When I switched from the NuvaRing to the Mirena, I experienced a wave of severe depression and then a month of sort of shaky moods. I do have a history of depression and anxiety, so I did what has worked for me in the past: exercise, seek counseling (CBT is awesome!), eat better, talk to friends, get out of the house.
After that month, I stabilized. I've since started taking B vitamins regularly, which is supposed to help with hormone-related emotional instability. My body showed other signs of dealing with hormone adjustment for months after my Mirena was inserted. Specifically, I had some hair loss, acne, and oily skin. These all went away by the first year, and probably sooner.
If it's at all possible, I recommend seeking the advice of a doctor and especially a psych* or counselor. You might find an SSRI or other antidepression/anxiety med to be helpful, even if you only use it for a little while. Definitely ask your doc about Beth's suggestions. Consider increasing exercise, vegetables, sunlight, massages, and decreasing depressants like booze and avoiding life.
For me personally, holing myself up and avoiding people can feel good for a while when I'm depressed, but it can also trigger a downward spiral. It was helpful for me to focus on the fact that this was a temporary hormonal mood spike, and that it would end soon. And I hope it does for you too!
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Date: 2012-09-06 04:56 pm (UTC)After that month, I stabilized. I've since started taking B vitamins regularly, which is supposed to help with hormone-related emotional instability. My body showed other signs of dealing with hormone adjustment for months after my Mirena was inserted. Specifically, I had some hair loss, acne, and oily skin. These all went away by the first year, and probably sooner.
If it's at all possible, I recommend seeking the advice of a doctor and especially a psych* or counselor. You might find an SSRI or other antidepression/anxiety med to be helpful, even if you only use it for a little while. Definitely ask your doc about Beth's suggestions. Consider increasing exercise, vegetables, sunlight, massages, and decreasing depressants like booze and avoiding life.
For me personally, holing myself up and avoiding people can feel good for a while when I'm depressed, but it can also trigger a downward spiral. It was helpful for me to focus on the fact that this was a temporary hormonal mood spike, and that it would end soon. And I hope it does for you too!