meanie_monday Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 So, I just started birth control pills for the first time this week and I've heard that it can cause bad mood swings and depression. At first, I didn't link my psychotic mood swings and random depression to my pills. But there is no other reason I could be this way. I'll randomly get depressed and cry for no reason or I'll get really pissed off and be a bitch to everyone and then I'll be happy or sad. Basically, the point of this is, it has made me really rude to my boyfriend whom is a total sweetheart. I've even contemplated breaking up with him, when last week (before I started the pills) I was completely enamored. Then, when I see him, I totally forget why I even wanted to break up with him. I talked to him about my mood swings and depression, and he's trying to help me cope. Does anyone, particularly girls, know how I can cope and make things easier for my boyfriend? Is it the pills that randomly make me want to break up with my boyfriend for stupid reasons?
aj22one Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 I'm not a girl, but perhaps you may want to talk to a doctor about this. Birth control pills can cause the things you describe (and other things too). Fortunately there are other birth control options. But, I think you need to speak with a doctor.
Author meanie_monday Posted September 10, 2011 Author Posted September 10, 2011 So I know the possible side effects of the pill, and weight gain is one of the most common. I haven't gained any weight at all, and actually, it makes have zero appetite. That's pretty much why I like these pills. I'm just hoping that maybe by week 2 I won't be as emotionally unstable.
Kindaconfused_77 Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 My girl started on the pill herself a week ago, and shes described similar symptoms, from days at work bad enough to make her lock herself in a bathroom to cry, to feeling extremely irritable and snappy, having had several yelling bouts with her family that she regrets afterwards. So far she hasn't taken it out on me, but I do notice her distant and odd when we aren't together, though when we are, she does feel good again, much as you describe. All ti takes is a little kissing and the irritability melts away. Be patient, see a doctor, and take it day by day, if its too much to ahndle, drop the pill and find an alternative option, I know Id rather have my girl sane than sterile by hormone overdoses that drive her insane.
Orianne Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 I went through something similar, with terrible crying fits and mood swings for no reason, though it took me several months to link it to birth control. After doing a little research, I found out a lot of women struggle with birth control and drive away their partners because of it. What I had to do was stop taking the pill outright and start using condoms until I could get something better from my doctor. I ended up with an IUD (Mirena) and it's wonderful--I have no mood swings, and don't have to do anything to keep up with my birth control. It did take a month or so for my mood swings to taper off though. My doctor told me that there's a theory that some women can't handle digesting hormones--your putting stuff in your liver that was never meant to go there--and that could be behind the mood swings. With Mirena, your hormones stay in your uterus, where they belong.
Author meanie_monday Posted September 10, 2011 Author Posted September 10, 2011 Thanks Kindaconfused! My boyfriend is being super patient and I really appreciate it. I think I'm gonna wait it out, and if it doesn't work, I'll just switch to something else (: Orianne, I think the hormone theory might have something to do with it. My thyroid glands don't produce enough hormones and since the pill has lots of it, maybe it's messing with my body? Anyway, thanks for the input guys (:
Cypress25 Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 Switch to a different pill. Finding the right BC for you is a trial-and-error process. I had to try 3 different pills before I found one that worked for me. The one I'm using now doesn't cause any side effects.
strawberryshortstack Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 ask your doctor about a low dose BC option - I've had the same issue, and low dose did help
Lucky_One Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 Meanie, having hypothyroidism has ZERO to do with any sort of hormone issues you may be suffering from BC pills. Your thyroid puts out entirely different and unrelated hormones than your uterus and ovaries. A one week trial isn't very long. Give your body time to adjust to its changing hormone levels. You may also be reading about possible side effects and sort of looking for them, which may exacerbate them. Orianne, you may be misunderstanding something your doctor said. Your liver is MADE to handle hormones. Most hormones are fat-soluble, and your body can't absorb them. The liver breaks hormones down into water-soluble products so that the body can absorb them from blood or be excreted via sweat, bile or urine. No other organ in the body metabolizes hormones.
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