Posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 5, 2006, at 11:09:27
Hey there,
Well, I have to say that SJW is a remarkably potent herb.
I have been taking 300mg/day standarised to 0.9% Hypercium Kira brand (and nothing else, except a multi) and I stopped taking it on the 22nd March, because I wanted to try other stuff and I am really paranoid about mixing meds.
The first day off it, I swear I felt a brain zap. Then was fine for a couple of days, then went really bad! Anixety shot up and had a panic attack whereby I ended up in ER, and have also been feeling really depressed, thoughts of suicide etc etc.
So I clearly underestimated SJW power -- exactly how does it work? I understand that some sources say it inhibits the reuptake of sertonin, dopamine and GABA, and others sertonin, noradrenline and dopamine and GABA. But anyone know any more than that??
I am now taking 500mg tyrosine in the morning on an empty stomach. Seems to be doing something, but clearly, that could be a placebo effect!! Although I have to say my concentration and mental clarity are vastly improved.
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