birth control problems?

[OtakuTess]

So, hello. I have been looking around here since yesterday, but have yet to bring up my problem or introduce myself.
First of all, I am Tess. I am 21, female, college student majoring in Film.
I have always sort of delt with excessive worry and stress and things like that, but up until recently I have not experienced feelings like this. Lately I have been feeling completely overwhelmed and confused to the point of thinking I am going nuts. I constantly feel like something is not right, and worry too much about really unsolvable things, and work myself into dispair at least 3 times a week over things like "how big is the universe", "my uncounscious mind is vast and highly confusing and I dont understand it", "does my life mean anything at all?", "do happy feelings really exist." Blah. So yah, like that. And it's highly disconcerting.
Anyhow, though I partially blame those things on something else I did, but everyone I know says that wasn't really a real factor. The thing that most likely set all this hopelessness off is the fact that about 2 and a half weeks ago I started taking birth control pills, and I think they have been messing with me. I just started seeing a therapist too, and she wants me to switch brands, at least...
My question is, first, do my worries sound similar to anyone else... because I can't get anybody around me to quite get it... like they don't understand why I am letting those things effect me so much. My boyfriend particularly, who says he understands but keeps getting irritated with me... and I think if he ever truley felt that way in the past like he said, he would know better than to snap at me about it. -_-;
Also. Has anyone else experienced an almost instant onset of depression upon starting to take birth control pills? It's bizzare and disconcerting to suddenly feel like everything is different... usually when I feel overwhelmed, at least I can feel it coming, and kind of prepare myself... But this was so sudden.
Er, so the brand I am using appears to be "sprintec"... has anyone had adverse effects with it, or know a good brand to possibly switch to? Or know why these pills may be causing this?

[brett24]

firstly dont let things like that bother u! i know someone who does and its really messed up his life! he refuses to get helpfor it and its driving him mad ,literally! anyway so make sure u seek professional help for it. i also had worries like this ,and when im particulary down i start to think like that again , but i force myself not to as its bad for u and will only make u confused etc as to the pill...

dont they alter ur hormones, anything that alters chemicals in ur body is sure to affect u, my ex had a similar problem, she got moody and depressed on the pill.. not a nice scenario. maybe ur body is still getting used to the pill and how it affects ur body thats why u have sudden mood changes, the levels of hormones in ur body will be fluctuating until ur body gets used to the new pill. but hey im only a guy

take care

Brett

[OtakuTess]

anybody else?

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I can give you a bit of personal experience info regarding my experience with birth control.

I have taken ortho tri-cyclen for several years, and I have found that I do become very emotional as a result, but over the years, I have also found that my stages of emotion become very predictable with the stage of my cycle, and its almost like clockwork how I can predict my emotions.

You did say that its only been a few weeks though? Your body will probably take several months to adjust to the pills. Also, about 6 months ago, I switched to ortho tri-cyclen lo, which is a smaller dose of hormones (but still just as effective), and I did notice a positive change in my side effects. They are definitely less intense, overall, but sometimes its really hard to gauge next to anxiety and depression.

You should probably keep with the pills for a few months and see how your body adjusts, but if you are still unhappy with the effects, ask your doctor about other options. There are so many types of birth control pills intended for all types of situations.

The deep universal thoughts you have been feeling are also something I have struggled with. Its my response to feeling completely hopeless and helpless all at once. And I just think, what's the use of anything? I have found that writing about these thoughts is very therapeutic. Just getting it out on paper lets me come back to reality. It really is hard to deal with depression when you begin to think like this because there is nothing to base anything on. Sometimes I read or watch a movie thats very emotional, and then I can understand how important it is to feel.

[OtakuTess]

thank you for responding! ^_^
I am going to talk to my doctor at some point this week, and find out if I should switch or what. But I think for now I will at least give the things another month, since sometimes I do feel like I am alright...
Also thank you for your thoughts on the other stuff... it has been really scary for me lately, since I feel like I have this spiritual decition I have to make or that something ethereal is weighing on me... its driving me nuts. x_x