I've been using St John's Wort for several years. I think that it's helped a lot with anxiety. I'm much calmer than I used to be. I'm worried though that using it for so long may have some bad effects on me, so I'd like to quit, at least for a few months, and see what happens.

I'm wondering if I need to taper slowly or if I can just quit it?

I've been having some problems and wonder if the med may be responsible? One problem I have is that I fall asleep at odd times, such as when I'm typing at the computer, or while driving. Another is that I get words mixed up when I'm speaking. Often I'll say a word with the opposite meaning to the word I have in mind, or I will not be able to finish a sentence.

Has anyone else had experiences with this medication?

Thank you,
marie