Hey guys, Ive been taking Levlen ED for roughly 4 months. At 3 months of taking it I began getting very depressed and anxcious, I had previously been tested for anxiety and depression and i do have it but it has never been this bad. When I look at my boyfriend I cry, when I think of him I cry, when im near him I cry and theres all these thoughts in my head saying 'do i love him? break up with him'', him and my dad know whats happening and they think its the depression and that coming off the pill will help. What Im asking is, do you think i actually want to break up with my boyfriend or is it the depression and will it get better? :((
Does Anxiety and Depression make you feel like you dont love your partner anymore?
Does Anxiety and Depression make you feel like you dont love your partner anymore?
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You need to get to your doctor asap. You need a referral to a psychologist. You need someone to talk to, just for you. Someone who doesn't care if you stay with your boyfriend or not.
Personally I've never wanted to break up with someone because I've been depressed or anxious. I've had very good reasons for breaking up with them. Like I didn't love them, or they were an asshole! Or I couldn't see myself with them for the rest of my life.
If you think the Levlen is making your depression worse, stop taking it.
I think you should look into the effect of that pill you're taking. I've got depression and my husband and I are going through a roller coaster at the moment, some days I want to leave him, can't stand him, etc. But there's nothing that he's doing wrong! He's a wonderful father who works his butt of for his family so I put it down to depression which I do have and I'm not taking anything so I went and saw a psychologist and she helped a lot last year. I stopped because life got too busy and those feelings are starting to creep up again so I'm going to see her again. I'm also studying and have no mojo whatsoever so I think I need some tablets also.
But what I was trying to get as is that you might be reacting to the pill, so definitely see your GP and get a referral to a psychologist, you get 10 or 12 reduced fee sessions if you go through your Dr, they will know what it's about so you don't have to pay full fee. Good luck!
Yes it can make you not care about anything or even think horrible things about them. Sort out your mental health first then address your relationship. Take some time out if you need, better to give it your all than continue trying to maintain the image of normal if thats not how you feel.
It can be and it would be fixable, talk to your doctor. You can try different meds, you can try different contraceptives.
I would say from personal experience it's your depression I would try changing medication? I went through times I couldn't stand my partner and it used to tear me up and I used to be so resentful about everything he done and half and then I had people pull me up as I was pushing everyone away because in my head I just wanted to be alone how ever in reality I didnt. As soon as i would be alone I would be emotional wreck so I went and got that bit of extra help to try stop that downward spiral which is so hard to get out of, unfortunately my depression took it's toll on my relationship and I didn't realise till it was to late and before I new it the love of my life left and now I would give anything to have him back an I wish I had gotten help earlier..
Please go speak to your doctor there are many different medications for you to try and please don't just stop taking your meds
I would get off the levlen I was on it for years and it made my depression and anxiety worse I know can't be on birth control. And yes I do think it's the depression and anxiety talking in your head as I also do get those thoughts but only when I know I'm having an episode. I am unmedicated and use my own coping techniques. Go to the doctors if you are concerned about your depression or want anti depressants.
Go see your GP. Research the side effects of any medications you take. Get a referral to a psychologist
Yes ! The pill does the exact same thing to me !! Go off it for a while and see if things improve !!! Look into other contraceptions but be mindful that any hormonal intervention can have the same effect !!!!
As for your relationship .... maybe see a counselor and chat it out at the same time ! Talking about the issues can sometimes help sort out the emotions you are feeling ....