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So, it's that time of month again when I take my medicine. I am already angry, irritated, annoyed, upset, depressed, and on the verge of tears. I fell asleep at 11:30. It's 4:00 now. I've woken up 3 times already. I'm wide awake now..
It's going to be a year in March that I'm taking this stuff. I have to make an Endo apt ASAP and see what my options are. I have been telling myself that I only have to deal with these side effects 5 times a month but... It's getting overwhelming. No one should deal with the kind of feelings/thoughts for one day let alone 5...
I feel like the best thing to do is hide until these feelings pass because I feel like I turn into this monster. I'm usually patient, and understanding, and kind. I am very good at biting my tongue and keeping my cool.. But every month. You pop a pill and end up wanting to eliminate everyone from your view. You feel worthless, and ugly, and fat, and stupid. You don't feel loved or cared for. Everything goes wrong and you are the only one to blame. It actually hurts to get out of bed, and I don't bother to try. I'll stop eating right, working out.. Absolutely no drive..
And let me tell you.. These feelings end once the medication ends and I get my period. Then I am happy again. I have drive and I can focus. I get excited about my future and fighting for it. So, I know this isn't an every day issue.
Is this normal?..
Is this... What I am going to have to deal with for the rest of my life?
Have you guys gotten these effects before?
I feel like it is getting worse.. I want to reach out to my parents but their only response is "Well, if that's how you feel then stop taking the medicine!" in a nasty tone. I am seriously considering going back to schoolafro Ultrasound Tech and I have to fully dedicate myself. I am scared about nights like tonight where I can't sleep and feel mentally/emotionally drained. I cant function just being home, I can only inagine full time in school. I honestly don't know what to do.. I feel so completely alone...
Sorry for the long post.. Was hoping someone on here would understand and have any suggestions..
:'(
It's going to be a year in March that I'm taking this stuff. I have to make an Endo apt ASAP and see what my options are. I have been telling myself that I only have to deal with these side effects 5 times a month but... It's getting overwhelming. No one should deal with the kind of feelings/thoughts for one day let alone 5...
I feel like the best thing to do is hide until these feelings pass because I feel like I turn into this monster. I'm usually patient, and understanding, and kind. I am very good at biting my tongue and keeping my cool.. But every month. You pop a pill and end up wanting to eliminate everyone from your view. You feel worthless, and ugly, and fat, and stupid. You don't feel loved or cared for. Everything goes wrong and you are the only one to blame. It actually hurts to get out of bed, and I don't bother to try. I'll stop eating right, working out.. Absolutely no drive..
And let me tell you.. These feelings end once the medication ends and I get my period. Then I am happy again. I have drive and I can focus. I get excited about my future and fighting for it. So, I know this isn't an every day issue.
Is this normal?..
Is this... What I am going to have to deal with for the rest of my life?
Have you guys gotten these effects before?
I feel like it is getting worse.. I want to reach out to my parents but their only response is "Well, if that's how you feel then stop taking the medicine!" in a nasty tone. I am seriously considering going back to schoolafro Ultrasound Tech and I have to fully dedicate myself. I am scared about nights like tonight where I can't sleep and feel mentally/emotionally drained. I cant function just being home, I can only inagine full time in school. I honestly don't know what to do.. I feel so completely alone...
Sorry for the long post.. Was hoping someone on here would understand and have any suggestions..
:'(
Well it's not a matter of "stop taking them if they make you feel bad" (tried that with my anti-depressants and didn't work out too well), it's, is the pros about the medication better than the cons? If not, time to talk to your doctor right away about getting off them.
There's no reason you should be taking something that is supposed to make you feel better and it actually is making you worse. If you can just get off of it, consider taking some natural remedies for your problems, they may be a suitable alternative...
Plus, our birthday is coming up, why would you take anything that might make you feel bad? ^^
I haven't tried any natural stuff yet. Going to talk to the doc and see what he says. Is it weird that I could only find male endos? Lol
My moods go up and down. It's 3:30AM and I feel like I can run a marathon. I have to wake up early in the AM
to take my medicine. (sucks taking it 2 times a day) then I pass out again. Today I was pretty happy. But tomorrow
I can be miserable.
Any tips on what I should ask my new doc? I have NO
clue what to expect. I have to admit I'm pretty nervous!
Yes I can't feel crappy for our birthday!! Lol