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How Can Anxiety And Depression Be Treated With Herbal Medication?

Hello, I m a 32 year old female who suffers from anxiety and just my mind on flash speed. I have been taking zoloft 100mg for the past month and feel more anxious as well as depressed. Is this normal and if not is there anything HERBAL or ORGANIC that I can take ? Thank you for your response in advance
Tue, 6 Jan 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

You are a young female with complaints of anxiety. You are taking Sertraline or Zoloft for that. The drug is making you anxious and depressed.

When any SSRI drug like Sertraline is started for first few weeks individuals may see worsening of symptoms and this is absolutely normal. The drug will start showing effects in some more days. Regarding herbal medicines, they can be used to supplement the action of drug and relying alone on herbal medicines is not a good idea as per my opinion.

St Johns wart, diets rich in omega fatty acids like walnuts, flex seeds, salmon fish etc are helpful in depression and anxiety. Consult your psychiatrist before starting the supplements.


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How Can Anxiety And Depression Be Treated With Herbal Medication?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM You are a young female with complaints of anxiety. You are taking Sertraline or Zoloft for that. The drug is making you anxious and depressed. When any SSRI drug like Sertraline is started for first few weeks individuals may see worsening of symptoms and this is absolutely normal. The drug will start showing effects in some more days. Regarding herbal medicines, they can be used to supplement the action of drug and relying alone on herbal medicines is not a good idea as per my opinion. St Johns wart, diets rich in omega fatty acids like walnuts, flex seeds, salmon fish etc are helpful in depression and anxiety. Consult your psychiatrist before starting the supplements. Thanks, hope this helps you