Fertility Med Depression

suzycupcake · April 2018

Does anyone else feel like an emotional roller coaster during treatment cycles? I was so irritable yesterday and experienced emotional lability last night. This is the first time I've felt depression after taking the trigger. What do you do to help this?

J1006 · April 2018

Ummmmm yes! Definitely an emotional rollercoaster. I’ve been sad, crying for no reason and just our right angry. I let myself feel those emotions. I try to do things that lift my spirits or get my mind off of it. Last year after my 3rd IUI failed I was definitely in a rut. I didn’t want to talk to anyone or do anything.y one friend who is aware of our treatments called me and said We are going to lunch and that’s not an option. Just being forced out of the house was what I needed.

mcgeeva · April 2018

I'm sorry @suzycupcake the ups and downs with the meds definitely doesn't help how your already feeling when going through this emotional roller coaster. I agree with what @J1006 said about doing things for you to help lift you spirits. I had a crap day last Wednesday then on Saturday I was so flipping irritable I was angry - like crazy angry out of no where and tired. I am guessing from the PIO shots. So just trying to take a mini nap which seems impossible or stepping away even if that means a simple trip to Target to get away. Hang in there lady..this stuff definitely messes with our minds. My therapist had me download this app called Headspace. No clue if it works but figured I will try it this week. Basically three -5 minutes to mentally check out and calm down while listening to whatever it is. At this point I will take it and see how it goes.

dragonette505 · April 2018

mcgeeva headspace is great... theres also a meditation app specifically for IVF called mindful IVF (and another one called Calm...I use them all).

jules3978 · April 2018

I'm just starting this whole process and on day 4 of meds, I was an SO emotional. My poor husband just wanted to know what he could do to 'fix it' and kept asking what was wrong and all I could do is ugly cry (where I was practically gasping for air) and say 'nothing is wrong.' I've been a wreck! Hang in there!

@mcgeeva - I love headspace! I have it on my phone but haven't used it in a while so I need to do that again...it'll probably help my emotions right now!

mcgeeva · April 2018

@dragonette505 my therapist actually recommended calm as well. Have to try that next!

dragonette505 · April 2018

mcgeeva I like them all, and sort of rotate around with them. I'm very high strung so I also go to a local meditation center too... it really helps especially during a cycle!

mcgeeva · April 2018

I get it! I'm a mental stress ball all the time. I already know if this works out I have to talk to my doctor right away about getting on BP meds again. I swear I can feel the stress rise in my chest some days.

rooonilwaazlib · April 2018

YES! Your experience is absolutely valid. I've had times where I think I'm okay, and not experiencing the emotional wave...and then it just bursts out of me as anger or tears over something ridiculous. My first month doing IUI and meds, I had a literal heaving, crying meltdown because I couldn't get the appointment I wanted for my car oil change.

I try to do things that make me happy...singing really loud in the car, going for a walk, watching funny movies, snuggling with my cat, etc. I also try to cut myself some slack for the emotions, and not be too hard on myself because this is a stressful process with or without meds. Hang in there, baby!

[Edited because I accidentally clicked send without finishing my comment - darn phone!]

greenhillgirl · April 2018

suzycupcake definitely. Do you have a history of depression? The meds from our two IUI attempts triggered my depression very badly- especially the Femara. Thank goodness the IVF meds haven't been as bad for me in that way, although I've definitely had mood swings from the birth control, the estrogen pills, and the progesterone injections. It took me a few months to recover from the clinical depression that was triggered from the IUI and I slightly increased my antidepressant dosage. Take care of yourself and maybe let someone close to you know how you're feeling. It can get serious, especially after a cycle is done and you're left recovering. Hang in there!

suzycupcake · April 2018

Thank you ladies for letting me know I'm not alone in this. I don't have a history of depression per say, not more than situational stuff.

Since medicated cycles, we've done clomid twice, femara twice, estrace, progesterone suppositories, hcg injections.

I had a tw****in my spoiler***in February, then they had to add thyroid hormone to the equation because my tsh levels went high. I mean, I just feel like I'm on a hormone roller coaster. When I'm crying or moody, I know it doesn't fit with what's going on in my environment. It feels hormonal.

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