I'm kind of hoping I'll discover some shared experiences here - although I'm not sure i'm on the right thread (please let me know!)
I have never been diagnosed with depression or anxiety in my past - I am currently 39
About 2 years ago, I came off the combined pill because of migraines, and was put on Cerelle. This happened to have the same timing of meeting a new man and starting a new relationship
For the first few months, I had butterflies all the time, felt sick, couldn't sleep, had a constantly tightening feeling around my throat and like I had something stuck in it, and felt very on edge all the time. I crazily put this down to the new relationship and being 'love struck'.
Anyway, things didn't get better. The anxiety worsened and I think developed into more of a depression. I run my own business and previously been very driven and motivated. Now I do as little as what I can get away with
I haven't been putting any effort into my other personal relationships
I have almost psychotic thoughts about things that might be happening that aren't. I think everyone has an ulterior motive. I have zero self esteem and just think negatively about absolutely everything! I get obsessive about things (particularly new man, although not so new any more)
Anyway - I stopped having periods when I started taking Cerelle. Like totally vanished. My GP told me this could happen and it was totally fine.
I have had particularly bad mental health thoughts and behaviour in the past week or so and then today, I came on for the first time in about a year and a half or more! And with it - my mind suddenly feels more balanced, more ME - than I can hardly remember!!
Has anyone else had this with Cerelle? Or any other light anyone can shed?
I'm so relieved right now because I feel so normal and happy - but absolutely dreading tomorrow as I may not again..
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I've just realised the mini pill (Cerelle) may have caused my sudden depression/anxiety!
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showsomeclass · 02/08/2016 21:09
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