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I never thought that my depression could be linked with my BCP un...

Posted at 3:25 PM on Jan 08, 2009 by clymac, #37838
I never thought that my depression could be linked with my BCP until someone recently suggested it to me. I am simply amazed at the frequency that others have posted symptoms similar to mine. After a traumatic event in 2002, I dealt with depression and took an anti-depressant for about two years, but gradually came off of it. In the spring of 2005 I began taking BC to regulate my menstrual cycle. That summer I was back on anti-depressants. I have coped just fine until recently. I got married 11 months ago and I did not know that some anti-depressants have sexual side effects. (we waited until we were married) My psychiatrist decided to switch me to Wellbutrin. I may as well be taking nothing. Horrible depression. I plan on switching back to my original anti-depressant, but I would like to know if anyone else has had a similar experience. I can't pinpoint if my depression is being caused by the Loestrin 24 Fe or an ineffective anti-depressant. Maybe it is both. Any ideas would be appreciated. C
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Reply 10 months ago on Jan 31, 2009 by cllantz1, #16615

I read somethign a long time ago about how birth control can mess with your body because it somehow depletes all the vitamins in your system. So i would try taking a daily multivitamin of your not. Im not a depressive person at all the most ive ever been depressed is a day or two over a traumatic life event, but when i started this BC i was not my normal perky self until the pharmacist suggested I started taking a vitamin becuase i moved to a higher elevation, a difference of about 7k feet, and after i started taking the vitamin I felt 200% times better.

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