Experience with pill & anxiety

[Tamanaza]

I would like to contribute to this threat by sharing my own experience. I started having anxiety and panic attacs after 3 months when I started my new pill (Zoely). All included...weight loss, weird way of perceiving the exterior world (like through a glass screen), shivering, fast heartbeat, fear and stress in social situations, diarrhea... .  It took me a while to identify the source and it took another 1-2 months after getting off the pill to come back into balance, probably another 2 months until the last symptoms disappeared. Apparently, the problem was that the Progesterone in the other pill didn't "click" with me, so I had an undersupply of Progesterone (with things getting worse in the second half of my cycle, particularly just before the period). Now, after waiting a few cycles and letting everything settle in a bit, I'm on another pill (Microgynon) and not having any trouble anymore. Meditation and regular exercise, as well as taking care of my Vitamin B12 balance and getting as much sun as possible were complementary strategies that helped a lot along the way. The time was a big nightmare and I wish for everyone who goes through it that you can find your own way to connecting with your inner roots. All strength is within ourselves and our minds, and letting turbulent waves flow by with trust in their transitional nature is something I learned in this phase. Be gentle with yourselves, your bodies and minds and let them speak to you without fear, and everything will come back to balance in its own time - big promise. Warm wishes