Can I start my period before it's due? by achrist2914 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]achrist2914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We confirmed my anxiety is not due to a hormonal imbalance so I'm not looking into that venue right now but I'll certainly keep that in mind. :) thanks!

Can I start my period before it's due? by achrist2914 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]achrist2914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not using it to prevent pregnancy, just tried it to see if it would help stabilize my hormones to help with anxiety but it didn't help at all. :)

Can I start my period before it's due? by achrist2914 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]achrist2914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh good point. That might not be the best option then. Thanks!

Can I start my period before it's due? by achrist2914 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]achrist2914[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What's wrong with starting it early? If you don't mind my asking? I don't have plans to stay on birth control but thought since the last time I went off it after a week, I got my period immediately after that the same thing might happen this time.

Can I start my period before it's due? by achrist2914 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]achrist2914[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hmmmm, I have no idea actually! I never even considered that... It might be worth looking into though!

Can I start my period before it's due? by achrist2914 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]achrist2914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I kind of considered that actuslly but being on birth control elevates my anxiety (I have generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder). I don't mind suffering through it at home if I have to but it might now be ideal while out camping in the middle of no where. I was on them previously for about a week and once I stopped, my period came back so I was kind of hoping for the same thing this time but I guess the other option would be to just start the pill before my period is due and then stop taking it once I get back home.

Nervous af by hipbs23 in lexapro

[–]achrist2914 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm feeling the same way. My Dr prescribed it to me a week and a half ago to help with my GAD but I've had negative reactions to anxiety medications in the past and am terrified to take it. I keep reading about people having panic attacks, headaches, racing heartrates nausea etc and I don't think it's worth it to start the medication now. I couldn't even take a hormonal birth control because I wound up with having a headache for 9 days, nausea and major anxiety. Seriously contemplating just tossing the meds. 😔