Off the pill, now I'm feeling really weird...

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Okay…if any of you have been on the pill, then gotten off, have you felt weird?

I stopped my last one like nearly a month ago, and now I have a hard time sleeping (and I’m not too tired), my moods are all over the place, and my appetite is non-existent, until I’m truly hungry, then I’m practically faint from hunger then, and when I’m like that, I feel too sick to eat. This is exactly the same thing that happens to me every time I previously tried to quit the Pill (before doc advised me to go back on to treat the “symptoms”)

And it’s only 3 weeks into CrMS charting! Part of me thinks I’m crazy, because these aren’t “solid” symptoms (if you could call it symptoms).

I will tell my whatchamatcallit when I see her in about 1 1/2 weeks. But for now, I just would like a peace of mind: Have any of you felt weird once you’re off the pill? What do you do to try to manage the effects?
 
I haven’t personally experienced going off of the pill, so I can’t give you any specific advice.

I am told, however, that it takes awhile for the body to get used to regulating its own hormones again–sometimes even a few months, when one has been on the pill for a long period of time and then stops taking it. It seems logical that this would create some physical symptoms in some women.

When you talk to your Dr. about it, if she tries to put you back on the pill, ask her if there are any other solutions. If she looks at you like you’re from mars, find another Dr.!

I hope you will feel better soon! I’m sure you aren’t alone. 🙂
 
I agree, it’s probably your homones trying to get back to normal. It’s not unlike how I feel being pregnant, so I can sympathize.
Be sure to eat regular meals and snacks even if you’re not hungry, and even if you’re just eating something small every few hours.
 
you have been in a state of being severely hormonally imbalanced for months or years, so just as with the removal of any toxic substance, there is going to be a period of elimination of toxins, and restoration of balance, and that is going to entail all kinds of symptoms.
 
Well…hold on, she didn’t say if the Pills were prescribed for contraception or other reasons, nor do we know her age from when she started taking them to stopping - things may have changed. Thing is, that ‘weird feeling’ may be a real problem too, and hormone imbalance is tricky, dangerous stuff, and there are plenty of women who really DO need support to have good health.

So, it’d be a really good idea to go get a full hormone and physical workup. Of course, if a doctor is unresponsive, just throwing medication at you without proper explanation or thorough testing, if some of the medication’s effects aren’t wanted (ie, contraception, or whatever), then get thee to another doctor who pays a little more attention to their patients and isn’t patronizing. You may indeed settle into a good, normal pattern given a little time, but then again…you may not. And if you do need some hormonal adjustments, there may be ways to help that and still be fertile.
 
Dear friend.

Some people are more sensitive to all kinds of medicine as well as alcohol than others are… you are most likely one of them.
I was on the pill for 5 years for medical reasons (really hard bleeding and pain and long periods) and I was really helped by the pill. Getting of it one year ago, I had a lot of pain the first two times or so and then it has been going really well since then… I hardly ever need pain killers and it seems that now, since my body is a bit older, it has changed for the better… but it is true that the body has to have a little time to adjust after not taking the pill anymore… it will restore its own balance without the hormones that you have been giving it… dont worry. The body is an expert at this and you will hopefully soon be back to normal. I think it may take a few months at most. However if the lack of appetite continues much longer you might wanna see the doc.

The expression of one of the others in here who said: “you have been in a state of being severely hormonally imbalanced for months or years”, is a phrase I would not have used.
Its amazing how differently the facts and proportions about the pill are being served in American Catholic circles and on the European continent where we dont hear alot about all the terrible damage. I am a bit bit worried about this huge difference… its obvious the message can be fitted into whatever ideology/religion a doctor or given society has… we all gotta think critically and not buy into everything people tell us that they have heard from others…
 
My friend of mine lost a lot of weight, which was great for her.

She is having an impossible time getting pregnant now though, but swears abc had nothing to do with it. 😦
 
I came off the pill nearly 5 years ago, after being on it for about 5 years. I remember some similar symptoms, though not to the level you are describing.

I have a theory, however. The pill is designed to prevent ovulation by creating hormone levels that mimic pregnancy. I have been told that some 1st trimester pregnancy symptoms may be caused by the body’s adjustment to rapid hormonal changes. Perhaps the same mechanism is working here - your body is reacting weirdly to a hormonal change.

If you aren’t too tired, I wouldn’t worry about the sleeping. Everyone goes through phases when they need more or less sleep than usual. Just enjoy the extra waking time - perhaps you could use it for prayer or spiritual reading.

As for the hunger, schedule meals for a while until your normal hunger symptoms return. What you described is SO reminiscent of morning sickness that it’s not funny - so you could also read up on advice for handling that. 🙂

I would give it a month or two before talking to the doctor again. Let your body have time to sort things out, but keep an eye out for other symptoms, or if something starts to get worse.

Good luck!

MJ
 
Nepenthe said:
Well…hold on, she didn’t say if the Pills were prescribed for contraception or other reasons, nor do we know her age from when she started taking them to stopping - things may have changed. Thing is, that ‘weird feeling’ may be a real problem too, and hormone imbalance is tricky, dangerous stuff, and there are plenty of women who really DO need support to have good health.

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irrelevant and nobody commented on her reasons. the point is no matter why they were prescribed, they are toxic, like many prescription drugs that do have a therapeutic benefit, and like many prescription drugs, there is going to be a period of discomfort and various symptoms when the drug is stopped.
 
Lovemyfaith said:
My friend of mine lost a lot of weight, which was great for her.

She is having an impossible time getting pregnant now though, but swears abc had nothing to do with it. 😦
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loosing a great deal of weight, especially in a short time, is also going to lead to various symptoms on its own, as the body readjusts both to the new way of eating and to its new makeup. one side effect of the pill can be weight gain. also bear in mind, that (like other prescription drugs) the pill can often be prescribed in order to generate one of its side effects, rather than for its intended purpose, because in the case if the individual, the side effect is desireable.
 
Nobody here can assess what is normal or not when coming off a medication. Please consult a medical health professional for advice.
 
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