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Originally Posted by gulas
Daniel,
I've been taking St. John's Wort for a few years now. Whether or not it is helping me is really hard to say. I also take fish oil and a multivitamin. I do remember that one of the contraindications of SJW is stomach trouble (and sensitivity to light). Both of those problems went away with me and now I'm fine. With everything else going on-your eating habits, for instance-it's impossible to say if this is the case with you, just something to be aware of.
Also-and this from the link below:
"St. John's wort interacts with certain drugs, and these interactions can limit the effectiveness of some prescription medicines."
Here's the link:
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I would not write off anti-depressants and honestly it sounds as if you could benefit from one. I tried a handful and they were briefly very successful (at creating euphoria) but then ceased working. I know you have a better health care system across the pond (unless they've gutted it in the interim), why not take advantage of it and try and meet with a psychiatrist and at least talk about some medical options. You sound as if you are really struggling. You know, working in a job you detest and being away from a sweetheart can make the most serene of us ugly. Just keep your eye on the ball and try your damnedest to focus on being together and ultimately finding that job you desire.
My fiancee is millions of miles away at the moment so I know what that's like. But she's worth the wait and I figure it's a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things. Be well.
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Thank you for the advice the issue I have is pretty much being okay once you have spoken to someone then the next day been depressed, not wanting to eat and so much more. I feel so alone, lastnight I was alright, me and my girlfriend had a chat with my nan and I knew something was wrong with me mentally but it didn't seem as bad and I ate food. I think one of the key issues is not eating I'm already thin as it is. I rang in sick to work tomorrow because I couldn't take another 12 hour shift it would do me more bad than good, I also told work that BDP could be the issue I have as I feel been honest with them might give me a fighting chance when it comes to not having a good day. If I mention the feelings I have and you read up on them BDP is not such a good match as Major depression, infact I pretty much sum up major depression if you look at the link you gave me them symptoms are what I get... Here is the wierd thing, now I know I'm off work I still can't relax and I feel like they might sack me now... I'm new to the job but they still told me if I feel like I'm going to have a 'Anxious' day then ring in sick so I don't hinder them so to speak. I really don't see a light at the end of the tunnel I don't know what to do with myself when I have to go to work I really love spending time with my mate but when I'm off work now it feels different. I feel so depressed/sad, the mind just wants to hate and not work forward, I'm finding it hard to connect with God... I dunno where I am at this moment in time but I just want the old me back. If I don't feel depressed I feel guilty for things I've done wrong, if I don't feel guilty I feel depressed, if I don't feel guilty or depressed I hate my job. It just goes on and on...