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"SJW so far...." , Sat 3 Sep 10:08:


After taking anti-depressents for 6-7 years I had absolutely had it with them and their side effects. I really didn't even feel like myself or that my emotions were really my natural ones. I even tried just going off of them, but after several months I went into such a panic state that I ended up in the hospital and had to be put back on the pills. Then one day -through a truly interesting way which I won't go into- I came across this site and after reading it extensively decided to go on SJW. What a difference! I've been on SJW (900mg) for 4-5 months now and feel pretty darn good. I have not had a panic attack and do not cry at the drop of a hat!
However, I do feel a little bit tired lately, but that could be because school has started for the kids and I'm pretty involved and do a lot in the different organizations. My cousin recommended taking Sam-e in addition to SJW (which I take at night) and, after reading some of the posts in this forum, I believe I'll start tomorrow morning with 100 mg. Any thoughts from anyone? I'm off now to the vitamin store to see if they have it. Good Luck to all!

[this message was edited by Lilly on Sat 3 Sep 10:12]


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"Re(1):SJW so far...." , Wed 7 Sep 17:15


You take a total of 900mg at once before bedtime? I thought SJW was to be taken 300mg three times a day. Maybe you are feeling the effects of a high dose still by morning time. 300mg use to make me a little tired.


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"Re(2):SJW so far...." , Fri 9 Sep 09:07


I do take 900mg at bedtime because it's easier, but I really don't think that's what is causing my tiredness. I've been dealing with "fatigue" for years and, after going off my anti-depressants, believe that most of it was due to them. The only scrip I take now is for my thyroid, which is actually supposed to help me with the fatigue! I actually was told by one doctor that I may have CFS, but I think that was just because they didn't know what was causing me to be so tired all the time.

Anyway, I started on the Sam-E this week and have noticed a difference, although I will wait several weeks to make sure it's the Sam-E that's giving me more energy. I started at 100mg for the first four days and today took 200mg. I actually haven't felt like I needed an afternoon nap all week! I read other people take in excess of 1000mg a day, but that, to me, sounds like a lot. I don't want to get that jittery, overcaffeinated feel - just something to give me that extra boost to feel like doing more during the day.

I'll keep you posted!
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"Re(3):SJW so far...." , Mon 3 Apr 09:17


helllo!!

Whats sam-e ????
Is it that that gave you more energy?

I know you posted a while back but just wondering what helped with your fatigue?

did you say it was the anti-depressants that gave u the fatigue?

Sorry i just needed to be clear!! hehe

dee


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