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Stopped COC Alesse, Have Anxiety And Trouble Sleeping. How Can I Get Over This?

Hi, I am very happy to know that doctors can answer questions on the net! I am 21 years old, and I was on the COC Alesse for the summer, which I stopped in September. About a day later, I started to fell very anxious and I had trouble sleeping. So, my MD prescribed me Prozac (I have OCD traits too...) which worked very well for one month. The problem is that I started the COC Yasmin in early January and stopped it one week later because of the intolerable side effects (mostly extreme tiredness), but my anxiety came back the day after I stopped Yasmin, and I don t get the good benefits of Prozac anymore. I was so happy that Prozac worked well for me, but I have a feeling that everytime I stop a COC, I dive into anxiety. What should I do for my anxiety. (I will never start a new COC again.) Thank you very much for your time, it is a lot appreciated.
Fri, 12 Jul 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

After reading your post, i would like to suggest you that Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) Yasmin can cause depression as a side effect.

You should get clinically examined and investigated.
You should also get your blood tested for Thyroid profile.

You should go for yoga and meditation for control of anxiety and depression.
Morning walk in fresh air is also beneficial.

Do not stop or start or stop any psychiatric medicine by your own.
Always take any medicine under medical supervision only.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.

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Stopped COC Alesse, Have Anxiety And Trouble Sleeping. How Can I Get Over This?

Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, i would like to suggest you that Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) Yasmin can cause depression as a side effect. You should get clinically examined and investigated. You should also get your blood tested for Thyroid profile. You should go for yoga and meditation for control of anxiety and depression. Morning walk in fresh air is also beneficial. Do not stop or start or stop any psychiatric medicine by your own. Always take any medicine under medical supervision only. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.