Chronic Depression

Depression is an illness which is characterized by feelings like those of

sadness
hopelessness
fatigue
disinterest
anxiety
irritability

Feelings may also include insomnia (where you can not sleep) or hypersomnia (all you can do is sleep). Chronic depression is a term referred to when the symptoms of depression linger on for more than a few months. In some cases, a few years. Or it is when the depression reappears many times within a person's lifetime.

Those with chronic depression can sometimes find help with counseling from a qualified psychologist or qualified psychiatrist. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a style of therapy which concentrates on changing any problem behaviors and resetting any negative reactions the person may have to normal everyday events.

Chronic depression is sometimes treated with medication. More well known medication for depression include Prozac® and Paxil®. This type of medication will work well for a lot of folks. However, they have also been reported to cause a few problematic side effects. These can include gaining weight, sexual dysfunction, and tiredness. Because of this, many people are now looking for natural treatments to deal with chronic depression.

For chronic depression, the best natural remedy is St. John's Wort herb. Many studies show that St. John's Wort extract can be effective in relieving chronic depression. However, the brand must contain a high concentration of hyperforin, about 3% - 5%.

Tests have shown that this herb with very little hyperforin, which is most of the brands on sale today, will not work for chronic depression. So it is very important to take SJW that has at minimum 3-5% hyperforin.

Any natural supplements which blend a hyperforin-rich variety of St. John's Wort extract with nutrients such as B vitamins (which are known to have an effect on mood) should be the way for best results. One of the best ones to look out for is a supplement called AmorynTM. This is a natural antidepressant that can boast a success rate of almost 90% for those who suffer with chronic depression.