I wanna add my own share to this. I dont know if people are still checking this forum out but thia is what i havee been experiencing. I stopped the pill about a month ago. The first week off the pill was horrible. I felt like in a dream, my vision was really foggy i was dizzy and couldnt think straight. Then there was days that was controlable and theres days i cant control. I have dealt with anxiety and depression in the past but, this right now is the worst. I hate it. I am so depressed and anxious my mind is usually racing. Intrusive thoughts always come up. They are usually bad thoughts and it makes me hate myself i even get memories of things that happened to me that i didnt remember or things that i did that i regret and i dont know where they come from. I hate it so much. But lately its been easier to handle some of them and theres some that are really hard. I dont know what to do. I am on anti depressants and i am gonna see a psychiatrist soon. Everyday is a new battle. I need help. I am so anxious.
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Hello! What you're experiencing sounds a lot like what I experienced for 3-4 months after stopping the pill - foggy vision, dizziness, intrusive thoughts, uncontrollable anxiety - the works. It was the worst time of my life, and I thought I would never get better, but I did. Looking back, I can't believe something that is prescribed as casually as the pill could have wreaked so much havoc on my body and mind. I can only advise you to hang in there - it WILL go away. Talking to a therapist is so important, too. You aren't alone and you will get through it.
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Thank you so much. You have no idea how nice it is to be understood. This has been the worst experience of my life and i just got married 3 months ago so i can imagine how my husband feels. I thought i was coming down with psycho problems whih scares me because theres a lot of people out there. I just pray to God things get better. I will keep praying for all of us. We are gonna get through this.
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I just got my period after a month and a half of torture inside my head. I do feel mentally ok while being on my period. Would i go back to suffering after my period is gone? Or would my brain try to stop torturing me? I don't feel like i am 100% myself but, i do feel better and i am gonna enjoy period week because i don't know whats gonna happen after its gone.
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What type of acupuncture did you get? I am experiences so many things while getting off the pill.
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Hi there! 4 words: I AM your twin. Everything you have mentioned above, I am experiencing all of them right now, especially the part when I could not think straight to save my life. Last week of July was when I stopped taking the Mononessa pill. I seriously thought I was going crazy but when I read everybody's posts here and from other websites, I feel way better now. These past few weeks have been the worst. Today, I've only had coffee at work but then my thoughts were going on a paranoia mode. I could not finish 1 task since my brain will tell me to do something else. My friends know me as a happy person but last night, I was sitting in my car, contemplating my life, and actually questioning myself "Is it too late to turn my life around?"--which I've NEVER thought of before. I go to gym, lift weights, I love to travel but now I know it's the post side effects of the pill that's making me feel like I'm worthless. Thank you for sharing! You are so right. Every day is a battle and each and every one of us is trying to survive all different kinds of battles. This is easier said than done but believe that it will get better. You will be happy again and I believe you will be able to conquer your battle with anxiety. You got this! Sending love and prayers!
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I just want to do a brief update about how i am feeling lately. I went to the doctors not too long ago because after my period things got worst with my mental state. I became more anxious because my thoughts are out of control and i am trying to calm down and control it. I cry all the time because i've never felt like this before taking the pills. I sometimes feel like i am going crazy or something which is what scares me the most. I know its the hormones but my doctor increased the antidepressants or go back to bcp. I Know a few people in my area that have mental problems and i am scared of that. I don't sucidal thoughts. I dont feel depressed i jusr feel anxious. I want to know if anyone has felt this way and have gotten better.
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Also i may i add. Bad sleep because of anxiety, greasy hair but my skin is so dry. My leg hair isnt growing a lot like before. Dont eat much. My eyes, ears and head hurts. This is only the second month of this horrible monster that hass taken over me. I miss my old life but, thinking about that doesnt get any better it only makes me more anxious.
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Update: Lately i've been feeling good. A lot of dizzienes. Sometimes i get a foggy brain and light depression. I am fine for three days and then i fall again but everytime i do its less severe. I sadly had to stopped socially drinking because everytime i do it slows down my recovery. Also i have really bad anxiety of fear of going crazy. But, i am praying a lot to God. I am also getting my memory back i am just having a hard time keeping my thoughts together. Idk if its the antidepressants or i am actually recovering. I also have an empty feeling. I dont know why. Ugh i cant wait till this nightmare is over.
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How long have you been off the pill? I'm on week 3 and the depression, anxiety, "bad thoughts" have set in. Looking for inspiration
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Thank you! I have a long way to go if I'm only on week 3! :( ...So after 6 months the depressed mood/feelings and anxiety fades out? Did you use any herbal supplements to help?
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