Hey everyone. I was two years off in February and was doing well, I could do things again and not have to worry too much about my hormones. The past week though it’s been horrible again and I feel like I’m back to the beginning. I’m on day 21 and just feel so flat and like I’m back 10000 steps. I’ve been dealing with a lot of stress but I just want to break down and cry today. I’m so upset. I have a feeling a may not have ovulated this month and that’s whats causing this ? Not sure if anyone else has seen this correlation between ovulation and their moods
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Has anyone else been so sick since stopping the pill that they're housebound? I'm trying to figure out if I have some sort of hormone condition because I seem to be worse than anything i've read about. My symptoms are:
- losing huge chunks of hair, chronic fatigue, depression, suicidal thoughts, OCD, blood sugar swings, anger and irritability, brain fog, bad acne, nausea, twitching muscles and tremors.
I was totally normal before I went off the pill. Never showed any signs of PMDD, PCOS.. anything like that. I have periods every month and they usually only last 2 days but my cycle is pretty spot on. Feeling like i'm losing my mind here :( i'm trying to stick it out because when I go back on the pill I feel even worse but I feel DEATHLY sick.
- losing huge chunks of hair, chronic fatigue, depression, suicidal thoughts, OCD, blood sugar swings, anger and irritability, brain fog, bad acne, nausea, twitching muscles and tremors.
I was totally normal before I went off the pill. Never showed any signs of PMDD, PCOS.. anything like that. I have periods every month and they usually only last 2 days but my cycle is pretty spot on. Feeling like i'm losing my mind here :( i'm trying to stick it out because when I go back on the pill I feel even worse but I feel DEATHLY sick.
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I’m in the exact same boat as you! I’ve been off two years as well and was starting to feel better but the past two months have been super anxiety ridden and almost back to square one! I’m just trying to distract myself with work and trying to get out of the house as much as possible, but it’s hard when you feel so trapped in your own head. It’s like I’m a prisoner to my anxious thoughts. Have you been to a naturopath? I’m going to see one later this month and I’m hoping she can prescribe some hormone-balancing supplements or something to finally get this under control. Any symptoms you’re experiencing aside from anxiety? Sending you lots of love!
- Katie, CA
- Katie, CA
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I was suffering from a lot of these symptoms while on the pill! A few months after stopping I had to move back in with my parents and basically didn’t leave my room for a few months, so you’re not alone! Two years later I think I’m having some recurrence of those symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, depression and blood sugar swings. I’m hoping a naturopath can help me out! Have you seen any doctors?
- Katie, CA
- Katie, CA
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Thanks for the reply, I have been working with a naturopath but haven't been religiously taking my vitamins as i thought i was out on the other side of this mess! heart pals every day, bad acne, brain fog, irrational thoughts, tiredness and joint pain. Any others for you?
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I have all of those except for joint pain. I also struggle with nausea (when I was on the pill I was throwing up EVERY day) and fatigue and shakiness. The pill strips our bodies of various nutrients so keeping up a vitamin regimen is key I think! That’s something I’m definitely lacking.
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I have the same symptoms as well, and I remember being so nauseous while on the pill. I’ve been having an anxious week and I’m just so angry at myself for going on the pill for 6 months without doing much research, and even angrier at doctors for prescribing it like it’s nothing.
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I totally get that! I want to believe that someday I’ll look back on this as a learning experience but two years later I still just wish it had never happened.
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I wrote this 2 months ago and I’m going to read it whenever I feel down during this setback. What are the odds that I felt so great during those months I didn’t have a period, and now that I had one I’m feeling off again?? I have faith we’ll all be balanced one day and this will all just be a memory.
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Yes! This whole experience has made me feel like total c**p especially during the days after my period.
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How’s everyone feeling today? I had a really good day basically anxiety-free yesterday and today I almost had to bail halfway through yoga class because I was so anxious. Feeling like I don’t even know who I am anymore. Recovery isn’t linear though! Gotta have bad days with the good I guess.
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Sorry to hear that, but I’m glad you have awareness of the recovery process! It all takes time. I’ve been dealing with morning anxiety lately which I haven’t had for months but I’m assuming it’s because of my cycle. I’ve also been super emotional as well but I’ve been letting the tears out in order to prevent myself from having a panic attack. Hope you feel better soon :)
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Hey ladies, I came across a thread today about sunscreens and which ones are harmful vs. safe for the environment/our bodies. Just about 2 weeks ago I started using an Aveeno sunscreen that has oxybenzone in it, which can cause hormone disruption and shifts in our bodies. Coincidentally around the last time I used it, I started getting anxious and began spotting. Now I have a full blown period again after having my period about 2-3 weeks ago. I know it sounds very strange but I’m starting to actually believe what people are saying now about how we have to be careful with certain products that go into our skin lol.
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Hi all, I just need to vent a bit because I’ve been feeling a bit anxious again. My period is just about to be over and I still feel like my mind has kind of been racing. When I’m out and doing things I’m not focusing on the anxiety, but I’m home a lot so I have a lot of time to dwell on things. Hopefully I’ll feel better at the end of this month since I’m in college and my fall semester will be starting up. I look back on how horrible I felt last summer with the extreme OCD themes, but as of right now I just keep overthinking about “relapsing”, thinking that I’m gonna be like this forever, etc. Next week I’ll officially be 17 months off (symptoms started 12-13 months ago) and I just really want to be done with this whole experience. I have a doctor’s appt on Monday so I’m hoping I can find out about my hormone levels. I have PCOS and I’m considering trying Metformin for treatment (I’m never taking birth control again), so maybe the Metformin will help me lose weight and rebalance my hormones. I hope you’re all having a great weekend!
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What type of OCD symptoms do you have? I'm curious because my OCD is a nightmare since going off the pill and i'm wondering if we are similar.
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