Feeling very depressed after stopping the pill

[sezza]

I stopped taking the pill 5 weeks ago and still havent had a proper af, just spoting and very crampy. I have been feeling utterly miserable, to the point that I am on the verge of crying just about all the time and extremely clingly (I asked one of my work collegues for a hug yesterday... lol). I am never like this normally. My DH is trying to be understanding but ive been like this for almost a week now. Is this just because Ive stopped taking the pill and my body is trying to produce its own hormones again?

[~Trish~]

I'm not sure, it could definitely be your body adjusting to coming off the pill. It might be worth talking to your GP about it?

I hope you start feeling better soon .

[BellyBelly]

Hey sezza,

Try and get some acupuncture, it helps to regulate the body and some recent studies have shown 50% improvement in depression in the groups with acupuncture. I had it to wean off my medication and the pill and I am so so so glad I did... much better than having to take more medicine...

[sezza]

Thanks for the advice. If this go on for too much longer I will go see my gp. I feel like if I just had a decent af I would be back to normal, it feels like extended pms.

[satya]

Spotting, cramping & crying for no apparent reason can also be a sign of pregnancy. It might be worth using a HPT just to check.

[sezza]

Spotting, cramping & crying for no apparent reason can also be a sign of pregnancy. It might be worth using a HPT just to check.

I tested twice a few days ago. The first time I tested at night and swore I could see a very very faint 2nd line (however i think it was wishful thinking) so retested in the morning and there was definitely nothing.