St. John's Wort.

I'm not sure it's a good idea to take more than the recommended dose of St John's Wort.

Not something I would take, need to be particularly careful if taking prescription drugs too.

Still John's Wort is a very strong preparation you should never take more than the recommended dose. It also can effect other drugs you are taking (even at the recommended dose). It might be worth a visit to the doctor even if it is only short term problem, they might be able to help and can check any interaction with other meds.

I have taken St Johns Wart and found it very helpful
However I agree a visit to the doctor is sensible if the effects of johns Wart is not lasting the day .

I too have taken St. John's wort and found it helpful but never knew it had an instant effect plus a come down effect like your friend is experiencing Could that be from something else ?

I have read that it needs 600mg per day to work and usually under prescribed. I have 450 mg from Holland & Barret and took one morning and one afternoon and the next day only one.
I have found it very soothing for High BP and sleep problems. I it is to help against really psychological problems then you would need to take it for 2 or 3 weeks and it can upset your sleep patterns.
Both my DDs had a first baby within 6 weeks and coping with these new babies and new mothers took its toll.
I took St Johns Worts beforehand and during the first weeks and then I didn't need it any more.

MargaretX Thats interesting. I've looked at my packet ( from H&B ) and it says 425mg. I find it a wonderful 'drug' for when you know ' this soon will pass'
The trouble is, you can't be in someone else's head and know exactly how bad it is.

Has she tried Rescue Remedy by Bach? She can buy it at a chemist. I found it took the edge of my anxiety when I was coping with a very distressing situation, especially when I was feeling tearful at work. I also had acupuncture for wellbeing.

Ginny I had completely forgotten Rescue Remedy. Years ago I wouldn't be without it. Not only did I use it on myself but I would treat my elderly cat as she used to have fits. It was miraculous to see her come out of them within seconds.
I remember using it on a young child who was very distressed after a fall.