| Loss of interest, alertness and slow thinking are classic signs of clinical depression. St John's Wort has been shown to be effective in mild depression. Clinical depression is a real disease due to low levels of some neurotransmitters in the brain. Your symptoms can also be found in other medical conditions like low thyroid, sleep apnea and anemia. I know this is a herbalism forum, but have you seen your medical doctor to discuss conventional therapy and rule out other diseases or considered seeing a therapist? Talk therapy is also effective for many cases of mild depression. |
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