Feeling depressed after stopping the birth control pills?

I don't even know anymore either all these symptoms are all the same but I think my endocrinologist also tested me and said I was in range. I am so much better and God knows Im thankful for that but im not completelty better which frustrates me sometimes because a year and 2 months is a long time and Ive spoken to girls who have been dealing for longer. Im opposite to you. In miami florida.

Hey i am experiencing the same headaches when pmsing after coming off the pill what helps themdo you find ? Or did they go away the longer you where off the pill

I can definitely relate to this response, I too fear of falling back into how bad it was in the beginning. This has definitely been a very traumatic experience to say the least. Thank you for sharing your story.

-Iris

Hi everyone, boy am i glad i found this thread. I havent been able to read them all but what i have read has made me feel so much better.
Long story short- i got married last august and went off microgynon in october in preparation for starting a family. I had been on the pill upwards of 8/9years. I never thought anything of it and felt fine up until about january! Then al of a sudden i just started to feel so insecure and paranoid about my husband! He was being nothing but loving but in my head i was convinced he was leaving me or didnt love me anymore! I would get paranoid about the slightest wee thing which would usually end up in an argument as i would have to voice it :-( more recently i have been feeling very emotional, getting headaches, gained weight despite training and i have incessant fears about the future. I continually fear something bad will happen like my husband will leave me or another girl will steal. I have no reason to think like this as i know deep down he loves me unconditionally! I feel so bad cos im a newlywed and should be in wedded bliss but instead im emotional, depressed, irritable, cranky, worried, paranoid etc! I didnt think it would be the pill as iv been off it about 7 months now but its the only thing i can think of. My poor husband has put up with so much an i know il drive him away if i cant get a grip of myself and shake this off. Has anyone any tips they can give me or anything i can take to help me- i dont really want to go on anti depressants. Any help would be amazing, thank you :-)

Hi- you shouldn't take other people's advice about taking a pill for depression. That is between you and your doctor. Everyone is different and no one on this board is qualified to tell you that, even a medical professional b/c we don't know your medical history. I have taken medication for depression at two different points in the last 12 years. I have also gone off and on birth control for periods of time within that span. I'm not saying that bc changes can't affect your mood in significant ways, but depression is incredibly serious. You should seek real medical advice if that is at all possible for you. Not all pills are bad. I tend to be very health conscious. I eat a really clean diet and I don't even like to take OTC painkillers unless absolutely necessary, but medication has made a huge difference for me with depression and anxiety at certain points in my life. Anyone who tells you to just focus on the positive does not know what it is like to be truly depressed. Perhaps this is a temporary side effect for you. I certainly hope so, but talk to a doctor or mental health professional who can help you figure out what is best for you.

Hbc is not for everyone. If it gave you panic attacks you should not use it. The same thing happened to me last year a few months after getting the Nexplanon implant. Never had experienced a panic attack in my life! Before hbc I was a confident, happy person. It has been 6 months since I got it removed. I shed over 20 pounds, which is a relief, and my mood is back to normal EXCEPT for right after I ovulate I feel like a complete mess (abnormal levels of anxiety, feeling like I am going to cry for no reason, insomnia). I did not experience pms like this pre-hbc. My advice? Use a diaphragm if you do not wish to concieve and ride it out. It can take 6 months to 1 year to feel normal again. Ps. I have many friends who have been put on anti-depressants because of a bad reaction to hbc. In this case it is not a good solution, and may create more problems in the future. It will get better.

Please read what Iv written on another post.

Please read.... anxiety since coming off the pill blog

Hi This is Mare from Miami. I Posted last week. Been on this for 1 year and 2 months now. Last week I mentioned I was taking pms comfort but I wanted to come back and update on that. Although it did help me a lot in the 2 months and change I have been noticing an increase in physical symptoms which I did not have before. My skin and scalp has become very itchy and I have come to the conclussion that perhaps Im having an allergic reaction to something in the ingredients I think im going to stop this supplement but was wondering how the Gaia and ocean products are working for you. I read some previous posts and perhaps will give those a try.

Hello everyone, I am so happy I have found this site it's been a god send. Last year 2016 I was put on the implant which is progesterone only after the first three months I started to feel really foggy headed and started have headaches quite often. I decided to get it remove early and went back onto the pill cerelle also progesterone only when I had the implant taken out was when I first had a panic attack I couldn't see I felt very dizzy and sick for about a week after a week I was fine and everything went back to normal it then happens again the next month like clock work always seemed to be just before and during my period and again the next month it's sort of lead me to where I am now.. I stopped taking all birth control a month ago and went to my doctors they gave me anit depressants and said I was suffering from aniexty I have had the last month off work and it seems to be getting worst rather than better during this month these are the symptoms I have had:
Sweating a lot
Night sweats
Insomnia
Sensitivity to light
Feeling foggy headed
Dizzy
Unable to concentrate on something as simple as watching tv.
Horrible metal taste in my mouth
And regular bowel movements
Aniexty

I have an acupuncture session lined up on the 12th of June as my doctor doesn't think it's a hormonal imbalance but I know it is.
I have just had my first period which was a little strange heavy for three days then started spotting for 4 days I'm hoping that as the months go buy it will get better. I will keep you updated on my progress cause it's nice to have successful stories and knowing there is an end.

Hey Mare.
I think the Gaia supplements are great. Ashawaganda worked wonders for me when it came to calming and balancing out my stress levels.

I've taken a break from most of my supplements to give my body a break. For the last week I've only been taking a 2oz shot of pure aloe Vera Juice in the morning. Probiotic and oceans 3. I want to give my body a break to see how it responds.

My ear has also cleared(going on 2 weeks) along with most head and sinus pressure. I woke up 8/13 with a plugged ear and had issues for 9 months, it literally drove me crazy and had me kinda depressed about the future of possibly having those ear issues for the rest of my life. so I've stopped allergy pills and nasal spray until I feel I need them. This is major for me considering that I would swollow/yawn all day to clear my ear and pop it. A lot of that contributed to my anxiety, or health anxiety I could say.

I think what mostly bothers me now is that I clench my jaw in my sleep, it wakes me up throughout the night it's as if my body/nerves cannot relax. I feel like i have a little bit of PTSD going on from all the changes my mind and body went through after the pill. From what I've read jaw clenching/tmj can be caused by stress and I think that's what may be going on.

as far as hair issues, my hair fell out for 7 months, post pill post partum shedding.. I ended up switching to organic shampoo n conditionder and using Castor oil. I too noticed more itching, dandruff after the pill.

Anyways I could type all day, but I really like the oceans 3, not sure if the other gals have tried it yet, it can take some time to kick in. Ive read that BC disrupts our gut flora, so my main thing is to take probiotics, work out n eat healthy, as much plant based as I can get.

Hey there. Going to the acupuncturist helped relax me which is great for anxiety. I've noticed that with all doctors I dealt with that they all can be pretty insensitive when it comes to hormones and the effect they have on our bodies.

They believe antidepressants are the answer to everything. I've read a bunch of different health forums for different symptoms and most people mention that their doctors prescribe anti depressants when they can't find anything wrong. "It's all in our heads" yea sure...

If you're sticking with the anti depressants you my need to switch brands. But then again if you are experiencing hormonal imbalance which I think you are, anti depressants won't make too much of a difference.

I went through a lot of the symptoms you mentioned.. insomnia, anxiety, trouble concentrating, brain fog, sensitivity to light. Etc

It goes away with time slowly but surely. Since you are in the midst of things I would recommend taking supplements if you aren't already are. Look up reviews on Oceans 3 Healthy Hormones on Amazon and see how other women felt on them. Girls have used post pill and for me they work.

I'm 9 months off, most of my anxiety heightens while on my period or sometimes during ovulation. Keep a journal to track how you feel on certain days. Hang in there

Thanks I will look into oceans 3. I too feel like I need a break im sticking with my natural multi vitamins my calcium/ mag and d3 and my hair, nail, slin supplement.

Hi ladies I see that the only ones posting lately are shyla, you and anxiously waiting I still don't know her name. Hope you all have a great day! :)
By the way. I'm Mare

Thank you for replying it's really nice to know that someone has got though this... today was my first day back at work and I just felt a bit out of it all day as if I wasn't quite there it's the foggey head again