I feel like DIRT! [Archive] - OneWed's Wedding Chat

Danielle9608

07-01-2009, 09:21 AM

Okay I guess this is more a vent then a question or discussion. I know someone of you ladies felt better after stopping birth control but I have been feeling worse and worse lately.

First was the insomnia. Either I can't get to sleep or I do fall asleep and then wake up at 2 am and don't go back to bed.

Then came then no period thing. I feel gross and bloated all the time now.

Then came the mood swings. Seems like lately I will cry at the drop of the hat over NOTHING which is very unlike me.

Next came the acne. I never had perfect skin to begin with but this is out of control! Everyday I get 5 new pimples and not just on my face, everywhere! And I take VERY good care of my skin. I wash my face twice a day or 3 times if I work out with mild facial cleansers. I also use a 10% benzoyl peroxide wash for my body. I exfoliate once a week. I use prescription antibiotic topical cream (for all over) and a hydrating face lotion and they still keep coming.

Now the latest and most embarrassing side effect is facial hair.

My OB/GYN wont see me until I reach 90 days with no period. Thankfully it's coming up soon July 17. I don't know if my body was so used to being on the pill or if I have some sort of hormone imbalance. I was on BC for 10 years and never had any of the issues on it. I am frustrated, and embarrassed about how I look and feel now. I am going out tonight to see some old friends from college (who haven't seen me in a while) and I just feel like I look like dirt.

Thanks just needed to vent! :urgh:

WebLady

07-01-2009, 10:23 AM

I would guess it is some sort of imbalance from being on the BC for so long and your body is trying to adjust.

Hopefully you will get back to normal soon.

I would guess that you probably think you look worse than you do, but either way I am sure your friends will not think badly of you. Maybe one of them has had a similar experience.

All the best :hug: :flower:

Danielle9608

07-01-2009, 10:24 AM

Thanks Brandi :) You always seem to say something that makes me feel better!

WebLady

07-01-2009, 10:29 AM

Thanks Brandi :) You always seem to say something that makes me feel better!
I try :grinhappy:

Heywie

07-01-2009, 12:01 PM

Have you ever heard of Maca? I have found it to be a miracle food that completely balances out my hormones. I was feeling really mood-swingy my second month off the pill and I started taking Maca once a day. The effects for me were almost immediate.

You should be able to find it at your local vitamin or natural food store. I would highly recommend taking it! It might help with any hormonal imbalance caused by the pill.

Danielle9608

07-01-2009, 12:19 PM

gwenshack

07-01-2009, 12:29 PM

I wish I had some good advice to offer you, but I've never gone off my BC...I do have a healthy dose of good vibes to send to you though. I hope that's better than nothing...:winktongue:

I hope that when you finally see your doctor you'll be able to explore a route that will lead you down the baby path sooner than later! :)

starsthrumysoul

07-01-2009, 12:33 PM

I stopped BC like 3 or 4 months ago. So far..

My face has broken out like NEVER before. I was on BC for almost 6 years, and before that I never really had any acne. But now, it's CRAZY - all around my hairline, and on my eyelids and eyebrows (weird place!). Other people have said it's not as bad as I think it is, and they're not really pimples, more like little bumps.. But I still hate it!

No period! This happened a lot before I went on BC. And I didn't think until you just said it that maybe THAT'S why my feet have been SOOOOO swollen the last 2 months or so (water retention).

Ugh... hopefully once we get pregnant, it'll all seem worth it!!

Danielle9608

07-01-2009, 12:37 PM

I stopped BC like 3 or 4 months ago. So far..

My face has broken out like NEVER before. I was on BC for almost 6 years, and before that I never really had any acne. But now, it's CRAZY - all around my hairline, and on my eyelids and eyebrows (weird place!). Other people have said it's not as bad as I think it is, and they're not really pimples, more like little bumps.. But I still hate it!

Wow it sounds exactly like what I have! But I still get gross pimples too. :( But lots and lots of those little bumps everywhere. on my back, shoulders, chest and around my hair line. I stopped BC about 7 months ago. I hope it doesn't get any worse for you! Sending you some baby dust!!

smileyone2002

07-01-2009, 12:37 PM

I am in the same boat! But I went off my BC a couple months before I got married, so a little over a year ago and I have all the same symptoms! I was on it for 7 years or so and my periods are about 2 months apart, my face has gotten worse and so on.

I really think it is because our bodies were used to the BC and is just trying to get back to normal on its own! Hope you feel better soon!