Birth control not being great

Started birth control a month ago, hoping it will help with some symptoms of peri. My moods have gotten very very badsad I feel so frustrated with everything, lonely, depressed, crazy, guilty is a big one. Yet I cannot controll my stupid moodsad

I was spotting 2 weeks before expected period and feel exhausted and achy all over. Some nausea too. I feel like crying all the time, angry, sadsad I want to give up on the stupid pills but should I? I want to be normal for my family. It feels so infair to them. :'( I am so ashamed!

Hi, okay you need to go back to your doctor and get a different pill. The ones you're taking aren't working, you have felt better after a few weeks, not a month later. I tried 2 different types before I was given the right one for my hormones. It is trial & error until your hormones get the right balance.

Sorry to hear...  I know it's a tough time.   In Sept I was exhausted all the time and then eating nonstop!  Didn't care about household duties or even cook for the family.  Blood work turned out great..  So i then pushed myself to eat healthier and also do some kind of exercise each day.  I started a woman's health vitamin and cod liver oil which helps with moods among other things.  All this has helped me.   I think it was also being good to myself that helped.  No need to be ashamed, we need to learn to take care of ourselves better.   

you should have felt I mean

Hi, you need to head back to the Dr, get them to change your tablets.

I was like you until they put me on hrt, the 1 I'm on is still not perfect and they are looking at changing it, so yes it's trial and error.

I've started to try and eat healthier and have a smoothie a day which I think has made a difference but again it's trial and error.

I know it's easier to say but you have nothing to feel guilty about, we have to look after ourselves, take some you time. I find having a bath, doing my nails or just reading helps me.

Good luck

Hugs

Karen xx

I asked my ob/gyn and she told me to stay on those pills for 3 cycles before I give up. Not excited about it. Will see what happens

Get a new doctor.