i had mirena for 3 1/2 years. i never had anxiety before that. i used to be the most laid back person. mirena had a jekyll and mr. hyde effect on me. i was so anxious all the time, then my husband made feel like i was stupid, then i was a raving B****. after removal i remember it was about the 11th day i actually slept right. then the anxiety pretty much went away. i had a period when i got mine removed. it was like my body balanced out for the most part.
things i did to lessen anxiety: i worked out almost daily. on my off days i take a walk around the block. exercise gets those natural feel good endorphins going. i avoid caffeine. i take a liquid multi B vitamin.(pills go in the mouth and out the other end). i sipped on alot of water, i kept a cup in my hand at all times. my own little theory was that water would help cleanse my body and it kept my hands and mouth busy. i also talked to myself alot and would say out loud that this was the hormones messing with my head. i was too scared to try anti depressants afraid it would mess me up worse. but i would have taken them if i was suicidal or depressed. i am almost back to being my laid back self now except when i am on my period. now i actually get a high feeling when i exercise. your body will take time to heal.

It's only been two weeks since my removal, but I realized about a year ago my anxiety level was out of control. I found breathing exercising and visualizations to be most helpful. I stongly believe in positive thinking can bring about positivity. Drinking water is great and just visualize for a second that the water you are drinking is cleaning your mind and body, and when you pee visualize the excess hormones and anxiety exiting your body. I know it sounds wacky, but remember you are in control and if you believe it, it will happen. For breathing, I concentrate on my breaths and visualize peaceful moments in my life, scent associations can help, whether lotions, candles, oils, or foods. I find taking a shower to be the most relaxing thing for me, so some days I may take three showers. I consider them a mental cleansing, a way to start over. I also try to stick to loose routines, so as to avert situations where I might start to loose control. I have two kids and a lot of activities, I keep track of everything on a calender on the wall and a date book I carry with me, so that I can stay organized and move things around if I'm at capacity and need to stay home because I can't deal. I try not to blame myself or dwell on my mania. Having anxiety doesn't make us less of a person or a bad person, but when it controls our lives and choices, it limits our potential for happiness. I recently came across an article from Mother Earth News (find them online) on Vitamin D and how studies have shown that doses higher than the FDAs guidelines have helped people with Depression and seasonal mood disorders. My husband and I are both taking 1000 IUs of D, B complex(good for increased energy) and flax seed oil and have seen an improvement in our moods and behavior in the last four months. I've also read recomendations for this combo from at least three different sources. If you can try to fit in some exercise first thing to give yourself a boost for the day before you're drained it will help you release some stress and anxiety. Good luck, and remember it will get better.