Homeopathy for depression ?
Q.Can anyone tell me about homeopathic medicine and any success people have had with it. I found a website on here that explains it all.How ever I am depressed and have tried quite alot of the modern medicines with little success and was wondering of anyone can shed some light into its success.I have spoken to alot of people who have tried homeopathy and they say its brilliant if the right remedy finder is chosen. The site is www.e-vitamins-direct.com and explained everything in plain english and there was a remedy finder on there too which was easy to understand and very informative.I have ordered some Books off there which i have found useful.One books I ordered was Understanding Depression and gave me an insite into my condition but I still wantt o try something natural.I have written to the pharmacist who runs this site and he tells me that there are lot of things I can try which will help.He was most helpful.He told me that choosing the right remedy is the key and he has had good success in helping people like my self. I am still not still decided .He asked me to fill out one of his online consulation forms to give him a better understanding of my condition and he replied with a full list of things that I can do.But Id like to know more.He sounded like he knew what he was talking about.I think I am at a stage where I am willing to try anything and I am going to give it a go.If it works I will come back and let you all know. I am 47 My depression started about 12 years ago after the birth of my baby and have tried prozac and other drugs to help.
A.I have never tried homeopathic medications. I have a lot of experience with herbs and other "alternative" treatments. The bottom line is this, Don't go it alone, or alone, with the help of the web and books. There are dangers. Find a OD or MD that practices homeopathic medication, they are hard to find but they are out there. I'm depressed 'cos I've spent all my money on alcohol. So, as a true homeopathic remedy, I'm off to the bar for a pint... :o) There is a significant amount of evidence for the use of St Johns Wort in depression, Gingko biloba for dementia, kava for anxiety and valerian for insomnia. Also some evidence for the use (in conjunction with anti depressents) of folate, tryptophan and phenylalanine. The use of carefully monitored natural remedies is becoming more accepted generally but advice should be sought from qualified professionals. There are other reports about drug-herb preparation inrteractions and much more debate needs to occur so that the benefits of herbal remedies can be utilised more widely but safely.
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