Anyone use SAM-e?

Just curious if anyone uses SAM-e? I learned about it in a book I'm listening too and hear it's supposed to help with motivational issues. As in, it can make the part of your brain that's responsible for motivation more active. As I was researching it, I read on web md that it can also help with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, CFS, and one that threw me for a loop (and could really benefit from) a sluggish gallbladder?!?

I'd appreciate hearing your experiences with it, dose you take, and brand name. And any side effects you may have had. I read on a review that this person didn't get relief until she took it correctly (enteric coated, in a blister pack, taking it first thing in the morning prior to eating and not eating for 30 minutes after you take it). From what I gather, it can cause pretty bad stomach upset if not taken right.

Oh, one last question, how long before you noticed a difference? I hear it's 7-11 days on average. A lot of folks say they get great relief from it. I'm anxious to try it! (More like disparate for a solution!!right?)

Joy,

Do you remember the dose and brand name? I'm learning that makes a difference. Trying to see if there's correlation.

I tried Paxil. Didn't do much and side effects were not pleasant.

Absolutely, Sharon. If you have a true motivational issue, you might want to read/listen to that book. It is so informative. I was sitting, wondering what the heck my problem was. I wanted to label it. I could describe it as feeling like something was physically holding me back from being productive. I knew it wasn't lazy. In fact, I have a hard time believing people can be simply "lazy.". But again, I couldn't find a label. Then... The book, "change your brain, change your body" by Daniel Amen. BAM!! I got a label. There's an area of the brain, when underactive, you'll have exactly what I described above. It's a motivational issue. Dr. Amen recommends SAM-e. plus a couple others. I can't remember the area of the brain at the moment but it exists.

I'm really hoping and praying that it helps. Otherwise, as I kid, I'll have to keep waiting for my moon and stars to align in order for me to have a productive day (1 day/ every 2 months on average). It stinks!! Totally stinks!!

Fooey!! Lol. I bought it. Thought about starting it tomorrow. Still a little on the fence about it. Wish I knew if it could help my gallbladder too. It'd be great to eliminate one ailment!!

I took it for a few months several years ago and it didn't do anything for me. I have found that L-Theanine and L-Tyrosine help me better than any medication I have been on. They help keep anxiety at bay and help with motivation/depression etc. That's just what I have found that helps me. I take several supplements since I has severe side effects from so many medications.