thinking of going off birth control

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Permalink Reply by AwesomeUniverse!!! on July 26, 2009 at 12:19pm

Taking birth control actually affects your attraction to particular men. They say when you are on it you are attracted to men more genetically similar to you and when you are off of it you are more attracted to men who are genetically different from you and more compatable. The more genetic diversity, the more healthy the child will be (if there is one). Birth control or the effects of it may have a lot to do with divorce. If a person is on it when they choose their mate they my be making the wrong choice for themselves..

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Permalink Reply by AwesomeUniverse!!! on July 26, 2009 at 12:27pm

Also- have you tried to manage neurotransmitters with gaba or mucuna? They are pretty powerful. They make a chewable gaba that is great. Melatonin at night can help you get the sleep you need\want which can also help maintain mood.

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Permalink Reply by Sharon on July 26, 2009 at 1:02pm

This is definitely a tough topic. I was on the Pill for 16 years and I regret putting it into my body that long. Physical barriers aren't as convenient or fun, but they do the job....

Lovebug....one thing...I think you will probably get what you're looking for. So if you're looking for your periods to be what they once were, you'll notice all the cramps and bad parts. If you look for how they've changed and how much better they are now that you are taking care of your body not only will you likely notice how much better they are but you'll also notice what you can do to alleviate any smaller symptoms. I will almost always advocate for more, more, more greens! Find out your optimal time of month to ratchet it up! Get enough sleep -- both huge factors.

Just to be clear, I am not giving anyone specific advice or medical or medical-like recommendations, only suggesting my personal opinions ;-)

Lovebug, have you heard of the book Depression Free for Life by Gabriel Cousens? I realize you don't have depression, but you might find some of the information useful. Alternatively, have you explored the work of Byron Katie? She has some GREAT exercises that I bet would go really far alleviating anxiety.

best,
Sharon

(feeling my wise woman years coming on here..... ;-) LOL!

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Doyle on July 27, 2009 at 2:37pm

Please excuse me being gross, but it's part of my reply to your thinking. I cameoff the pill after 5 years of being on it and have spoken to a few close friends who have done the same, only usually after a longer period of time. All of us had lots nad lots of jelly, slug like discharge after stopping, which made me think - yuk, what was that pill doing for our bodies to produce so much gunk after stopping it. So, if it's convient enough for you to stop, its probably worth considering it. If your single then I assue that condoms would be being used when you next have sex anyaway. Hope youget your PMT sorted.Maybe being off the pill mightgive your body teh chance to naturally sort itself out. Eating raw doesn't sort everything, but it does a lot. Best of luck. Michelle

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