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Grand Magnate
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Sep 11, 2014 at 03:44 PM
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I am terrible at remembering to go back on my contraceptive pill after the 7 day monthly break (I know it's awful and careless which is why I am opting for the bar or coil) The past few days I have been significantly more depressed and anxious after quite a good long spell of feeling good. My temper has been outrageous and my poor hubby has put up with a lot  The last time I felt like this was when I had again forgot to go back on the pill. Could the answer to my severe mood swings be so simple? No doubt I have mental health issues but if this is contributing to it, then I can make a huge difference by taking them as I should. I am thinking of setting an alarm on my phone to remind me when the 7 days is up?I have googled it and found some results but I just wondered if anyone here has had the same experience? __________________ ’’In the end, it’s not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away’’ |
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Sep 11, 2014 at 03:59 PM
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Hello Allme: May I suggest your Thread might get more replies if you posted it in the Women Only Forum?
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Grand Magnate
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Sep 11, 2014 at 04:00 PM
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Sep 11, 2014 at 04:01 PM
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Sep 12, 2014 at 07:12 AM
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The side effects do list depression, and to talk with your Dr. My PDoc is aware of the fact I am on the pill. He and I haven't discussed that side effect, as I'm in for regular check ups on my depression and anxiety.
I just uploaded a new phone app, that's for my medical stuff. I put in a daily reminder. And I don't clear it off my phone, until I take my pill. I'm the type that likes my phone back to normal, so it works for me. Will you be starting a fresh pack, at your next cycle? (App is Healow) Last edited by healingme4me; Sep 12, 2014 at 07:13 AM.. Reason: Adding app |
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Grand Magnate
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Sep 12, 2014 at 05:57 PM
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No I just started taking them as soon as I realised I missed them again! So is what I am reading nonsense? So my experiencing depression and anxiety have nothing to do with missing my pill for a length of time. It is just that the last time I felt bad, I already noted I had missed going back on by 5 or 6 days which is near enough 2 weeks off them! It's ok. I will just take them as I should and if I forget again, with same problems arising, well, I then know __________________ ’’In the end, it’s not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away’’ |
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Sep 12, 2014 at 06:01 PM
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Not saying it's nonsense, just stated my pdoc and I haven't discussed any concerns over my pill use and depression/ anxiety, as I'm being treated for depression and anxiety through regular check ups. I haven't presented with any changes in a long time.
To add, I see him every six to eight weeks. The most I've forgotten my pill is two days. The mentioned phone app, is helping me not forget any. I downloaded that after my last pdoc appointment in August. |
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Sep 13, 2014 at 01:27 AM
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I think it is possible for that to be related.
Hormones have a huge effect on our bodies, so the up and down that happens when you forget could be causing some depression |
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Sep 13, 2014 at 07:51 AM
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I have been on the IUD... no side effects at all
And it stopped my periods....... yeahhhhhhhhhHope you feel better soon allme 
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Sep 13, 2014 at 07:57 PM
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I just picked up my refill, today. Went through the fine print.
It is listed, as a side effect. I wasn't trying to be dismissive, I'm pointing out, the importance of what the fine print states. Which, I am following. I'm on them because of...cancer prevention  And here's where it states, if you have depression, be checked often.. 
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Sep 14, 2014 at 03:47 AM
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I had no idea of the amount of side effects!
Sorry Healing..I didn't think you was being dismissive I appreciate your help! I think I have experienced and read enough to believe my missing them for more than 3 or 4 days is effecting my moods in a big way. I found a forum full of women with the same problems. I also have break outs of acne which I also noticed was when I forgot to take it for more than 3 or 4 days. I was also bloated and generally felt crappy. I guess the answer is simple - take the pill on time
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