. Don’t get the dinky little lights, they aren’t bright enough.

I wrote up a list of happy things to read when I’m down, stuff like a basket of fluffy kittens, the sound of popcorn popping, the scent of jergen’s lotion, the feel of snowflakes melting on my face, or the first snowfall on pine trees, that kind of thing. My list is 4 pages long. It helps quite a bit. I also hug my cats and tell my hubby I am needy. I ask for sex when I’m low, even when I don’t feel like having it at all, because it actually helps a LOT.

I found that ativan and other benzos, and especially ambien, made me have a LOT of trouble controlling my behavior, and made me very angry all the time, way beyond irritability. So you may want to see if you can get by without those pills. After a couple weeks, they don’t work anyway, due to dependence. Research that, if you don’t believe me. The reason you get insomnia when you quit them is due to drug withdrawal.

A good websight is bipolarworld.net, and click on ask the doctor. That Dr. Phelp’s guy specializes in bipolar and recently wrote a book on Bipolar II, which is his main interest in bipolar, actually. So you will want to read all his stuff. He really emphasizes regular exercise as a mood stabilizer.

Oh, and I’m going to add, when I get busy and don’t eat, and my blood sugar gets a little low (I’m dragging a bit), often my mood dives and won’t come back up until the next day. so I try to eat regularly and get whole grains. I still screw up, but not very often.

I hope one of these ideas was helpful to you. Check out Dr. Phelp’s, he links all his stuff to journal articles so you can read the original research.

Q: How do you get rid of mild depression?
I have a very mild depression problem, and would like to get rid of it, how do you do that? what works best for you all?
I am in no way suicidal, just every day things get to me.
Thanks, you all rock!

A: Most people face mild depression at some time in their life. There are many things you can do to help yourself. Exercise has been shown to relive stress and combat depression. Also, make sure that you are sleeping regularly and that you are sleeping and waking at the same time. Also, a lot of people swear by yoga and meditation. Stay away from alcohol, because it is a depressant and can make you feel more depressed. Eat three meals a day, but stay away from too much sugar and caffeine. These can cause moodiness. I hope this helps. If it doesn’t get any better, talk to your doctor. I work in the mental health field, and people are often reluctant to discuss depression. In reality, it is one of the most common and most treatable illnesses. Don’t be embarrased to discuss it with your doctor.

Q: Which one is best for combating anxiety and mild depression?
I suffer from anxiety and sometimes mild depression and i would like to try herbal treatments to try and combat my anxiety which ones have you tried and recommend and most effective

*St John’s Wort
*Valerian root
*Magnesium Supplement
*Passion flower
*Winter cherry
*Rhodiola Rosea
*Chamomile

A: Passion flower is suppose to be very good for anxiety, according to Dr. Oz. I am planning on trying
it soon. I would try that and also the Rhodiola Rosea.

I’ve tried the chamomile and it is relaxing but not strong enough for anxiety. It does help for sleep though.

If you decide to try magnesium, it works best with magnesium, calcium and zinc combination.

Q: What can help to ease mild depression?
Apart from St Johns Wort what other herbal remedy works for mild depression.

A: I’m in the similar situation, last week i bought a bottle of “St. John’s Wort” pills that are harmless and are herbal and the best part there so cheap, after a few weeks on these they claim to bring you out of your shell and start living :)

info;

http://www.raysahelian.com/stjohn.html

Q: Can mild depression be a symptom of ADD?
I’m trying to get a clearer picture of what may be going on with me before I see an expert. I have many symptoms of ADD which I have realized both through online tests and my own contemplating. I also experience symptoms of depression, not severe enough to the point where I can’t function but enough to notice that something isn’t right and that I used to be different and happier. Thanks for your help!

A: Yes. My son has ADD and one thing we’re told we have to look for is depression. Kids get so overwhelmed because of their ADD that they feel like failures sometimes or they get depressed because they can’t control themselves- life often feels like it’s out of their control entirely. They also get incredibly bored with things which in itself makes people depressed if they’ve stopped being able to enjoy the little things because it just can’t keep them interested. Also, certain ADD medications CAUSE depression, you just have to check in with your doctor and say, “hey, i’ve been feeling differently, can we try something else?”

Q: What advice would you give to someone who has mild depression?
Is there a point in attempting to treat it? If so, what treatments would you recommend?
Yes, it’s self diagnosed. I just have moodswings, say about every week to two weeks. So no, they are not only during PMS times!

A: I would say to try and add more exercise to your routine. Exercise makes you feel happy, calm and able to handle stress. It also allows you to have some time to yourself (if you prefer some time to focus) or some time with friends (if you like group sports!) Maybe you can buddy up with a friend and take a yoga class or pilates. It might help to talk to one of your friends or relatives about how you feel as well.
If you start with exercise and still feel depressed more often then not start looking for a therapist or counselor who can offer more professional advice and suggestions. They might be able to help tremendously, but if not they can always suggest you talk to a psychologist or a psychiatrist.
Usually it is best to start with the most holistic (and cheapest route) and move up from there.
Then again, if you feel very depressed, or have considered suicide, it is best to immediately seek assistance.

P.S- I totally forgot to add that sometimes medication you are taking now (even if unrelated to depression) can make you have mood swings. Things like certain birth control pills for example. If you think it may be a medication you are currently on maybe you can bring it up with your doctor and they can prescribe a similar medication with less side effects. I had that problem with BCPs. Once I realized what it might be I switched and now I am myself again (sounds cheesy, like a commercial, but its true! lol!)

Q: What Are the common symptoms of a mild depression?
I have these same old worries by the time i lost interest in things i used to love and these worries actually affect my daily living that led me to not appreciate life anymore.

A: u will just start sitting idly in front of ur computer screen

Q: What is the best birth control pill used for women with a history of mild depression?
I haven’t actually felt depressed for several years but a few months ago I started using the birth control pill Sprintec and some of my older depressed emotions began to surface. I quickly went off of it. I’m not sexually active at the moment and never have been but in case this is something I plan on doing in the future I’d like to be prepared. I’d appreciate sincere and well thought out answers. Thanks.

A: just a little word of advice…you said you are not sexually active…but are wondering which pill should be taken? first …you should pro bally discuss this with a school health counselor, or if your not in school, maybe at a planned parenthood center…they are extremely helpful, and are not bias to you having sex or not having sex…they are solely interested in you being well informed, in birth-control options, safety…etc…….i too sometimes go through mild depression and have found that “nordette” which i have been off and on for about 25 years (now 43)…all around has caused no side effects or any mental changes…although everyone is made up of different characteristics, it truly is a wonderful option for the birth control pill (i have tried many others, so my opion counts for something? i think)…oh yeah back to my advice…if you are planning to become sexual active…i complement you on thinking ahead about pregnancy…but please remember: the pill does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases… good luck…on collecting information.

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