Will contraceptives help with low moods, feeling of sadness, anxiety?

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Lovelyweatherbluesky · 24/06/2025 22:25

DD14 has been feeling very low lately, talking about wanting to die. She is not happy at school and her self steam is low. She has been referred to the psychiatrist but I don’t want to go the anti/depressant tablets.

Wondering if her feelings are make stronger due to hormonal changes? Her period has not regulated yet? Will contraceptive tablets help?

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Lovelyweatherbluesky · 25/06/2025 21:33

elaeocarpus · 25/06/2025 20:44

Research a few years ago showed a correlation between contraceptives and poor mental health, particularly in teens
https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/oral-contraceptive-pill-and-adolescents-mental-health

https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/oral-contraceptives-may-pose-greater-mood-risk-teens

Thanks a lot for sharing.

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Spotlessmind81 · 26/06/2025 10:45

YourAquaTurtle · 25/06/2025 17:36

I’m so sorry you’re going through this, it’s heartbreaking. My daughter is 14 too and has been through some low points. Hormones definitely seem to make everything feel more intense around this age, especially with irregular cycles.
You’re doing the right thing getting her support, and it’s okay to feel unsure about medication - I was the same! Therapy is definitely a good idea if you haven't thought about it already. Also, this article is helpful to find mental health resources: https://weareluna.app/parents/guides/mental-health-and-wellbeing/free-mental-health-resources/
Hope this helps.

Thanks for sharing this resource list - super helpful!

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