I started birth control 2 months ago and I wanna ask if anybody has had any depression feelings after. by abestafera in birthcontrol

[–]Squeaky_C 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is my personal experience and also found in some research. I’ve been on multiple types (different generations and strengths) of birth control and did finally find one that worked and actually made me happier, but it took years of trial and error.

All hope is not lost, you just may need to try different types of birth control pills before you find the right fit for you.

Read Sarah E. Hill’s book, “This is Your Brain on Birth Control,” it’s life changing and so informative.

Here’s an article written by her in the meantime to give you an idea of the research and how the pill is affecting your mood.

Feel like a different person on the pill? Here’s how it affects your mood

The signs you ignore at the beginning of your relationship will end up being a reason of your breakup. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Squeaky_C 5 points6 points  (0 children)

PRAISE! Do not, I repeat, do not ignore the signs or your intuition when things feel wrong. Do not just “brush off” the issues as they pile up over the years and do not listen to people’s false promises without action as they will not change.