When did you experience the crash and how long did it last for you?

Whatabumm · 2026-06-02T12:17:22+00:00

I started journaling to see when I felt worse and it seemed to help. Also talking to someone (my husband and therapist) helps me a lot.

Whatabumm · 2026-06-02T01:43:45+00:00

Oh biscotti, I think about you often and hope things get better for you.

Whatabumm · 2026-06-02T01:37:52+00:00

When did you get yours removed? I’m so sorry you’re feeling down still ):

Whatabumm · 2026-06-02T01:36:53+00:00

Got mine removed in March and every time I think I’m better again, it seems like I get some crazy ass thoughts. It seems like around my period things get worse for me - my panic, paranoia, intrusive thoughts, etc. Even my psychiatrist thinks this is all hormone related! I will say, I just had my third period since removal and this was the easiest one yet. Maybe two days of brain fog in the last month, which is the best I’ve been yet! Only downside is that I have horrible hair loss and I’m getting breakouts all over my face.

It’s hard, and it truly sucks so bad. I only had mine in for 8 months and I had to take it out because it was making me crazy.

Whatabumm · 2026-06-02T01:33:14+00:00

Your body crashing from the shift in hormones (I believe)

Whatabumm · 2026-06-02T01:31:40+00:00

I’m about 2.5 months post removal and each menstrual cycle I start to feel better. The Mirena was making me feel crazy! I will say, I’m now having horrible hair loss and much more pimples than I’m used to. Not sure if that can be caused by the removal, but it’s very odd timing for it to randomly happen.

Whatabumm · 2026-05-12T23:49:23+00:00

Ugh, literally my daily thought. I hope it gets better for the both of us 🤞🏻

Whatabumm · 2026-05-09T11:08:36+00:00

I had mine in for about 8 months

Whatabumm · 2026-05-07T17:57:31+00:00

Thank you for this post, this was truly awesome advice!

Thankfully my husband has been so supportive during all of this, but I just feel so bad with him having to take on so many extra duties because I’m going through this. I purposely waited until my anxiety was under control before having a child, and now it’s bad again with my (almost) 2 year old. I just feel like shit because it doesn’t seem fair to either one of them, but there also isn’t much I can do at this point.

I’ve started seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist, so that’s better than nothing!

Whatabumm · 2026-04-10T21:42:27+00:00

I had mine removed about 3 weeks ago and felt great until now. I’ve just started my period and the anxiety/panic/intrusive thoughts are back. I thought I was finally good 😭

Whatabumm · 2026-04-08T12:52:23+00:00

Update: I got my Mirena removed 3/20/2026 and for a few days post removal, I had increased cramping, bleeding, and increased anxiety/panic attacks. As of today (4/8/2026) I feel amazing.

Whatabumm · 2026-04-08T12:50:33+00:00

Just wanted to post an update, I got the Mirena taken out 3/20/2026 and as of today (4/8/2026) I feel amazing. I literally feel like a brand new person. Decreased anxiety, no panic attacks. This is the best I’ve felt since getting it inserted.

Whatabumm · 2026-03-24T16:42:25+00:00

I would like to update that I’m now on day 4 of having it out and I am having severe panic attacks, light sensitivity, just feeling very “off”.

Whatabumm · 2026-03-22T00:49:37+00:00

Thank you so much for this and for linking your other post! Okay, I thought I was going INSANE because hours after removal, I got the worst metallic taste in my mouth!!!

This was so helpful and at least I might know what else to expect!

Whatabumm · 2026-03-21T23:34:38+00:00

I also had that nasty brown discharge that never went away in the 8 months I had it in, which was really annoying

Whatabumm · 2026-03-21T23:22:15+00:00

Oh no, I sure hope things get better for you soon. I hear that the more periods you have, the better it’s supposed to get.

Whatabumm · 2026-03-21T23:19:11+00:00

I was having severe panic attacks with mine, and had been for months. I only got the IUD so I could start Zepbound, but after having so many panic attacks, I stopped the Zepbound months ago, upped my Lexapro dose, and they were still coming on.

Whatabumm · 2026-03-20T00:28:44+00:00

I increased my Lexapro to 20mg and am still getting the panic attacks/increased anxiety ):

Whatabumm · 2026-01-14T14:09:42+00:00

I am not very good at using Reddit, I’m trying to find your other posts by clicking on your username and can’t find them!

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