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advice on herbal supplemnt for depression

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mary47341
mary47341

have depression for over 6 years ,lexapro worked for 5 ,tried venlefaxine ,got worse tried seroxat not working ,just looking for information ,on Rhodiola has anyone tried this . looking for other options thanks 

Mary

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  • Sxx
    Sxx mary47341

    Posted

    Hi Mary,

    You have been given good advice from forum members.. I have thought of going the "natural" way but couldn't get enough information. I did learn tho' that mixing mh. medication and homeopathic/herbs/ etc. is not a good idea.

    I thought about accupuncture,

    even bought crystals....quite pretty but no success.wink

    It is so difficult to find a med. that suits you and works, isn't it?

    I hope that you are coping,

    take care

    Sxxi

    • mary47341
      mary47341 Sxx

      Posted

      Hello Sxx thank you for this reply its a great help to me .Yes it is hard

      and I am afraid of meds ,the people on this forum are fantastic and very helpful ,very greatful .and alway's there to talk to.Iam going to stay with the doctor as I could make it worse,dont know about acupunture ,I am sure that someone might help with advive on that on this forum.Not as depressed as a few weeks ago thanks ,Best wishes and take care

      Mary

    • Sxx
      Sxx mary47341

      Posted

      Hi Mary,

      I am "afraid" of meds. too. I have been on and off ad's for 14 years. The last 4 years tried so many different ones. Have made a decision to give the one I am on now at least three months to give it chance to really work. Give my poor brain a bit of a rest, with one pill instead of chopping and changing. Patience and willpower are what I need. 

      I hope you have people to help and support you and that you have a good doctor who you can talk to.

      drink lots of water, eat well and healthy, rest when you feel the need and try to get some exercise. I expect you know all this but sometimes it helps to hear it again...

      take care

      Sxx

       

    • mary47341
      mary47341 Sxx

      Posted

      Hi Sxx ,yes plenty of support ,and walk a lot,very good doctor, and of course all of you on the form aswell ,so keeping positive like all of you .

      Pleasse let me know how you get on some time .

      best of luck 

      many thanks 

      Mary

       

  • natalia_k
    natalia_k mary47341

    Posted

    Mary, try Magnoflex bed pad. It is magnetic field therapy, without any medicines. It definitely helps!!!
    • mary47341
      mary47341 natalia_k

      Posted

      Hi Natalia, thank you try anything now ,agitation is bad ,afraid at the moment ,thank you so much for your reply and support
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