Comments on: Blame It On the Birth Control Pills http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/ Wasting internet space since 1996 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:40:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Ingrid http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-183670 Ingrid Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:58:00 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-183670 Hi there! Dont know if you're going to read this, as I just chanced upon this entry as I was googling the effects of birth control pills online. I have used Yasmin for quite a while and have found it to be the best pill that I have tried. It not only helped regulate mood swings and my appetite - it really had almost no side effects. But were all different people so we react differently to different pills I guess. I just wanted to say that your depression could have not only come from Yasmin - it could have come from the fact that you werent eating at all! Even if you're not hungry it is important to eat! It keeps you metabolism working and eating carbs helps you produce serotonin. / Carbohydrates are important in the fight against depression. They help to release the chemical monoamine serotonin. This chemical is found in the brain and is a mood-enhancer. It induces sleep and brings on relaxation. Depression seems to stem from reduced serotonin in the brain. Hence the feeling of satisfaction as soon as a person eats a meal with carbohydrates. Increasing complex carbohydrates that are absorbed slowly such as brown rice, whole grain wheat, bran, fruits and vegetables may be important in the treatment of depression, as this will help ensure a steady supply of serotonin. (http://www.buzzle.com/articles/depression-hidden-causes-diet.html) / I personally get suuuuper grumpy when I dont eat - and eventually get very depressed and lacking in energy when i forget to eat when stressed over long periods. anyways, it was nice chancing upon your blog! take care! xx Ingrid http://www.xanga.com/ingridholm Ingrids last blog post..<a href="http://www.xanga.com/ingridholm/681786074/just-in-case-youre-innerested.html" rel="nofollow">just in case you're innerested'</a> Hi there!

Dont know if you’re going to read this, as I just chanced upon this entry as I was googling the effects of birth control pills online.

I have used Yasmin for quite a while and have found it to be the best pill that I have tried. It not only helped regulate mood swings and my appetite - it really had almost no side effects.

But were all different people so we react differently to different pills I guess.

I just wanted to say that your depression could have not only come from Yasmin - it could have come from the fact that you werent eating at all! Even if you’re not hungry it is important to eat! It keeps you metabolism working and eating carbs helps you produce serotonin.

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Carbohydrates are important in the fight against depression. They help to release the chemical monoamine serotonin. This chemical is found in the brain and is a mood-enhancer. It induces sleep and brings on relaxation. Depression seems to stem from reduced serotonin in the brain. Hence the feeling of satisfaction as soon as a person eats a meal with carbohydrates. Increasing complex carbohydrates that are absorbed slowly such as brown rice, whole grain wheat, bran, fruits and vegetables may be important in the treatment of depression, as this will help ensure a steady supply of serotonin.
(http://www.buzzle.com/articles/depression-hidden-causes-diet.html)

/ I personally get suuuuper grumpy when I dont eat - and eventually get very depressed and lacking in energy when i forget to eat when stressed over long periods.

anyways,
it was nice chancing upon your blog!

take care! xx

Ingrid

http://www.xanga.com/ingridholm

Ingrids last blog post..just in case you’re innerested’

]]> By: bam http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-183490 bam Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:17:31 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-183490 sorry typo. My paranoid other DID NOT want me to take birth control. sorry typo. My paranoid other DID NOT want me to take birth control.

]]> By: bam http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-183489 bam Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:15:32 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-183489 ohhh boy. I had the exact same problem except i took an acne medication called Accutane. Very extreme side effects - thank god none I dealt with - but it was my last resort. I wanted a clear pretty face, but my very paranoid mother did want me to take birth control pills because she was scared of the fact i might take advantage of the birth control purpose. Honestly, i couldn't be happier. It cleared up my face like magic, i actually have my light skin back. No more ugly dark spots. I recommend it, but definitely consult with your doctor first. I talked to a 3 doctors over the span of 3 months to finally make i decision. It's very important to be aware of the side effects. I found that knowing why i felt sad and a little anti social actually made me do the opposite. But really, that was all in my head. The worst side effect for me was very chapped lips, and dry skin. Goes away when your done taking it. Overall, you'll be really satisfied with the results! This is coming from a girl that had terrible acne, that was bound to live with it, just like her older relatives. If you ever have any questions, email me. Definitely put me more at ease when i talked to people who've done it. ohhh boy. I had the exact same problem except i took an acne medication called Accutane. Very extreme side effects - thank god none I dealt with - but it was my last resort. I wanted a clear pretty face, but my very paranoid mother did want me to take birth control pills because she was scared of the fact i might take advantage of the birth control purpose. Honestly, i couldn’t be happier. It cleared up my face like magic, i actually have my light skin back. No more ugly dark spots. I recommend it, but definitely consult with your doctor first. I talked to a 3 doctors over the span of 3 months to finally make i decision. It’s very important to be aware of the side effects. I found that knowing why i felt sad and a little anti social actually made me do the opposite. But really, that was all in my head. The worst side effect for me was very chapped lips, and dry skin. Goes away when your done taking it. Overall, you’ll be really satisfied with the results! This is coming from a girl that had terrible acne, that was bound to live with it, just like her older relatives. If you ever have any questions, email me. Definitely put me more at ease when i talked to people who’ve done it.

]]> By: peggy swan http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-182167 peggy swan Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:35:51 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-182167 Hey i like your eyebrow. i did mine early may and have changed it a few times already. i have also ordered some earrings from online! Hey i like your eyebrow. i did mine early may and have changed it a few times already. i have also ordered some earrings from online!

]]> By: Bonnie http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-181565 Bonnie Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:25:30 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-181565 Hi Lauren, I've been a sporadic visitor to your blog for a few years now, popping in now and then just to read how someone else views the world. I'm really glad I popped in today, because for the past couple days, I've been in the depressive low exactly as you described. My dermatologist prescribed me birth control for acne. At first I was on Yaz for about 8 months. Every month, I would be fine for 3 weeks, but then the period week would come and I'd completely crash into depression. The worst was always about 3 days before the period. Also, I still had nasty breakouts during my period while on the pill. I switched to a pill called Kariva. My depressive state has subsided, because with this pill, you are not cut off completely from estrogen for a week. It is a low dose that provides estrogen throughout the whole month. I am not breaking out as badly during my period like I was with Yaz, however, I am noticing the depression returning. I've been on it for 4 months. And actually, right now, I'm a day or two from starting my period, and again, I just don't have any desire to be. I don't want to work, I don't want to be around anyone, I am arguing with my boyfriend and want to leave him, I just feel uncaring and want to be completely alone. Yesterday was the crying day lol. I thought this all would subside, because I switched pills, and over all, I like this one, but reading your blog about this has reminded me how much birth control can effect you. Sometimes it's hard to remember that you're on a medication that can have severe effects on your moods and that it's not just something naturally wrong with you. Thanks for writing about this. I am now considering stopping the pill, because this is no way to live. I hope things get better for you. Hi Lauren,

I’ve been a sporadic visitor to your blog for a few years now, popping in now and then just to read how someone else views the world. I’m really glad I popped in today, because for the past couple days, I’ve been in the depressive low exactly as you described.

My dermatologist prescribed me birth control for acne. At first I was on Yaz for about 8 months. Every month, I would be fine for 3 weeks, but then the period week would come and I’d completely crash into depression. The worst was always about 3 days before the period. Also, I still had nasty breakouts during my period while on the pill.

I switched to a pill called Kariva. My depressive state has subsided, because with this pill, you are not cut off completely from estrogen for a week. It is a low dose that provides estrogen throughout the whole month. I am not breaking out as badly during my period like I was with Yaz, however, I am noticing the depression returning. I’ve been on it for 4 months. And actually, right now, I’m a day or two from starting my period, and again, I just don’t have any desire to be. I don’t want to work, I don’t want to be around anyone, I am arguing with my boyfriend and want to leave him, I just feel uncaring and want to be completely alone. Yesterday was the crying day lol.
I thought this all would subside, because I switched pills, and over all, I like this one, but reading your blog about this has reminded me how much birth control can effect you. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that you’re on a medication that can have severe effects on your moods and that it’s not just something naturally wrong with you.

Thanks for writing about this. I am now considering stopping the pill, because this is no way to live. I hope things get better for you.

]]> By: Hansen Dy http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-181547 Hansen Dy Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:59:46 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-181547 HI lauren, it's great the accutane worked for denise. (see comment above) but there are so many risks. yeah I suggest asking your dermatologist about it, but research about the side effects too. it works for thousands of people, a miracle cure. but there's a small percentage that had horrible side effects. take care HI lauren, it’s great the accutane worked for denise. (see comment above)
but there are so many risks.
yeah I suggest asking your dermatologist about it, but research about the side effects too. it works for thousands of people, a miracle cure. but there’s a small percentage that had horrible side effects.
take care

]]> By: denise http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-181481 denise Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:49:41 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-181481 well acutane worked for me. took it for a bout a year, once a day. ask your derma about it. it's oral prescription. very effective. dami ko din pimples before. sobra! but am smooth now. i really recommend it. all worth it! well acutane worked for me. took it for a bout a year, once a day. ask your derma about it. it’s oral prescription. very effective. dami ko din pimples before. sobra! but am smooth now. i really recommend it. all worth it!

]]> By: Noelle De Guzman http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-180868 Noelle De Guzman Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:18:01 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-180868 Pills can be bought over-the-counter at any Watsons. Of course, you should ALWAYS consult with a doctor before you do anything that plays around with your hormones (as pills will). Noelle De Guzmans last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/inmypocket/~3/304344004/" rel="nofollow">Not a Mirror Image [Flickr]</a> Pills can be bought over-the-counter at any Watsons. Of course, you should ALWAYS consult with a doctor before you do anything that plays around with your hormones (as pills will).

Noelle De Guzmans last blog post..Not a Mirror Image [Flickr]

]]> By: thegreatest http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-180866 thegreatest Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:50:46 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-180866 check this out http://youtube.com/watch?v=cZNEAUYjmDs check this out

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]]> By: Ginevra http://laurganism.com/2008/05/28/blame-it-on-the-birth-control-pills/#comment-180772 Ginevra Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:18:03 +0000 http://laurganism.com/?p=280#comment-180772 Lauren, I have both problems, and one more complicated, I suppose... I tried hormonal birth control for awhile. I have migraine with aura, and so I couldn't take any sort of combo pill. I took the "mini-pill" for six months. For six months I had NO periods (WOOHOO!) but my mood was increasingly more depressed. Then in one month, I had three bouts of multiple days of bleeding, no energy, was crying all the time. The anti-depressants my psychiatrist to combat the problem put me on led to me being diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, several months later. (Putting a "beep" on an anti-depressant = one kinda manic person...) That was it for me. Paraguard IUD. 8-10 years of birth control. No more hormones. Nothing else to interfere with what I take for my mood disorder. For the acne? Benzoyl peroxide 10% wash, exfoliation, salicylic acid, twice a day. And I still don't have totally clear skin. (And also, my nose points a lil to the side, from being broken. But I deal with being "not-so-pretty" as best I can. I have red hair and blue eyes, so I do okay. :) Lauren, I have both problems, and one more complicated, I suppose…

I tried hormonal birth control for awhile. I have migraine with aura, and so I couldn’t take any sort of combo pill. I took the “mini-pill” for six months. For six months I had NO periods (WOOHOO!) but my mood was increasingly more depressed. Then in one month, I had three bouts of multiple days of bleeding, no energy, was crying all the time.

The anti-depressants my psychiatrist to combat the problem put me on led to me being diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, several months later. (Putting a “beep” on an anti-depressant = one kinda manic person…)

That was it for me. Paraguard IUD. 8-10 years of birth control. No more hormones. Nothing else to interfere with what I take for my mood disorder.

For the acne? Benzoyl peroxide 10% wash, exfoliation, salicylic acid, twice a day. And I still don’t have totally clear skin.

(And also, my nose points a lil to the side, from being broken. But I deal with being “not-so-pretty” as best I can. I have red hair and blue eyes, so I do okay. :)

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