Monday, February 2, 2015

My Truth About the Mirena.

This is a really... hard post for me to do. It's hard because I am putting a lot out there and really being honest with myself and whoever is reading this.
2 years ago I had a Mirena IUD implanted as my form of birth control. At first, it was the world's best idea! I would never forget to take it everyday, it was supposed to be hormone free, etc. I was so happy and so excited for it, and just had the highest hopes for it.

Well, it's been 2 years and I don't think I could be more miserable with it. I, along with many women that I have been reading from, have had nothing but problems with the Mirena.

Over 2 years I went from *Deep Breath* 145 pounds to almost 200. I never, in my life, thought I would ever be this fat, or unhappy. My poor husband has been so patient to deal with all the problems this has caused. Not only did I gain, I could not lose the weight. It's there and refuses to move anywhere but up. I was working out for 2 hours a day and eating nothing but chicken and veggies and lost about 5 pounds in 3 months. I was furious! That is not normal nor ok!

Each day, my depression and anxiety were getting worse. I was having anxiety attacks minimum of once a week. My Anti-Depressants weren't working. And I lost sight of who I was. I lost all pride in myself and my surroundings. I hated who I was looking at in the mirror. And nothing I did helped. No facial or skin care products could get rid of the acne covering my body as a side effect. I couldn't lose weight. And my depression just slowly began to consume me.

Then, one day, my husband couldn't take it anymore. He was so upset that I just stopped caring about myself and lack of pride I had. Though, it was so needed for me to hear, of course, it caused yet another anxiety attack. That's when I realized that this was so unhealthy for me and that I needed to do something about it.

During my research, I found a woman who took a stand and did something about what horrors this birth control does to women. She created a detox that gets you through the "Mirena Crash" that occurs once it is removed, and helps rid your body of the toxins that the copper and fake hormones it produces inside your body. The Mirena stops your body from creating progesterone and produces a fake one that literally breaks down the strength the woman normally has.

After talking to my husband I have decided to take part in this detox, and have my Mirena removed later this month. I want for this to help me in my quest for my health again; and my ability to post my progress and how I feel throughout the process.

I have many friends who have had the same issues and side effects from the Mirena, and others who have thought it was the greatest thing in the world. I don't know if they just haven't had it in long enough or if their body really just likes it more than others'. I don't mean this to be depressing, but, I hope for it to be enlightening, and helpful for women experiencing similar problems.

I want to give women hope that they can get healthy too. And that there is a better, healthier life, after the birth control is removed from their body. Please feel free to post your experiences or any ideas and suggestions that you feel will help! I know I am not alone in this battle agains the IUD.

Wish me luck!

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