Jarrow Formulas SAMe 400 mg, Supports Joint Health, Liver Function, Brain Metabolism, 60 Tablets, Up To a 60 Day Supply

Mental illness runs deep in my family and I've been on antidepressant medication for decades after struggling with mood since puberty. When my lovely, happy tween daughter suddenly took to her room crying unable to express the depth of despair that seemed to grab her out of nowhere, there are no words for how helpless and overwhelmed I felt. After taking her to a highly-recommended adolescent therapist, she agreed that she was likely experiencing more than just normal adolescent blues and expressed concerns about some of the dark thoughts she was starting to have. I know medication has saved my life and I was committed to doing whatever was indicated to treat her, including antidepressant medication. However, the therapist assured me that she was keeping a close eye on my daughter and felt I had some breathing room to try some supplements before starting medication. Again, I'm NOT anti-med, but the rapid brain development at her young age and some bothersome side effects prompted me to try supplements first. I researched and decided on either 5-HTP (+actually tested and used extensively in kids for other indications, -potential liver toxicity) vs. SamE (+proven efficacy and first line treatment for depression in Europe, no know SE's at any dose, -no clinical trials in kids). I decided on SamE and researched that Jarrow was a good brand for efficacy and purity. I expected a slight and gradual improvement in her mood after a few weeks. Two days at 200 mg- not much change, 2 days at 400 mg and she's markedly improved, then up to 600 mg and I could not believe what I was seeing. She was almost the same kid as before and other than a few blips (she is still a teen), she's been that way for a few months. So much so, it has me wondering if I should work with my dr. to get off cymbalta and onto SamE. A few points to consider- I'm a nurse and pretty knowledgeable about depression due to my own struggles, so I will try not to get too deep into the science but I've always suspected a genetic mutation (will test when I have $200 to spare) that causes poor methylation. Neurotransmitters like dopamine and seratonin require methylation to be available in the right amounts and there are some new treatments being researched and even sold that target methylation pathways. Sam-e targets methylation and I'd read that it helps it work better if you take a methylated folate supplement. Omega -3's, vitamin d, and Mg also have demonstrated effects on mood. So, I am also giving her a quality supplement that contains these too. We are also fortunate enough that we can pay to send her to a good behavioral therapist. I'm sure that those things are also helpful but the SamE is def. the thing that seemed to give her the immediate and noticeable boost in mood. The only negative is that it's expensive and, needless to say, insurance won't pay. But I'll take another job selling my plasma or driving for uber if I have to, because i think it's sparing my daughter the acute suffering that I've experienced first hand and seen claim the lives of people I love. FYI- I know this is a product review, not a self help article but I know ppl with depression will be reading this looking for hope. If this is you- do WHATEVER it takes (including prescribed meds or conventional treatments) to get help!

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I have used Amazon for almost 10 years and I've never written a review because I'm just not the type to do so, nor do I have the time or energy to put in the effort. However, I am so amazed with this product, I have a burning desire to share my positive experience.First of all, I have tried EVERYTHING to help depression. Seriously. I've always experienced prescription drugs to be too much for my system no matter the dosing and the time I waiting the side effect out. With Sam-e, I started out taking 400s right as I woke up. (30 min before breakfast.) The first 5-6 days, I experienced heightened anxiety and insomnia. I remember one night just wide eyed thinking that it was ridiculous that I couldn't sleep. After about 5-6 days, I started to sleep normal again and the anxiety tapered off. Before I even realized it, I was just level. It's hard to explain. The edge was taken off. I've been really stressed out and depressed, and I'm in my second year of nursing school. Now, 2 months on Sam-e, the stress is minimal because I am able to control my perception on situations and life so much better. Control is something I've never had with my emotions or mental being. I've struggled with a little OCD, depression to where I wouldn't leave the house, sometimes not get out of bed and I would sit in my car for hours because I just felt like I couldn't move. I wouldn't even go into a grocery store because I didn't feel confident to deal with people or strangers. Sam-e has saved my life! That sounds so cliché but I am being as authentic as I can here. I don't feel like I'm on anything and I have zero side effects. I've not felt like I needed to adjust my dosing, as some people feel they need to bump up to higher doses to feel more of an affect. I did do a lot of research before taking Sam-e and I do take folic acid and a B complex. Apparently, those two supplements prevent a certain chemical from building up in your body from taking Sam-e. All in all, I am just so grateful to be one of the 5 star reviewers. I remember reading these same reviews praying that Sam-e would be a miracle for me and it is! My best advice is it doesn't hurt to try. Give it time.. If you feel the anxiety and insomnia, just hang in there. And take the folic acid and b complex with it; maybe that makes a difference. Wish you the best!