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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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SAM-e

nurse456
nurse456
Has anyone tried SaM-e, the over the counter supplement for their anxiety? I've heard it works well for those suffering from anxiety/depression
DogCrazy
DogCrazy
I haven,t heard of this one, id be interested to know if it helps also.
gramybear
gramybear
I tried it years ago and didn't receive any help from it. There are a few side affects with the Same-e and should not be mixed with many of the prescribed medications. Pay close attention to the side affects if you try it. It's also very expensive because so many have to be taken to actually work. Hugs GB
WyndWytch
WyndWytch
heard of it and seen it but never used it. I tend to go with Valerian for my Anxiety when its flared. That said you would want to talk to a doc before using anything due to possible drug interactions if you are on any.
kimjones
kimjones
Everyone reacts differently with it so it just depends on your body, the first time I started taking it, it worked great, however when I stopped and went back on I had problems.
Reed31
Reed31
The best thing I did for my anxiety was to get the MTHFR gene mutation test. Turns out I have it and the folate deficiency was making me anxious. I take a special formula of folate three times a week and haven't had an anxiety attack in over 6 months.

I still have some physical symptoms but I don't feel that dread and fear which is a gift.

I also take Propranalol for anxiety rooted in PTSD. It helps a lot. I can take it as needed or preventatively or both.
carlyj1202
carlyj1202
I've never heard of SaM-e but will look into it. My Xanax is not working....I think I am getting immune to it. Not knowing where to go next.

I have heard of Propranaol and understand that it is not as addicting as the other anti-anxiety drugs. I think it is more of a Beta Blocker.

I have tried it before....unfortunately...no luck.

Thank you for sharing this great advice.
Handytim
Handytim
Good to stop taking any herb or drug for a few days to prevent tolerance

I found skullcap good for help quitting smoking OR for bedtime...recently tried passionflower aftera couple weeks, went on melatonin, but it only helped w/ sleep...i have anxiety and depression
Pollybizz
Pollybizz
5HTP is an Oct and has worked for me
Pollybizz
Pollybizz
5HTP is an OTC and has worked for me
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