05-05-2018, 09:50 AM
Fireplaces & willie33, I can only imagine the relief that it must for you be that the the Cymbalta and Effexor continue to work for you.
I've been taking a standardized Hypericum (St.John's Wort) for I don't know how long - easily the last decade.
I took one short break (relatively recently) and after a few weeks it became very clear how much I need this med to keep me stable.
I have only inherited a tendency towaqrds Depression - and luckily the St.JayWay (as I call it) - is enough to keep me buoyant.
Back In the olden days (when the pyramids were being built and I was young
) St.John's Wort used to be called a Nerve Tonic, but I think it more rightly sits in the category of Anti-depressant.
I've heard people say how Prozac (in particular) can leave them emotionally numb - no lows, no highs - just everything gray.
I'm glad to report St.J.W. doesn't effect me in this way at all.
I'd be interested to hear if either of you have noticed the Cymbalta or Effexor exerting an emotionally blunting effect?
In the end, it's possibly better to feel 'Bland' rather than 'Blue'
R.
I've been taking a standardized Hypericum (St.John's Wort) for I don't know how long - easily the last decade.
I took one short break (relatively recently) and after a few weeks it became very clear how much I need this med to keep me stable.
I have only inherited a tendency towaqrds Depression - and luckily the St.JayWay (as I call it) - is enough to keep me buoyant.
Back In the olden days (when the pyramids were being built and I was young
) St.John's Wort used to be called a Nerve Tonic, but I think it more rightly sits in the category of Anti-depressant.I've heard people say how Prozac (in particular) can leave them emotionally numb - no lows, no highs - just everything gray.
I'm glad to report St.J.W. doesn't effect me in this way at all.
I'd be interested to hear if either of you have noticed the Cymbalta or Effexor exerting an emotionally blunting effect?
In the end, it's possibly better to feel 'Bland' rather than 'Blue'
R.
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