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Moody and hating it.

kwid2007
kwid2007
So I started birth control a week ago. I know that is what is causing most of my moodiness. I'm just so annoyed by it. Last night all I could do was cry and think about how worthless I feel. Today I was just feeling so angry for no reason. I feel alone especially at night when everyone else is asleep and I'm wide awake. I just need friends. Like close friends but I don't have that anymore. I have a hard time making friends. I used to be so good at it. I don't know what's wrong with me.
missscales
missscales
I have a non hormonal IUD. If your birth control is for actual birth control instead of regulating your period, maybe an IUD would be a better option.

I knew I would have been a complete mess if I started playing with my hormones, so I'm a fan of the non hormone option. :)

And as for friends, I feel you. My experience is that there are no permanent friends...they just sail by and maybe you have a few months or years of close friendship, then everyone drifts away. I'm still open to the possibility, but right now, I don't have any close friends either.
ruiner
ruiner
I think you should consider talking to your doctor about this, about other options if this is causing so much problems for you
survivor69
survivor69
I M SO GLAD I M IN MENOPAUSE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO PMS , ETC..........................
GBU
DRENA
;-O
soulsearcher83
soulsearcher83
What about the shot instead? Some people need different bc. I actually get like you when I'm off of it. Call your doc to talk about other options.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
You can start by making friends here. People here are very understanding and supportive of one another. They are eager to helo. And yes do look into another form of birth control that does not affect your mood so much.