HERE IS AN OPTION FOR PROZAC

For mild to moderate depression, clinical studies suggest that the following natural antidepressants, which are available in health food stores, are effective.

S-adenosyl-methionine (SAMe) elevates serotonin levels and balances other important neurotransmitters. Studies show that 70% of depressed patients who try SAMe notice improvements in mood within days. The recommended dose is 200-400 mg twice a day on an empty stomach, before breakfast and before lunch.

St. John's Wort is an herbal antidepressant that is also very effective. Take 300 mg of a standardized extract twice daily with meals.

Another herbal antidepressant is 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). A dose of 30-50 mg on an empty stomach at bedtime.

BE CAREFUL OF PROZAC

Prozac and related drugs can cause a manic condition of physical and mental agitation. About 1 in 16 people who use these drugs report this side effect. Far more people experience nervousness, restlessness, anxiety, and uncharacteristic aggressiveness. Another side effect associated with these antidepressants is increased thoughts of suicide. Dr. David Healy published a study in 200 showing that when people with no mental illness or prior history of depression were administered the drug Zoloft, 20 percent became suicidal! This class of drugs also increased the tendency towards self-harm. So my suggestion is, if you're taking these drugs, let a friend know so they can give you feedback on your behavior.