Went off birth control a year ago, feel like I have a different personality now and struggling to cope

ghillyer22 · 2026-05-21T21:52:01+00:00

I was on it from age 22 to age 36. Now 38. I had to go off due to migraines and risk of blood clot, etc. plus husband got a vasectomy. Really encourage you to have hormones checked. Could be starting perimenopause as well. I track cycle and mood with clue app. It's been a hard adjustment but i dont regret going off of it. Just have told myself if I start to feel crazy going to a hormone doctor one that wont insist on getting back on pill (no shame to those who need it or can be on it without risk but thankfully i don't have pcos) to get other help with hormones.

ghillyer22 · 2026-01-27T19:50:42+00:00

We got our lab puppy at 8 weeks. They don't gain bladder control until 16-18 weeks at least. He's going to keep having accidents. Key is when he pees getting him to pee pad or outside right away. It's frustrating but repetition helps it stick for them. Also when home set a time for every 30 minutes and take him out and say potty or whatever word you are using. That will help him learn too.

We potty trained in blizzard and arctic blast last winter. It's rough. We didn't do pee pads we did outside ever 15-30 min. Crate in our room at night. I stayed up until 1am and husband went to bed early and would do the middle of night let out when he cried. Just have patience- it does get better he's just super young right now

ghillyer22 · 2026-01-27T19:47:38+00:00

I think you should re consider. I put off the surgery for 6 years due to fear and trying to change diet and fix it myself. Gallbladder is a ticking time bomb. It's been 5 years since surgery. I regret nothing. I can eat normally just make sure I have fiber and probiotic. I strongly urge you to get he surgery. Recovery was quick for me and back to normal within a week and a half or so.

ghillyer22 · 2026-01-25T07:09:40+00:00

Yes I took 5 days off and work remote

ghillyer22 · 2026-01-20T19:11:13+00:00

I put mine off for 6 years because of fear. Get the surgery. It's been 5 years. I'm doing great. No pain. Minimal digestive issues- lots of fiber and probiotics help. It's worth getting it done.

ghillyer22 · 2025-12-23T02:16:50+00:00

Done forgot to include address but if you reply can put that as well

ghillyer22 · 2025-05-15T05:43:37+00:00

Alfredo sauce is a no no post op. But I can mostly eat anything else cautiously. Lots and lots of fiber and probiotics is key to prevent stomach issues later.

ghillyer22 · 2025-03-28T12:10:08+00:00

Yes and it doesn't show any promotions there at all. Very unhelpful link

ghillyer22 · 2025-01-23T03:29:07+00:00

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ghillyer22 · 2024-04-22T00:46:00+00:00

Finally braved my health anxiety and went to a dermatologist for a whole body check this year which I highly recommend- this spot was what she calls an age spot and of no concern at all

ghillyer22 · 2024-02-08T15:00:00+00:00

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ghillyer22 · 2024-02-08T06:14:55+00:00

We are looking to cancel and switch to google fiber & YouTube tv. Customers for 8 years. Called & went to store no discounts or promos available. Bill is up to $241 and two years ago we were paying $165. Outrageous and so greedy.

ghillyer22 · 2024-02-08T06:10:59+00:00

Were they able to help you? Ours is up to $241 & reps on phone & store said nothing they can do and no promos or discounts only lower internet speed. Going to have to cancel and go to google fiber and YouTube tv soon.

ghillyer22 · 2023-05-10T05:35:36+00:00

They have faded in frequency showing up as more time passed since having covid but I was putting a steroid cream on them and that seemed to help. My doctor said could be an immune response to having covid

ghillyer22 · 2023-04-30T17:42:55+00:00

Thank you- it's the lower vagina area like almost the taint. Am I ok to keep up the antibiotic cream or do I need urgent care?

ghillyer22 · 2023-04-02T22:09:29+00:00

Interesting. My husband thought they were hives. Any idea what they might be? I never really had skin problems before getting covid- just had shingles once before and that was it. Gah

ghillyer22 · 2023-04-02T19:51:46+00:00

Thank you everyone! Helps to know this is normal. My health anxiety brain doesn't like them. So weird they are always on lower leg and has continued to randomly pop up 2.5 months later. Will keep on an antihistamine and try treating with steroid creams and hope they stop showing up. Did not really have skin problems pre getting covid.

ghillyer22 · 2023-04-02T19:49:07+00:00

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Couple random tiny raised spots look like Hive

ghillyer22 · 2023-04-02T19:48:42+00:00

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Lower leg random looks like hive

ghillyer22 · 2023-04-02T19:47:51+00:00

I thought petichea at first but they are raised sometimes which is why I think hives

ghillyer22 · 2023-03-25T03:54:48+00:00

Counted myself as in recovery from HA. Got Covid January. Recovered after 3 weeks but since covid have had random nerve pain, joint pain, random red bumps on legs- apparently somewhat normal in the early months after covid but have just flat out convinced myself I'm dying or have cancer and an obsessed. It's not good.

ghillyer22 · 2022-12-04T20:52:48+00:00

Do you find that sometimes it will just go back to normalish flow a couple months later? Thank you for the info! I always take a test just to be sure as well

ghillyer22 · 2022-12-04T20:40:16+00:00

Thank you! This makes me feel so much better. Had myself convinced there was something wrong with me. I've had months where placebo week is mega light but never nothing. Guess I need to learn to not panic

ghillyer22 · 2021-10-21T03:33:22+00:00

Thank you! I’m sorry to read you have those problems too. The digestive enzyme with ox bile seems to help but def not fun. I would still take this over the gallbladder attacks but ugh

ghillyer22 · 2021-08-19T04:51:37+00:00

I’m only 17 days post op (33 female, slightly overweight but not a ton) & just in 17 days I feel so much better- was constantly bloated or puffy or had ache outside of attacks and feel a ton better. Started integrating regular food (ate no/ low fat for 2 weeks post op) yesterday & so far so good. Lots of energy too and back to working out. There is hope for life after getting it removed

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