Posted by JohnL on July 29, 2000, at 4:52:35
In reply to Bottomed Out Waiting for Adrafinil; Next.. Topamax, posted by shellie on July 26, 2000, at 19:33:00
Have you tried SAM-e?
I like SAM-e, and here's why. It works fast, like 2 days to a week (at 800mg, or 4 pills per day) for me. I respond well to Adrafinil, and also to SAM-e. But not well to more common things like SSRIs (partially effective, too many side effects, lack of motivation/pleasure). Side effects from SAM-e are practically nill.
In the past when I was on whatever prescription medication, I often bottomed out as you described while waiting for a med to kick in, or while tapering off one to start another. During those times I discovered SAM-e brought very quick relief. The only reason I never stayed with it was the high cost.
It's so easy to get. Wal*Mart is easy enough. Nature Made brand normal price $19.97. I've seen it on sale for $16.97.
SAM-e is outstanding for putting a quick end to that bottoming out. You might want to try it. Take two pills midmorning with water between meals, and again midafternoon the same way. Maybe start with half that dose the first two days, and then increase. I think you could be surprised how well it could work. In any case, I've found SAM-e on multiple trials to be a surefire way to end those bottoming out spells.
JohnL
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