Feeling depressed after stopping the birth control pills?

Oh yeah. High heart/pulse rate were bad during the first 3-1/2 months. I was constantly on edge and very panicky. Outside of work I was pretty much bedridden and I remember feeling so out of breath with a racing heart if I even got up to turn off the TV.

The worst of it was going to bed, waking up scared in the middle of the night with a pounding heart, and waking up in the morning with anxiety( fear, tired but wired feeling, high heart rate) I don't really get the High heart rate anymore, not even on my period, but I still get bad anxiety around ovulation and period.

To help with the high heart rate I drank all types of calming teas. Occasional zanex prescribed by doctor to calm my nerves. Melatonin before bed time to help me sleep as needed.

I know how you feel... take care.

~anxiously waiting~

Hey Shyla- I haven't had constant upper back pain accept for the occasional zing or sharp shooting pain. I did notice that the 1st month of me going to the chiropractor I started to have a lot of bad lower back pain. That could be why your back hurts, your body is adjusting.

My latest hurdle off the pill has been stress tension which likes to build up shoulders and neck area. It's been a lot more manageable these days but it's still a pain.

I swear it feels like my body has aged 10 years going through all this post pill bs. I can't wait to be all the way healed.... oh yea last month or cycle my ear/sinus/head pressure were very light. I had way more normal days than I ever have since off the pill. But this month/cycle it's been acting up. That's why I thought that maybe it has to do with ovulating from different sides. I'm almost positive the left side of my body has been most conflicted since the start of this.

~anxiously waiting~

I thought I would go ahead and share what supplements I am taking right now. It's definitely something to invest in and look into. They do help after awhile. I take most of these daily. There is also a Facebook group I just joined. "The art of healing hormones naturally" some good videos on there. Great book on hormones "female brain gone insane"

1) whole food organic multi vitamin for women
2) vitamin B and C complex combined
3) ashgwanda (regulates stress levels, my body has taken a beating from all this)
4) biotin hair skin and nails pills(has anyone else had hair loss or thinning from all this?) I also have been using castor oil on my scalp 2-3 week and I've seen some results
5) fish oil capsules
6) flax seed/meal into smoothie (good to balance hormones and inflammation)
7) Evening primrose oil- while on my period. I used to take this everyday. Helps balance hormones.
8) take a shot of organic apple cider vinegar every morning. Acid reflux, digestion etc
9) 100 billion count probiotic- I take this daily and think it's the most important of them all. BC disrupts our gut flora.. which can cause leaky gut and a lot of other issues.

*neti pot daily for sinus pressure. Nose spray on bad days after neti pot.

~anxiously waiting~

Yes this mostly started after the chiro! I'm going to stop going i think.

I'm glad you've had more normal days! I'm hoping I will too. Im seeing an amazing naturopath who said I'm basically dealing with adrenal fatigue. She's got lots of tests and supplements lined up. Praaaaaying she's able to help. The first big bleed day of my period was AWFUL. Had a complete breakdown. Felt insane like day one. It was my first period since stopping four months ago. Was your first period bad??

-Shyla

I think I'm suffering from adrenal fatigue too. I asked my doctor at the time a couple months ago to forward me to a specialist. She treated me like a hypondriach and instead forwarded me to a psychologist. I do match many of the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency, but at this point I'm self diagnosed and haven't really felt like trying an online lab to send my samples to. my first period wasn't bad, it was probably just an initial bleed. My second period was the worst! I had consistent panic attacks that week and was super emotional. Do you ever have a really dry mouth or feel that your throat is tight or one side is blocked? I have this constant need to swallow and it's driving me nuts.

Hi
Mine was and still is at times but due to the anxiety.
Monnie

Most general doctors know nothing about adrenal fatigue. It's ridiculous. Mine definitely treated me like a hypochondriac as well. I don't match all the symptoms of adrenal fatigue but my doctor said it affects everyone differently. And that because the thyroid, adrenals, pituitary and other hormones are all reliant on each other, when one is out of whack, ALL of them are affected.

Yes, my throat feels weird a lot. I think I've had a lot of post nasal drip since being ON the birth control -- I had weird sinus issues months leading up to stopping.

One thing I mentioned to my doctor was that I feel worse in the morning. Wake up anxious and "wired but tired." She said it's because cortisol is highest in the morning and with adrenal fatigue, your body is pumping crazy amounts of cortisol. By evening, I start to calm down and feel so much better.

Has each period gotten better for you?

Ahhh, I never remember to sign my name. This is Shyla.

Oh also, I have ringing in both ears. Can't remember if I mentioned that.

I forget to sign my name too sometimes. I'm taking ashgwanda to help balance my cortisol levels. I'm already taking a lot of supplements and figured I shouldn't take any other adrenal support supplements until I get all the way better. I read that taking too many supplements can make adrenal fatigue worse depending on what stage you are in. I also read that exercise makes people with adrenal fatigue feel worse afterwards. Sounds kind of like what we're going through.

I feel so bad that you still have the ringing ears. It really is our hormones. I posted a link to an article on here a couple months back about hormones and ear disorders. I noticed that when I used to get the ringing I had a ton of head pressure and the room would have to be completly quiet. When that happened I just distracted myself with noise and it would go away. the good news is each period has gotten better.

~anxiously waiting~

Is the ashgwanda helping??

Yes I feel awful afterward if I exercise during the day. Evening I can go on a light walk or do yoga and feel good afterward.

I keep freaking out about my heart lately. Mild chest twinges/heart rate higher/lightheaded. But I'm also on my period which has been awful. Did you say you felt worse on your period or after? I have no idea WHEN I feel better. Last month I was doing better around this time but I also still hadn't had a period yet. This is all so frustrating. :(

This is Shyla. Lol. I'll never remember! Ps where is everyone from? Oklahoma here!

Yes all those symptoms sound too familiar. Hang in there. I feel the worst toward the end of my period and around 3-4 days after. Do you keep a diary on your symptoms? At first it's very hard to see any patterns but the more time passes and the more periods you have you won't feel so panicky or blindsided. Heart issues can be so scary I remember thinking I was going to die everyday. The symptoms do start to get lighter and lighter with time.

~anxiously waiting~

Bay Area, California

~anxiously waiting~

I've been keeping a diary and last month was the first month I had several good days in a row. Like two weeks without crying. But then I actually ovulated and from then to now (three weeks later) I've been a mess. Almost worse than before.

Shyla

What days did you start to feel best??