instruction: hi doctor I have been having terrible problems with anxiety and depression I was on trepiline and eltroxin for depression when I was younger and I mainly want to know if I can substitute it john wort for 25 my trepiline these episodes definitely worsen around my period so might a vitamin supplement help I am 35 years old so far I have been managing this with breathing techniques mindfulness etc but I really cannot carry on like this anymore please help
output: hello see just because prozac did not work for you does not mean that you will not respond to other medicines there are at least 15 20 types of antidepressants depression and anxiety are very common and a lot of people have it basically happens when some neurotransmitters such as serotonin reduce in your brain leading to a problem with handling the day to day stresses of life medicines are usually given for two to four months and then tapered off slowly and stopped things like it johns wort eltroxin etc will only add to the effect of the primary antidepressant it will never be a substitute for the medicines still if you wish to try these you can take it johns wort twice a day and also take theanine 200 my once or twice a day theanine is also an over the counter dietary supplement which shows good results for anxiety if you have sleeping issues you can take melatonin my over the counter supplement at night yes taking a probiotic compound along with vitamin will also help also take it once a day