Patch causing depression??
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Patch causing depression??
| Mon, 07-19-2004 - 2:33pm |
I have been taking the patch for about two and a half months now, and roughly within that same ammount of time I have seen a major shift in my emotions. I mean, I've been emotional before, but usually only the week before I get my period. This is ALL THE TIME!! I feel like I can literally be fine one minute and a disaster the next. Has anyone else had an irregular mood change since being on the patch?? If so, what is to be done?

Moodiness can be a common side effect when starting or changing hormonal contraceptives. If you can hang in there I would try to give the patch at least 3 or 4 cycles to allow time for your body to adjust to the new hormones you are putting in it. If after that time you are still experiencing side effects then you have given the patch a good try and another choice might work better. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Hugs,
Jill
I don't usually post on this board, I'm more of a lurker, but your post caught my eye.
I've had an absolute terrible time with my emotions since I've been on BC. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder to begin with, so that makes things more complicated. When I first got on BC right before my wedding, I just thought that all the emotions were stress and
((((Hugs)))) I hope you're doing better as well!
Laura