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I am going to the doctor soon but I would just like to hear other's opinions. I have been married for 9 months and have been on birth control for about about 11 months. Last night we were with friends and I just got really angry for no reason, couldn't say a word to anyone and just needed to be alone. I went and sat in the bathroom for a while and then started crying. This has happened a few times before. I also have feelings of hate toward myself, I never feel good enough or pretty enough. Lately I have been crying about once a week, but I think I cried every night this past weekend. My husband is wonderful to me and just concerned. What could be wrong w/ me?!? I need help because this could make our marriage hell and destroy friendships....

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It could be depression, but my first guess would be the birth control. Your doctor may need to change the dosage you're on. Each different type of pill has different amounts of estrogen and you may just need a lower dose. I was on the depo-provera shot right after my son was born and it wreaked havoc on me and my relationships with husband, family and friends. I had violent mood swings, suicidal thoughts and cried at the drop of a hat. I finally got off of it and was amazed at the difference. I couldn't take the pill either, as even the lowest dose of estrogen would cause migraines after I had taken it for 2-3 weeks. You may be one that just can't tolerate the pill, in which case you may need to start considering other forms of birth control. Remember too that a new marriage can be stressful, even a great one! It takes time to learn to live with someone else. Either way, definitely see your doctor and tell them everything that's going on with you, don't be embarrassed about anything, that's what they're there for. He/she's the only one that's going to be able to help you figure out what's really going on. I wish you the best, as NO ONE should have to suffer like that.

Just another thought, I did this and it really helped to figure out what was going on with me. Even after getting off the pill and shot I still had bad days, not nearly as often, but still had them. Start keeping a journal - you don't necessarily have to write down all your deep dark thoughts, but keep track of your good days and bad days. You may start to notice a pattern. With mine I started to notice my really bad days were right before I'd start each month. It makes a huge difference just realizing what's going on with your body. Increased hormone levels will play hell with your emotions and state of mind. Knowing this and being able to expect it would help me put things in perspective. When having one of those days I could tell myself, "OK, I know what's going on, just don't do or say anything stupid, get through today and tomorrow will be better". I would even warn my husband when I got up that morning that this was a bad day and that way he understood and wouldn't take anything I might say or do too seriously (he usually just tried to stay out of my way completely ). It can often be hard to undo something you've said or done when they don't understand that you're not completely in control. The journal will also help when talking to your doctor, as they can get a better idea of your individual cycle and when/if hormones may be out of whack.

Whatever you do, don't listen to leadbelly!! Paranoia is a phsyciatric problem too! Maybe they should get help!! I've had some REEEALLY BAD relationships in the past and even I wouldn't jump to that conclusion!!! Get a life leadbelly - why do you feel the need to kick a person when they're down? That's just cruel!!!

all are signs of depression.

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