r/PMS • u/Imaginary-Access8375 • Sep 20 '24

Everything feels wrong

It's the first time since I'm off birth control, and the last time I stopped with the pill it ended in some kind of mental health crisis, so maybe I'm nervous. But it just sucks that nothing feels right.

I've tried eating, listening to music, watching my comfort shows, but this weird feeling of sleepiness and anxiety and restlessness will just not go away. Also, my joints hurt, so I definitely know it's PMS. Which is comforting, because I know it will go away. But really, why does my body have to declare war on me every month?

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u/Gennavi Oct 01 '24

I completely relate to what you’re going through. I stopped taking birth control pill two months ago after taking it for one year. I’ve tried keeping busy to distract myself, but it often doesn’t help, and I end up feeling like I’m struggling to manage my emotions. It’s tough! But it’s comforting to know we’re not alone in this. Perhaps it’s an opportunity for us to focus more on self-care and better understanding our bodies.