Schiebler-Elf
Greenlighter
Hello,
I'm looking for some advice regarding herbs and HPPD. I've had HPPD for over a year now, and unfortunately I have recently experienced a substantial increase in symptoms. I would like to treat my the disorder, or at least the DP/DR and anxiety that result from it, with some all natural supplements. I would be very grateful of any recommendations.
Specifically I have been looking into St. John's Wort and Rhodiola Rosea. I like these because they have been used for thousands of years and are famously "magical" and all that good stuff. However, I'm also skeptical because I realize St. John's Wort acts much like an SSRI which probably isn't good for my healing 5HT receptors, and Rhodiola Rosea also interacts with serotonin to some extent. Although, I believe it does so indirectly through precursors, which I wouldn't be worrying myself with this (in that serotonin interactions shouldn't necessarily be feared) if I hadn't read another forum where someone complained about it upsetting their anxiety. I'm not worried about a little anxiety if St John's and Rhodiola help my mental health in the long run. Does anybody have any experience/advice they'd care to share?
Thanks.
I'm looking for some advice regarding herbs and HPPD. I've had HPPD for over a year now, and unfortunately I have recently experienced a substantial increase in symptoms. I would like to treat my the disorder, or at least the DP/DR and anxiety that result from it, with some all natural supplements. I would be very grateful of any recommendations.
Specifically I have been looking into St. John's Wort and Rhodiola Rosea. I like these because they have been used for thousands of years and are famously "magical" and all that good stuff. However, I'm also skeptical because I realize St. John's Wort acts much like an SSRI which probably isn't good for my healing 5HT receptors, and Rhodiola Rosea also interacts with serotonin to some extent. Although, I believe it does so indirectly through precursors, which I wouldn't be worrying myself with this (in that serotonin interactions shouldn't necessarily be feared) if I hadn't read another forum where someone complained about it upsetting their anxiety. I'm not worried about a little anxiety if St John's and Rhodiola help my mental health in the long run. Does anybody have any experience/advice they'd care to share?
Thanks.
