Posted by Lizzy G on March 12, 2002, at 9:20:22
In reply to Re: Sam-e in conjunction with AD » lizzyg, posted by Ron Hill on March 8, 2002, at 14:06:11
Ron - thanks for all your information. In the US you are much more at ease with combining meds than in this country - we seem really behind on the experimentation front.
So far the SAM-e seems to be working pretty well, but this depressive episode is different from my history.
All previous attacks have been biochemical in origin - at times when I have been content with life - so when the medication has reached a therapeutic level, the depression and anxiety have lifted, and I've been back to my usual self. However, this time, the depression has been triggered by an external event (bereavement) and is not as severe as previously. Mixed in with the 'abnormal' depression and anxiety are 'normal' feelings of grief and loss, so I'm not experiencing the same mood lightening from the medication as I have in the past. But I've definitely noticed some improvement and am going to keep on trying with an elevated dose.
Do you have any experience/views about augmenting the SAM-e with 5-HTP? Also, have you ever tried an alternative remedy for anxiety, such as kava kava? I have a supply of Oxazepam in my armoury, but haven't taken any since being on the SAM-e, and wondered if you could recommend anything other than the benzos.
With thanks
Lizzy
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