"I know you mean well JK, but I have a bad history with St. John's wort and antidepressants. They are mostly to thank for the cortisol dysregulation I am experiencing. I would never recommend them to anyone. Just to let you know, I feel quite strongly there "

I too am afraid of prescription anti depressants. As for St. John's Wort, you may have taken too much. Just one 300 mg 0.3% hypericin capsule each night might be all that is needed.
I was taking one then later 2 per night. Come to think of it, I was 200 pounds then, so a woman who is much closer to 100 pounds than 200 pounds might only need half a 300 mg capsule per day. I can see how taking too much can cause a bad reaction. Perhaps you might want to reconsider your opinion on St. John's Wort. I think the stuff is great, but it does need to be used in moderation.