I have been on birthcontrol for many years due to irregularity of my cycle. However, for the past two months I have gone off the birthcontrol and I am getting accustomed to the natural rhythm of my body again. Regardless of the fluoxitine I take, my pms symptoms have flared up so badly this month, mood swings, cravings, pain, sadness... my question is, if I am on antidepressants and antianxiety medication, how can the mental and psychological symptoms of pms still hit me so hard? Is⦠read more
I believe (from what I remember) that the birth control itself masks the normal symptoms of pms. Maybe in a little time they will even out. But still ask your Dr.
PMS is more the rexult of hormones around your cycle than inbalances around depression and intensifies everything.
im not sure have you asked your doctor if i dont take my mine i am the same
@A MyDepressionTeam Member maybe don't be judgemental? Do we not have enough to deal with without casting judgements of each other? Block me dear.
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