Reviewer: Meryl , 55-64 Female (Consumer)

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I bought it initially because it claimed to lessen appetite and cravings. It helped craving lifted depression made me more energetic and less anxious. I bought in a capsule form. Took 88.25 milligrams per day. I felt less depressed after a couple of days and more motivated. So far after a week it is great!

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I bought it initially because it claimed to lessen appetite and cravings. It helped craving lifted depression made me more energetic and less anxious. I bought in a capsule form. Took 88.25 milligrams per day. I felt less depressed after a couple of days and more motivated. So far after a week it is great!
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Reviewer: Wheeling Judy, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I have been suffering Major Depressive Disorder for which I was hospitalized. I was prescribed 20 mg of Prozac which I took for six weeks. Although my mood was stabilized, I was suffering from severe side effects from the drug including laziness, inability to orgasm, dizziness, weakness in my hands/grip, hands trembling, and inability to concentrate. I decided that the Prozac was not for me as ... Show Full Comment

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I have been suffering Major Depressive Disorder for which I was hospitalized. I was prescribed 20 mg of Prozac which I took for six weeks. Although my mood was stabilized, I was suffering from severe side effects from the drug including laziness, inability to orgasm, dizziness, weakness in my hands/grip, hands trembling, and inability to concentrate. I decided that the Prozac was not for me as living with the side effects was worse than living with the depression. I have always been critical of pharmaceutical drugs and prefer homeopathic treatments when available. A bit of research led me to Saffron. I got it from Piping Rock and took a capsule the evening it arrived in the mail. I went to bed and woke up feeling rested and HAPPY. Happiness has eluded me for years. That morning I did not take the Prozac and instead took the saffron. I have been taking it for three days, morning and evening, and my mood has continued to be stable. I have found joy in the little things in life and have even been silly with my husband and daughter (something that never interested me in recent years although I had always been a joyful person). I did suffer some withdrawal effects from coming off the Prozac, like severe headaches and dizziness, but they seem to be subsiding. I will continue to take the Saffron in place of the Prozac. I cannot comment on long-term use as I have only been using it for a few days. I am also considering adding Tumeric to my diet as well as getting the Saffron spice to add to foods from time to time.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I have been taking this for a week. I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder and as a result, horrible depression and anxiety. It has been FANTASTIC so far. Normally, because of my disorder, I am constantly surveying my surroundings and very sensitive to any stimuli (new people, places etc.) This would lead to constant stress and anxiety. I really only felt relaxed when I was alone in my room. Since taking ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking this for a week. I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder and as a result, horrible depression and anxiety. It has been FANTASTIC so far. Normally, because of my disorder, I am constantly surveying my surroundings and very sensitive to any stimuli (new people, places etc.) This would lead to constant stress and anxiety. I really only felt relaxed when I was alone in my room. Since taking it, I am already obsessing way less over my looks, which is the primary symptom of my disorder. It has only been a week, but it has really helped take the edge off of all my symptoms. I just hope it keeps working. I take a supplement with a concentrated extract once a day in the morning, but will probably have to up the dose as time goes on. Also, it makes me very sleepy, but not enough to be considered negative.
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Reviewer: Ms.H., 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I seldom review products, but felt I should share my experience with saffron in hopes it might help others. I have suffered from depression for several years. This autumn was especially bad as my mom had a stroke and died two weeks later. Over the years, I have tried numerous supplements, from St. John's Wort, Sam-e, vitamins, and niacin. Nothing seemed to really help with the overwhelming sad ... Show Full Comment

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I seldom review products, but felt I should share my experience with saffron in hopes it might help others. I have suffered from depression for several years. This autumn was especially bad as my mom had a stroke and died two weeks later. Over the years, I have tried numerous supplements, from St. John's Wort, Sam-e, vitamins, and niacin. Nothing seemed to really help with the overwhelming sadness. I read that saffron has proven to be helpful, so I thought I'd try it. The results are amazing. I put 10-15 threads of saffron in a cup, pour boiling water over it and let it steep for half an hour before drinking it. As another poster here suggested, I use "The Gathering of Saffron" brand which is available online. I feel like I have my life back. I do still take 400mg of Sam-e once a day along with a stress B complex vitamin, but it wasn't until I started using saffron that the clouds lifted. Not everything works for everyone, but this has been wonderful for me.
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Reviewer: Pepper, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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Treatment works and I take 176 mg twice a day.

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Treatment works and I take 176 mg twice a day.
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