Antidepression - maybe in your garden !
[Explored No. 202 on 12/07/17 - thanks so much everyone !]
St John's wort is a herbal remedy that has been used for hundreds of years to treat mental health problems. These days it's mainly used as an over the counter remedy to treat mild to moderate depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), mild anxiety and sleep problems. It should NOT be used if other drugs have been prescribed, as it may interfere with the way they work.
You can buy St. John's Wort over the counter - don't chew up the flowers, please.
I love these shrubs because they're so pretty ! There are lots at the bottom of our garden. Here we see the open flower, which is thought to contain most of the antidepressant properties, plus the lovely shiny berries which are just as lovely for photographers !
Many people suffer from depression, badly or mildly, I know. My heart goes out to all of you. Life is sometimes cruel and difficult to get through. It's time for everyone who suffers from mental health problems to be accepted as being ill, and in need of help, and don't have to pretend to be happy. Remember, others suffer too and they're hiding it, just as you are hiding it. Real depression isn't just having a low mood one hour or even one day - it's with sufferers all the time ready to spring onto them and weigh them down. Winston Churchill suffered from it. He called it his 'black dog'.
Thank you for your wonderful support. Always, you are so lovely !
Antidepression - maybe in your garden !
[Explored No. 202 on 12/07/17 - thanks so much everyone !]
St John's wort is a herbal remedy that has been used for hundreds of years to treat mental health problems. These days it's mainly used as an over the counter remedy to treat mild to moderate depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), mild anxiety and sleep problems. It should NOT be used if other drugs have been prescribed, as it may interfere with the way they work.
You can buy St. John's Wort over the counter - don't chew up the flowers, please.
I love these shrubs because they're so pretty ! There are lots at the bottom of our garden. Here we see the open flower, which is thought to contain most of the antidepressant properties, plus the lovely shiny berries which are just as lovely for photographers !
Many people suffer from depression, badly or mildly, I know. My heart goes out to all of you. Life is sometimes cruel and difficult to get through. It's time for everyone who suffers from mental health problems to be accepted as being ill, and in need of help, and don't have to pretend to be happy. Remember, others suffer too and they're hiding it, just as you are hiding it. Real depression isn't just having a low mood one hour or even one day - it's with sufferers all the time ready to spring onto them and weigh them down. Winston Churchill suffered from it. He called it his 'black dog'.
Thank you for your wonderful support. Always, you are so lovely !