I was on birth control pills (Ortho cyclen) for 4 years. I recently went off the pill after getting married. It's been 2 months so far and I am a mess. I always suffered anxiety and hormonal issues as well as ovarian cyst. I went off the pill to start to try to get pregnant and now I'm setting how much the pill actually did. I feel crazy. Anything sets me off. I'm crying one minute next I'm super mean and in almost always anxious. I constantly feel nauseous. I took a pregnancy test after missing my period and it was negative which I'm guessing I'm just irregular again like I was before the pill. I don't know what to do. I'm gonna try to take vitex a natural hormone supplement. I hope it works cause everything is causing me anxiety. I'm finding it hard to find motivation to do anything. I just don't feel like myself. I see others posts and I have hope but I'm hoping Its just the side effects and these feeling don't continue forever.
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Thanks for this Nikki! Success stories give us courage to continue fighting and never give up! Yes it will be a long crazy ride - ive only been off almost 7 weeks but I will look forward to the day I'm gonna write about my good days too.
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Hi! I feel you :( i've only been off the pill for a month and a half and i'm a mess too. I only had like 2-3 somewhat good days the past month and the rest are just bad days. I've discovered this thread only a week ago so I have been constantly thinking whats wrong with me for the past month before i figured out -ITS BECAUSE I STOPPED THE D*MN PILLS! :(
I never had anxiety or depression before.Im 35 years old and this is the first anxiety experience i had. There are days I feel like I'm dying because of all the Physical symptoms i feel ( lethargy, weakness, tingling sensation all over my body especially head area, blurry vision, nausea, vomitting) I feel so miserable and sorry for myself. This thread is a life saver. I thought I was going to lose my mind.
Like you i barely recognize myself anymore. Aside from the weightloss - all the things I did before this mess i dont do anymore. I feel like my life is slowly disappearing right before my eyes.. sometimes I also think what if this is not a side effect and i will be like this forever? But i thought to myself this will not help if i think this way. I read somewhere that there is a body mind connection - whatever you think.. you will feel. Eventhough its hard i keep telling myself this too shall pass.
I did not have the ROCD like the others but i get some pretty intrusive thoughts. I also developed anxiety in crowded places and hypochondria (health anxiety).
What are the physical symptoms you feel?
I think its very impt that we stick together in this endeavor. Push each other up when this battle is too much to handle :)
-martha
I never had anxiety or depression before.Im 35 years old and this is the first anxiety experience i had. There are days I feel like I'm dying because of all the Physical symptoms i feel ( lethargy, weakness, tingling sensation all over my body especially head area, blurry vision, nausea, vomitting) I feel so miserable and sorry for myself. This thread is a life saver. I thought I was going to lose my mind.
Like you i barely recognize myself anymore. Aside from the weightloss - all the things I did before this mess i dont do anymore. I feel like my life is slowly disappearing right before my eyes.. sometimes I also think what if this is not a side effect and i will be like this forever? But i thought to myself this will not help if i think this way. I read somewhere that there is a body mind connection - whatever you think.. you will feel. Eventhough its hard i keep telling myself this too shall pass.
I did not have the ROCD like the others but i get some pretty intrusive thoughts. I also developed anxiety in crowded places and hypochondria (health anxiety).
What are the physical symptoms you feel?
I think its very impt that we stick together in this endeavor. Push each other up when this battle is too much to handle :)
-martha
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I just went out and bought a probiotic for 30 days! I have to keep it refridgerated and I bought Vitex.. but I'm not sure if it's good or bad. Vitex will take up to 3 months to start working .. in kind of scared, what if it does more harm then good. The employee said it is a hormone neutralizer.... so if progesterone is low it will balance or estogren or vice versa.. I really hope it does that will NO side effects because I don't need anymore depression or anxiety :|
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“I hate ROCD. It's so... Heartbreaking. And it has completely distorted my perception of my boyfriend. I remember the days before this mess when I'd get a happy, fluttery feeling just being around him. I can't remember when I had that feeling last. Even on good days when the thoughts are quieter, my emotions are numb. Like I know I love him but I can't feel the love. It's depressing.”
This is something that has really helped me. It’s from the women, “iBelieveInUs”. Everything she says is extremely relatable and it truly helps immensely. I hope you get some hope and reassurance from this as well because she did recover after a long battle of a year and a half! Although it sucks that this lasts so long it is reassuring that we will all see brighter days and feel ok again. This posts is directed more for the women dealing with ROCD. Yet, everything you all are feeling is very common so never feel like you are alone.
This is something that has really helped me. It’s from the women, “iBelieveInUs”. Everything she says is extremely relatable and it truly helps immensely. I hope you get some hope and reassurance from this as well because she did recover after a long battle of a year and a half! Although it sucks that this lasts so long it is reassuring that we will all see brighter days and feel ok again. This posts is directed more for the women dealing with ROCD. Yet, everything you all are feeling is very common so never feel like you are alone.
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My cycle is due soon, and I’ve been in that mood dip phase although I’m currently sad I have noticed it’s not as intense as it usually is so that’s a good thing, currently 6 months off.
Can’t wait till this is over!
Can’t wait till this is over!
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Wow my whole post didn't fully post....... wow I'm not writing it out all again lol. Basically I went to acupuncture today and it was amazing! It balances out your hormones and she gave me a special Chinese diet form. Hot and warm foods only like soup tea etc. For the winter time , stay away from cold shakes/salads!
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Yay that's so good!! 6 months is usually where some girls started to feel better tremendously !! Congrats! Don't forget PMS is normal that's how girls know there period is coming
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I can't wait til i get my acupuncture session. And i agree Ibelieveinus gives us so much hope in this seemingly endless road..
Can i ask how long arr you off bcp
Can i ask how long arr you off bcp
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I just want to say Congrats for surviving six months! For some thats just a short period of time but for us we all know that was a long battle to fight!
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Let me know nikki how that works for you! Hopefully it will help you than harm you..
Been having 2 off days already and I just feel so tired. I can't remember the last time I woke up feeling excited. All my mornings now are full of dread.. like my mind automatically tells me "HERE WE GO AGAIN. ANOTHER DAY OF SUFFERING"
Been having 2 off days already and I just feel so tired. I can't remember the last time I woke up feeling excited. All my mornings now are full of dread.. like my mind automatically tells me "HERE WE GO AGAIN. ANOTHER DAY OF SUFFERING"
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I am off birth control for 4 months! getting my fourth period in 13 days! And it makes me excited LOL
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Ugh during my really bad months i specifically remember texting my friends "This feels like another day, another battle to fight and i cant do it anymore" It was so HARD. And yes i went to acupuncture today and took a probiotic so i will tell you how i feel the rest of january and febuary! I don't think i am going to take Vitex.. It takes 3 months to kick in.. I just don't know if it will be beneficial, I heard it removes your sex drive because its "chaste berry" .. But IBelieveInUs also said she thinks the probiotic helped her the most because everything is related to your gut!
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Congrats for making it 4 months! I know it was a hard road. What were your physical symptoms being off the pill and how did you deal with it? Im having such a hard time being off 7 weeks :(
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