Hi ladies...I have been on loestrin 120 for a few months now and have noticed that my moods are really off. As a general rule I am pretty level headed, positive, usually in a good mood...glass half full kind of person. But since I have been on this birth control I've noticed I've been a bit moody. Then this week...it's my first week of a new month I've been a total wreck. I mean complete mess...I can't handle anything, kid whining, older kids complaints, messy rooms, my husband, even other drivers. I was cut off this morning on my way to work and all I could think about was....man, if I was a cop I could take her license plate, look her up, throw a rock through the window of her car and leave a note that says cut me off again, I dare you!
At that moment the light clicked on...i was like, wow, I am being a raging b****! I am so not like this..at all...ever! It was really scary to think my train of thought could go so off....LOL.
So, my question is, has anyone ever had this issue with birth control? It feels like I am permanently PMSing hard core. If so, does it go away? Does my body have to get used to it? I am a previous smoker and that was the first thing that came to mind...go smoke, you'll feel better. And that is the last thing I was to do!
Any wisdom is so appreciated...thank you! :)
OMG..this is so great. Thank you all so much! I am stopping those pills right now. So not worth it...i may end up in jail if I stay on them! What is weird is how strange it is to feel so out of control of my emotions. Really rude things just rumbling from my mouth before I even knew what I was going to say....really no bueno...at all. I already made an appointment to see the dr for an IUD...I can't wait to feel like myself again! Thanks again everyone. :)
The hormones in birth control make me lose my mind. Some make me a crazy B***** and some make me so depressed I can't think clearly or function (even had suicidal thoughts!). So I quite all hormone birth control and went with a hormone free IUD (not mirena but the other one, can't think of the name atm). That seems to work just fine for me without all the crazy hormone issues!
My husband noticed the same thing about me. He's looking into getting snipped because I haven't found another method of birth control that I'm comfortable with. If he's willing to do it, I'm not going to complain!
Simple answer: YES YES YES! I cannot do birth control pills at all. My husband calls them the MEAN PILL! I have tried several and have taken some for many years. For me, time doesn't fix it. I would suggest trying a different pill before you give up because I know some people react differently to different ones. I, unfortunately, have not been able to find one that does not turn me into a raging psycho. Good luck!
I did so many things while on BC it was unreal. It got so bad that we had to stop taking it. It even caused blood clots. If you are not happy with how your body is doing on the BC please call your doctor and let them know. You may have to change your BC.
I'm glad you posted this. My 13 yo is on Loestrin because she has a nonstop flow, and the dr. is trying to get her body to regulate it. I've often wondered how much of her moodiness is being a 13yo vs. the bc pills. She's been on them for 4 months, and I was planning to take her off of them as soon as she gets home from summer camp, to see if there is a positive change in her demeanor. Dr. wants her on them for 6 months, but if she feels as miserable as she's making the rest of us, then it's not worth it.
It definitely could be the bc pills. They give me anxiety like you wouldn't believe. I so stupidly took bc pills for years not knowing they were causing my anxiety. I didn't figure it out until I quit taking them to try to get pregnant.
I cannot take any birth control, but, the Loestrin made it the worst for me. I was a complete bi*** while on it. I tried many kinds, each for several months to give it time.
When it started weighing on my family, I decided it was not worth it. So, I no longer take it.
Good luck.
All hormonal changes will effect your mood to some degree. Its possible for your body to adjust, but I wouldn't bet on it, it really should have done so by now if it were going to happen. Talk to your doctor and ask for another pill. They're all hormones, but they are different ones and different amounts so there should be one that your doctor can offer that won't effect your moods.
Yes, that happened to me and a good friend of mine. Although I didn't get bitchy, I got depressed. It was awful. I switched brands and that helped, but quitting altogether and switching to natural family planning for birth control. I hope you find a solution and get back to your old self soon.
HI Mama-
I will say OMG YES! This is the very reason why I cannot take birth control. I am sorry, but I refuse to be that woman, and you should too. There may be other options as far as birth control goes, but some of us just can't take it at all. My older sister is the same way. Both of us were borderline psychotic and should have been mental health patients. Unfortunately, it took me over a year to figure it out, and my poor sister more than 3 years. But the minute I went off of it, it's like the crazy fog cleared and the mental health train started up. It also took me a while to be "normal" again. Really scary for me and for my sister.
My recommendation is that if you need it to keep from having more babies right now, there are other ways. There are contraceptive foams, condoms, films, and more. Head over to walmart or target and pick your top 2. My sister has been married for 11 years and only has the one baby she planned doing birth control this way.
I suggest you stop taking it as soon as your next period starts and go see your doctor. Go see a D.O. if you can. Either way, talk to your doctor about what is happening and look at the side effects of what you are putting into your body. This is your body telling you that this chemical is not right and your body does not want it there....and really, even if you do mellow out some, do you really want your body getting used to having something that mind altering inside? Think about it this way, you know that smoking was bad for you and so you quit. You know what that was like and you know what it does to your body. Now think about the pills you take and birth control you are putting into your body and what it does. While it may be safe for most people long term, there are some things you might want to try to go without. I say see your doctor...and definitely get off this pill for own sanity. If you have to have a birth control pill, then know by your reaction that this is not the one for you and definitely get a different prescription. If you don't have to have it, well, I wouldn't if you can.
I hope this helps
And I hope you feel better soon!
-E. M
You know, I just started taking my birth control pills again two weeks ago and I've been an emotional wreck since. I thought maybe I was having a bout of depression because I suffer from that, but I've been feeling really great with the new meds I'm on. Then I started taking the pill again and it's like I'm either crying or pissed off all the time. I'm wandering if it's the pills. If so....it's not worth it.
The same thing happened to me with Loestrin... :(
I can't take BC, after having kids and years of switching it around a "gazillion" times, I finally said I wanted to go off it, let my body come back to it's natural state and see what happens. Well needless to say, it only took a couple of months for me to realize the BC was making me crazy!!! My husband went and got the big "V" done and it's been so great. Of course if you're not done having kids you'll have to find another method.
I actually went on it for a couple of months to see if it would shrink some cysts I had on my ovaries and sure enough felt like I was going crazy again. Would rather deal with the cyst than do that again.
Yes, and I needed to change BC pills.........something that was with that particular pill just didn't sit right with me...............talk to your Dr. and see about changing.....
Make sure it's not something else going on in your life right now....if not, get a change.
Good luck and take care.
I'm having similar issues right now. My pharmacy quite carring what I usuall take and what they gave me is making me nuts...I think. I know it can cause issues so when I saw I had a different pack of pills I immediatley thought wow, am I going to have trouble with these or not. So, I don't konw if I'm doing this to myself because I know it's possible or if it's the dumb pills. It really stinks being a woman some days! I'd say try something else just to see if you notice a difference, hang in there!
I was on loestrin before and I remember it really messing with my moods and just the way I felt in general. A lot of birth control did that to me after I turned 25 due to my body chemistry changing. Before I had no issues and now I can't take a birth control without it messing me up somehow. If you are not happy with how it's working, you should talk to your doc so they can help you find the right one or an alternative.
Good luck!
