Really dreading my next period

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Not actually a period as I have a mirena coil and don't get any bleeding. Coming up for two years of mirena and no problems really apart from few months of pain initially.

Anyway, last month (about 3 weeks ago), I had awful period pain for a few days. I didn't realise what it was at first, just thought I was coming down with a sickness bug or something.

Then the rage hit, and ridiculous anxiety. For four days I was in a complete state. I couldn't go to work (phoned in sick), didn't eat at all, barely coped with the DC (at school and nursery). I convinced myself that I wanted to leave my DH, wrote endlessly on here about how terrible my relationship was (name changed since), even went to speak to a counsellor about leaving him and started looking for solicitors. I planned a whole new life for me and DCs, involving leaving our home and my job.

Then I was completely back to normal again. None of it was real at all. I haven't told DH.

But now I'm dreading this happening again, maybe this month.

Any advice?

I'm 40, by the way. In case it's relevant.

Could you get the Mirena taken out & change to a copper coil? I had the Mirena for 3 months & had to have it taken out. I felt like I had permanent PMT, spots, greasy skin & hair. I felt like a different person & it made my depression worse. I'm not sure why you would be suddenly having symptoms from it now. I would definitely see your Dr & see what they say.

Thanks. I'm loathe to remove it because the cerazette I was using before was even worse.

I can't remember why mirena was chosen over copper coil when I had it put in. Must have been a reason.