How do you guys deal with the insomnia? This week I'm sure the most sleep I've gotten at night has been about 6 hours. Last night I may have gotten 4. I wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back. Nothing helps me. My mind fights off everything, melatonin, unisom, everything. The only thing I haven't tried is the trazodone I was prescribed at my therapists office. I've had such a traumatic experience with this whole thing that I'm really against taking meds now and also because the anxiety keeps them from working on me anyway.
Im so tired of being exhausted and not being able to live my life because I can't sleep at night like a normal human being. I have an 11 month old baby to take care of and a job.
Still waiting on my period to start which is now 2 days late.
Im so tired of being exhausted and not being able to live my life because I can't sleep at night like a normal human being. I have an 11 month old baby to take care of and a job.
Still waiting on my period to start which is now 2 days late.
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I just started my period this morning, but had horrible symptoms all week leading up to. Cramps are so bad now. Had anyone else noticed more painful periods since coming off the pill?
Tradazone is that anti depressant you didn't want to take. That won't help you sleep. It sounds like you need something stronger than the melatonin.
I would call doc or psychiatrist and have them prescribe you a low dose xanex or Valium, those will basically stop the panic and get you drowsy. They work like a charm, but it's hard to take during the day when you have stuff to do and a child to care for.
Just let them know that you can't sleep and you've tried teas and over the counter sleep aids and nothing is working. see if they can prescribe you something for it. Unless you are popping xanex or Valium like candy and abusing them, they can't change your brain chemistry.
Be carfeful with melatonin too, I just found out its synthetic and disrupts our sleep hormones. Being honest, I suffered from insomnia too, the only way I got a solid nights sleep was when I took Valium or xanex, the pills were strong though so I would split in half, still have a ton left over.
I think they would help with what you are going through right now, but they aren't long term, they are only for when you can't handle the panic/anxiety n need to calm down, and for sleep. They relax you, kinda slow your mind down too, racing thoughts suck!
I had Valium already, I had 5mg and it stopped helping me sleep so I stopped taking it :(
And the trazodone was prescribed to help me sleep, it was the lexapro that was prescribed as an antidepressant and I took it for 2 days and on the second day it made me feel worse than I had ever felt in my entire life and that's saying something considering how bad this whole experience has been.
I'm just hoping once I get my period I'll be okay again. Because the last few weeks before this week I almost felt back to normal and was sleeping just fine.
I stopped taking the oceans 3 for a few days but I'm gonna start it back up.
Thanks for all your helpful responses! I hope you feel better with your cramps :(
And the trazodone was prescribed to help me sleep, it was the lexapro that was prescribed as an antidepressant and I took it for 2 days and on the second day it made me feel worse than I had ever felt in my entire life and that's saying something considering how bad this whole experience has been.
I'm just hoping once I get my period I'll be okay again. Because the last few weeks before this week I almost felt back to normal and was sleeping just fine.
I stopped taking the oceans 3 for a few days but I'm gonna start it back up.
Thanks for all your helpful responses! I hope you feel better with your cramps :(
Oh okay, I looked up trazodone and it said it was an anti depressant. Guess I should've checked multiple sources. N I remember you mentioning the Valium not working in your earlier posts.. honestly in the beginning it felt like nothing worked for me. I had a reaction to everything I took, was sensitive to supplements, and even more so foods.
But the Valium did work to help me sleep and relax and was good for the anxiety. Problem is you can't function of it during the day. If the Valium didn't work maybe ask for xanex instead.
I would stick with the Oceans 3, it may take some time to start working especially since you are still off balance. At least finish the bottle, if you haven't noticed a difference after that then save your money.
But the Valium did work to help me sleep and relax and was good for the anxiety. Problem is you can't function of it during the day. If the Valium didn't work maybe ask for xanex instead.
I would stick with the Oceans 3, it may take some time to start working especially since you are still off balance. At least finish the bottle, if you haven't noticed a difference after that then save your money.
Thanks girl. All this would be so much easier to handle if I could just get some rest at night. But like you said it's just temporary. 3 months in hoping it won't be much longer. :(
Hope you've had a good day :)
Hope you've had a good day :)
Just checking in with everyone who follows this thread right now. Hope you've all had a good day!!
I'm here... Today hasn't been so bad, did some house cleaning and ran some errands. Lately I just like to stay home every chance I can get. Especially on the weekends. I hope you and all the other gals are doing good!
Hi guys, hope you all are having a good day today. Feel pretty good today and yesterday, but still don't feel right and feel like something is missing.
Jess
Jess
I still feel like im really struggling! Constantly feel anxious and insecure! At the minute im really struggling in my relationship. Questioning my feelings for my husband which has never happened before. He is amazin and loves me unconditionally and at the minute i feel like im distancing myself from him. Has anyone else experienced this? It really is killing me. I just wana feel happy an enjoy life again! I have everything iv ever wanted but cant seem to enjoy it. My poor husband has put up with so much. :-( could this really be linked to coming off birth control? I hope thats all it is. Currently taking vitex, oceans 3, st johns wort and samE! Will literally try anything to feel better again
Don't panic. I've been having these thoughts too. Got off of apri 3 months ago. It was really bad about a month ago, had a week of depression, ocd thoughts. The anxiety is always here though. I have my good days and others I do not, I cry mornings and at work. I don't know if you feel this too, but literally all of my boyfriend's weakness were sticking out for the first time, I always accepted him. And my anxiety tells me he's wrong for me. I've been eating coconut oil, 2tbsp daily and taking b complex pills and I think that's why I feel better. Please hang in there, I know it's so hard but we'll get through this. Try to stay busy too!! And get exercise, maybe try some biking on a sunny day if possible.
Jess
Jess
I think this is kinda what I'm still going through. It's been the least of my concerns because physically and mentally I wanted to feel better more than I wanted to convince myself to fall back in love with my bf.
Initially he wasn't supportive at all with this entire process and it really pushed me away from him. I even started to blame him for adding to my stress and this entire BC being his fault. I was on the non hormonal copper IUD at first, but he complained that the string was poking him so I went on the pill against my judgement.
He can be the sweetest and giving person ever but this experience has me looking deeper into his flaws and other things I used to look past. He's what I consider a safe guy, loyal, sweet, saves money, not ugly, doesn't go out a lot, but ever since this pill thing I don't picture our future together, I spend a lot of time away from him outside of work, and it wouldn't effect me if we split up, a part of me thinks it's a good thing and that I'd be happier alone.
My cousin and other girls may think I'm crazy and that I should be grateful to have someone, but I just can't shake this feeling. It's as if I've turned cold. Maybe self fish a little by putting my health an happiness first instead of "settling." This has been really bugging me though, this whole one foot in one foot out thing I have going on.
We've been together a little over 3 years and have about an 8 year age difference(I'm older) that's coming into play more and more.
I know our situations are different but my relationship has been effected too by this. Sheesh every area in my life has been effected
by this wretched birth control pill.
Initially he wasn't supportive at all with this entire process and it really pushed me away from him. I even started to blame him for adding to my stress and this entire BC being his fault. I was on the non hormonal copper IUD at first, but he complained that the string was poking him so I went on the pill against my judgement.
He can be the sweetest and giving person ever but this experience has me looking deeper into his flaws and other things I used to look past. He's what I consider a safe guy, loyal, sweet, saves money, not ugly, doesn't go out a lot, but ever since this pill thing I don't picture our future together, I spend a lot of time away from him outside of work, and it wouldn't effect me if we split up, a part of me thinks it's a good thing and that I'd be happier alone.
My cousin and other girls may think I'm crazy and that I should be grateful to have someone, but I just can't shake this feeling. It's as if I've turned cold. Maybe self fish a little by putting my health an happiness first instead of "settling." This has been really bugging me though, this whole one foot in one foot out thing I have going on.
We've been together a little over 3 years and have about an 8 year age difference(I'm older) that's coming into play more and more.
I know our situations are different but my relationship has been effected too by this. Sheesh every area in my life has been effected
by this wretched birth control pill.
Has anyone else considered not having any or anymore children out of the fear that their hormones will go out of wack during or after pregnancy??
I'm so sorry that you feel this way too. Just seems like a "lost connection" type of deal for those of us who are feeling this. I think lack of feeling thus far has forced me to analyze looks a little bit more, which is horrible. Stuff that I acknowledged but never let rule my life or relationship. For example, bf is on the skinnier side, which I realized I didn't care about because I loved him and he could change that by going to the gym and upping lifting intensity. Now, I can't go to the gym with him without thinking that this is grounds to leave him. Or, I always liked him better with shorter hair, but when he is in need of a haircut I can't help but think he is unattractive...I just realize that these thoughts are ridiculous, and if any relationship were built on the physical they would and don't ever last. Also, I don't look attractive 100% of the time, but bf doesn't care.
This bothers me alot, but intense anxiety has seemed to leave for the time being. Thoughts still circulate, but now I'm able to say in my head "these are temporary, just relax." Yesterday bf and I were outside in the pool, lots of sun and I felt almost better. Granted he got a haircut too, but I felt so like normal me! Thoughts that circulated such as " I don't have fun with him." Dissipated, and I wanted to go places with him. Very odd, but I'm thinking the sunlight may have done this? Regardless thanks everyone for reading this, I appreciated reading your responses above. It gives me hope that others feel the same and that we will improve over time.
This bothers me alot, but intense anxiety has seemed to leave for the time being. Thoughts still circulate, but now I'm able to say in my head "these are temporary, just relax." Yesterday bf and I were outside in the pool, lots of sun and I felt almost better. Granted he got a haircut too, but I felt so like normal me! Thoughts that circulated such as " I don't have fun with him." Dissipated, and I wanted to go places with him. Very odd, but I'm thinking the sunlight may have done this? Regardless thanks everyone for reading this, I appreciated reading your responses above. It gives me hope that others feel the same and that we will improve over time.
Hi mare here. I can totally relate my boyfriend tends to be more in the insensitive side. I remember when I first came off bc and the worst of this was happening I got the copper IUD like you and he said he could feel it poking him too. I remember feeling so frustrated and hopeless and man just don't understand. My obgyn cut the strings shorter and that did the trick he never felt then again. But all this rollercoaster of feelings and doubts are a part of this hormonal mess. Just remind yourself that no one is perfect and it could always be worse. Remember the good qualities. For me i get more angry at him and see more his flaws during pms and my cycle. Have you noticed any pattern or do you always feel the same towards him? Btw I decided not to do the oceans 3. I read that some of the ingredients can cause more anxiety and depression. I'll rather go natural. Just taking my vitamins, omegas, and cal, mag, d3 supplements. I have come to love the week after my period ends those are the normal days.
Nice to hear from you girsl keep posting. I hope you all have a great day.
Nice to hear from you girsl keep posting. I hope you all have a great day.