How much can the pill be to blame if at all?

LegacyUser

Hi all,

I've been on Yasmin going on 3 years now, I was on microlite for about 6 months previously and swapped over eventually. The reason I changed was because I had been fighting with my boyfriend of the time and he had convinced me that the pill was surely to blame with me not getting on with him. Looking back now I'm not so sure.
I'm not sure if Yasmin can be to blame for anything i've experienced the last two years but I never used to get like this really...I get moments of blind rage when I shouldn't, I'm aggressive in ways I shouldn't be towards people who are close to me, when i'm at home with my family I hardly laugh, it's like i have a constant anger/depression over me when I'm home. When I'm with certain people (friends) it's okay but even they can do nothing for me. I cry really easily, I get so emotional, I get headaches, paranoid that people are angry with me, I can't handle any form of emotional pain from men dumping me without feeling like the world is going to end and that i have to kill myself. Yet I don't know if this is the pill...or just me. I didn't have any serious relationships before i went on the pill so I'm not sure if i'm reacting to men in this way naturally..I was fairly easy going with my first boyfriend before I went on the pill..I got possessive and paranoid shortly after i did though. I didn't want him to go on a night out without me anymore, convinced he would cheat etc...I don't know what to think anymore and even typing this it's destroying me.

I'm almost too afraid to go off it for fear of realising that it's just me you know? What do I do then? I can't afford to figure my self out.

Bonito

Op are these constant feelings or does it only happen during menstruation? Correct me if i'm wrong Op but is yasmin the brand that they have brought in from the U.S. because they advertise it gives you a more relaxed and less moody time during menstruation.

I think your best bet is asking your doctor about different Pill's, ask him/her for a list and search wikipedia and compare ingredients, if there's any ingredients you're unsure of search them on their own and check for side effects and unwanted effects etc.

If all else fails then consider the implant or injections. You're GP can run you through all options and most are quite up to date on new products and methods etc.

Hope this helps.

Actually Op I just looked back over your post, Me and my ex had the same experience when she started on microlite, to my understanding she is still on it and can still be quite defensive, aggressive, controlling at times. In saying this I never guessed that her Pill could have provoked this behaviour but it's certainly food for thought.

The Pill can have a hell of an effect on you. I went on it at 18 and didn't realise for 3 or 4 years just how bad it was for me. It made me totally depressed, irrational and moody. It ruined a lot of college for me, and the worst thing was, I had no idea it was the Pill. I really thought that was just how I was. I've been on and off it for the last 2 years, and when I come off it I notice a huge difference. I completely shrug off things that a few years ago would have sent me into a rage. I see things in a much more positive way. It's crazy what it can do to you. I wish I never had to take it again.

laura29

i was the very same on yazmin , suppose t be the "celebrity" pill whatever that means ! but i was as bad on it as i was on every other pill , im off all pills now as im single but i can honestly say the ONLY good point of the pill was a regular and pain free menstrual cycle , first 6 months off the pill (was on it on and off 9 years) was HELL , the pains were horendous among other things ,i still suffer dreadfull pms tho , depression 2-3 days pure psycho for 3 or 4 then back to normal , what id give to be a man ! :rolleyes:

shellyboo

The only way to know for sure is to come off it. Hormonal contraception makes me a thoroughly unpleasant person - moody, volatile and depressed. I couldn't believe the difference in my moods when I stopped.

It's definitely worth a try coming off it, op. Why suffer unnecessarily?

LegacyUser

Bonito -

These feelings occur most of the time not just at menstruation. Usually I have a tiny tiff with someone close to me that causes me to erupt. I find myself pushing and pushing them over the edge until a row forms so that i can blow. It's scaring me now...I think I'll just come off it for a while and see what happens. I really hope it's not just me though, I dunno how I could live with myself if it is.

Danniboo

Ophere wrote: »

Bonito -

These feelings occur most of the time not just at menstruation. Usually I have a tiny tiff with someone close to me that causes me to erupt. I find myself pushing and pushing them over the edge until a row forms so that i can blow. It's scaring me now...I think I'll just come off it for a while and see what happens. I really hope it's not just me though, I dunno how I could live with myself if it is.

Hey OP,

I think the very fact that you question your behaviour and know its wrong and that you don't want to act like this is a fair indication that this is not the type of person you are. Violent and agressive partners(not saying your violent) don't feel guily or say oh why did I do this otherwise it would be so much easier to combat this problem. Trust me i've behaved like a psycho from certain pills and been left feeling very depressed afterwards. You should go back to your doctor

shellyboo

Definitely talk to your doctor about coming off it - after 3 years, your body won't just switch back to normal, it will take time for your system to return to "natural". It could be months - just be aware of that and don't panic if it doesn't seem to work right away.

Bonito

Ophere wrote: »

Bonito -

These feelings occur most of the time not just at menstruation. Usually I have a tiny tiff with someone close to me that causes me to erupt. I find myself pushing and pushing them over the edge until a row forms so that i can blow. It's scaring me now...I think I'll just come off it for a while and see what happens. I really hope it's not just me though, I dunno how I could live with myself if it is.

I don't think this is you Op, if you are in fear of yourself then you should defenitely consider coming off it. When my ex started on microlite she was fine but then started turning very very very aggressive, even physically towards myself, best friends, parents etc even kicking holes in plaster walls and breaking things, a shadow of the quiet smiling girl I met her as!

Try coming off it for about 5/6 months and see how you feel, good way to determine this is try not paying attention to how you feel every single day and dragging tensions from one day to the other, but rather let go of everything and then look back every fourtnight or so and think has your moods improved etc. All the best Op and sorry didn't reply sooner!

Holda

Hi Op.
It definitely sounds to me like the Yasmin is causing those mood swings. I'm on Yasmin myself and while it works for me I know some others who it definitely didn't work for. If you feel yourself that you're over reacting then you must be. I was on the mini-pill and also Dianette another form of the pill for a while and felt the same as you do on Yasmin, it was awful. The worse thing was the longer I stayed on it the more paranoid I became about whether or not it was the pill causing me to be hormonal or just be being unreasonable. Best you go to your doctor and have a chat about other types of the pill, each one is just a different blend of hormones, so if you want to stay on it just try a few until you find the right one for you.
Hope it helps!

mitsy

Hi there i was on the pill for nearly 10 years and have been off it for over 5 years and it wasnt till i was off it for about a year that i realised what a detrimental affect it has on so many aspects of your psychological well being.

Everyone is different and we all react differently to things but having spoken to alot of people and reading alot of information about the pill, there does seem to be a general consensus that it does have an affect on your mood and well being.

My advice would be to discuss it with your doctor and give it alot of thought.

Best of luck.

LegacyUser

Thanks so much for all the replies guys, I'm definitely going to give it a stop for a while and see what happens. Hopefully I'll feel normal after a while. It's helped a lot to hear that people have experienced similar issues and felt they were at fault until they came off the pill. I really appreciate all your help