Birth control for follicular anxiety

[Mlkamal]

I have debilitating anxiety during my follicular phase. A few days after ovulation I am back to myself and it all starts back over a few days after my period starts. Early waking at 3:00am with panic, brain fog, low mood, anxiety and headaches.

I have tried a few doses and types of compounded progesterone and nothing was working.

I saw a new OB who said I’m in Peri and need to start Junel BCP to level out my hormones to stop this. But I am terrified to try it since I’ve never been on birth control. I’m 38 and been having these symptoms for 4 years.

[tx808]

I have experienced similar symptoms (when hormone levels shift) or even when I try to use oral progesterone. Did you start the pill? My doc recommended it as well.

[Mlkamal]

I have not. I feel too nervous to try and it possibly make things work. My anxiety is so brutal though so I may try it next month. You?