Same (s-adenosylmethionine)

[Danny71]

Hello,

I have been diagnosed with PTSD for three years now. Does anyone have some experience with natural product called SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) that shows some efficacy in clinical trials?

 

[Ghostybear73]

I'm not sure about taking it for PTSD. It has been shown effective in people with depression, but even that should be monitored by your psychiatrist. Make sure to ask your psychiatrist what he/she thinks about its effectiveness for PTSD before trying it.

 

[pamcoco]

Tried it with no results that I could notice. But admittedly I need more dramatic measures to deal with my suicidal ideation. But I have heard of people feeling significantly better....

 

[Danny71]

Hang on, Pamcoco. I know how hard it can be. Please don't hurt yourself, that is just not a solution. We are all here to listen and support!

I will give my psychiatrist a thought about SAMe. Many thanks for your reply. Take care! :hug:

 

[The Albatross]

All it did for me was give me headaches.

 

[Danny71]

Many thanks for your insight, @The Albatross.

 

[billie]

Every human body is varible I think its hard to I say. I stick to a strict healthy vego diet but I exercise too much (great trait for avoiding emotions). I am against drugs however I am almost bowing down to the fact I may need to be on them. If you trust your T or psychiatrist maybe take their advice. I wish you well and am interested in which path you take.

 

[pamcoco]

Hang on, Pamcoco. I know how hard it can be. Please don't hurt yourself, that is just not a solution. We are all here to listen and support!

Thanks so much. I have my good days and bad days like all of us. I am grateful for the support and appreciate feeling less alone. I hope to someday again know what it is like to not translate shame to self harm. I am fighting tooth and nail ;-)

 

[Danny71]

Every human body is varible I think its hard to I say. I stick to a strict healthy vego diet but I exercise too much (great trait for avoiding emotions).

Thanks Billie, it really helps. Would need to give more thought to exercise and nutrition.

 

[Danny71]

@pamcoco, hang on there! :) PTSD can be beaten. It is very hard when it is happening, but I know sufferers can get better with proper therapy. I am an optimist :)