Hello ladies!
I am so glad I found this Forum! I have struggling the past year and I am just so lost about it and I would love any/all advice!
My story:
I am 23, I have two children, I want another but not for a few years.
My life is fairly low stress, my kids are very good and behaved, I live in an affordable home, I work part time. I have a great guy and a great support system. I just dont know why I feel so... unhappy?
I have had the Mirena IUD for 10 months now. There are a few major symptoms that are definitely from the blasted IUD: Acne (never had more than one at a time, I used to have such nice skin), weight gain (I have always been very healthy, normal BMI, active and slender), and pain, pain, pain. Oh, and moodiness. That is the really concerning one. Why do I get so angry all of the sudden at nothing??? Its terrible!!!
I am still lost about the insomnia, I mean, is that what it is? I can't fall asleep untill I am thoroughly exausted (3 or 4 am) and sleep until 11 and still dont want to drag my bum out of bed. Sleeping is so hard for me and even when my son and daughter were newborns, it was cake!! They were such easy babies.
Depression? I totally do not feel like the same person. I have lost the urge to do most things, I feel unexcited, unmotivated, dare I say... LAZY? I used to always be going going going!!! And looking back, it was even after my son was born for those 12 weeks I had never been happier or felt better... and then I got the Mirena.
So my questions for you lovely gals:
How much could this be from Mirena?
Its only been 10 months... will it get worse or better?
Would it be better to get it removed now or better to give it some time? If i give it some more time, will that post sideeffects be worse?
Also, what GOOD birth controls are there?
I am in a long-term commited relationship, BUT I DO NOT WANT A BABY FOR A FEW YEARS.
I am so lost and confused. My life used to be