The libido thing is all too real, and should really be talked about more!!!! I was also very dry, and was just turned off by the thought of having sex. We went months without doing anything, and I was fine. I switched BC brands for mental health reasons, but my libido came back slightly. Definitely excited to get off birth control to feel like myself again. It's only been a year and a half, but I can feel how drastically it has changed my body
Same with me and it gave me unbalanced hormones and facial hair when I got off of it smh my sex drive literally diminished and my vagina was never wet smh when I got off of it I had the WAP again 😂😂😂😂😂😂 & more energy
I LOVE that you mention the hair loss that occurred while you were on the pill. Everyone talks about losing hair after coming off the pill but I personally experienced it the way you did, literal balding during the pill and long and full hair without it, finally someone said it, thank you! :)
I’ve been on for almost 13 years now and seeing this has really changed my perspective of the pill. I was also already considering trying to come off and seeing this has definitely inspired me. Everyone always talks about the negative side effects but hearing the positive side is a huge incentive! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m only 3 days in to detoxing from being on bc for almost 10 years. I’m super scared but I’m excited to take back control of my body and mental health. 💕
Literally stopping my pills tomorrow throwing the pack away! Thank you for sharing this I was praying God would show me what’s wrong with my emotions and he showed me it’s definitely the birth control!
currently taking my last week of pills! i’m nervous but definitely excited to see what happens. i’ve been on birth control for 4 years now. i have dealt with depressive episodes and mood swings, low libido, excess water weight, hair loss, all of that. i really hope things start to change for the better!
@@chiaracarbone9955 Pretty good so far. i’ve only had a couple pimples pop up but they’ve went away. my mood has improved a lot. i haven’t really had any random feelings of sadness like i was before. i definitely feel better being off it.
I have been on the pill for 3 and a half years now (I have used it previously as well, in various occasions), and for me, the effect on my skin was totally different than yours - my skin has been super clear without acne (before the pill, I always suffered from acne). However, I can definitely confirm the mood swings, depressive thoughts and bloating. I will be coming off the pill soon!
I am currently a week off my pill. I have been on it for 19 years. I got off to have kids but then got right back on. I am tired of it. I am divorced and I am going through healing for my mind/body and I felt like it was time to get off. So far so good.
Love this series, so so helpful! I'm currently getting off of birth control as well. Just wanted to mention, the symptoms you mentioned of your period before birth control- the heaviness and horrible cramps- that's how my period was before birth control. I recently found out I have endometriosis and would encourage you to look into it.
currently on my second month off the pill, I’m really struggling with the acne part as well as the period cramps, since the pill really helped with that. Im hoping it’ll get better soon :’)
Thanks for this video! Just like you said I was happy til I started it senior year everyone called me quiet since then now 2 years later so much anxiety, panic attacks, sadness about nothing, I’m a few days off hopefully things get better for me and everyone who sees this!
Hi I have been off the pill almost 4 months and am feeling much better. I have more clarity and less fogginess day to day and more energy too. My libido also came back! Wanted to thank you because your videos really helped me make my decision❤️
I was on birth control for 8 years I've been off for 2.5 months now and switched to a copper T ! The really bad side effects like migraines, IBS, bad mood swings, my gallbladder etc.. got really bad about a year ago and I really started to consider how bad it was for me. The biggest difference right now is the bloating, I look like a completely different person. I never even realized how swollen I was all the time, even my partner and family have told me I look different even though I haven't lost weight. I can't believe they're still prescribing this garbage to women. I was barely 17 and had no idea it was going to cause so much damage. I'm so glad so many women my age are saying no to this trash! 🙏🏻
Same here. On copper IUD after many yrs of pills. Still struggling with weight specially in the mid section, even though I dont eat junk and avoid sweets. It sucks but better than pills.
@@naveennoordeen2394 Copper IUD causes inflammation so you may have more bloating in your midsection area. I used to have the copper IUD and looked bloated the whole time, once removed within days my stomach was almost flat.
@@cyliefields1620 . Thanks! Being off birth control is not an option at this time for me. I am planning to try "Metabolic balance"3-6months program with a Naturopath. Will see how that goes. All in a life of a woman :)
I can say for sure it caused me depression and anxiety, on a point where i have no energy to do the things i love to do, i feel so dawn , angry, moody, and apatic, lethargic, stressed, on a point where I'm struggling to get out of the house, or to work because of it, pannic attacks, very tired and exhausted! I'm off the pill 2 day now, I've been praying to God set me free from it, for a while, and about tree months I've been feeling like a feeling of quitting BC, and then Sunday i woke up so sick, as usual due to the bc, sometimes i puke, because the nausea makes me really sick, i hate it, reflux, and stomachache, so i said, I'm done God, i took my patch out, it was the socond patch, the 3° day, I'm done, for the first 3 years it was great i didn't feel nothing disturbing, or alarming, but this year everything changed! I lot of things going on too, but i know before this , i was already with mood swings even being happy, and having nothing to be mad about.
Seriously, thank you. I have stage 4 Endometriosis and have been on hormonal birth control for 6 years. My doctor recommended, after a billion surgeries, to try going off the pill. This is only my second day but your video has made me feel so much better about this process. My Dr did not mention what to expect so thank you so much.
This video is God sent,I have absolutely looked everywhere for a video like this and couldn’t find it till now. I had been on the pill for about two years due to irregular periods and I did not feel myself. I just decided the end of last month to stop taking it and I’ve been praying that God will help me along this new journey. It’s crazy how much we have in common and I just stumbled on your video. I met my husband when I was 14 as well and so he’s seen how different the pill has made me as well. So glad I found your video🤍
Had been thinking about getting off the pill for years now because of how bad my mental health has gotten, I finally did it a couple of days ago and while I've been feeling kind of irritable, I am excited for the long-term benefits!
I’ve watched a lot of videos but you’ve made me actually make the decision fully to come off the implant. I’ve phoned my doctor and Monday I’ve to make the appointment. I cannot wait to become a happy person like you are!! I’ve been so so depressed for probably 6 years and I cannot wait to overcome this❤️
I convinced my hubby to have a vasectomy after complaining about my pill. I'm waiting for the sperm count test, then I can come off of my pill. I can't wait. I have been on the pill for so long, I can't wait to feel like myself again!
Hey Kyla! Your video inspired me to get off the pill after 8 years! I just posted my first video documenting this journey on my channel because your videos helped me so much I’m hoping that I too can help inspire other women to reclaim their health without synthetic hormones. Love you Kyla, thank you for your willingness to be so open and humble with your audience❤️
I've been off mine for 5 months and I still haven't had a period yet. 😭 Best decision I ever made though - no more crippling anxiety. My brain fog is gone and my mind is clear. Like you said, my hair got really thin on the pill too! It's growing so much better now.
I'm seriously considering going off birth control, I tried before, but I couldn't stand the acne. It was like the one you described in the video, it never comes to the surface of the skin and hurts. Now I'm in a relationship, so I've to think of another backup method of contraception that is non-hormonal. My period was very irregular, I'd go 3 months without it. There was no problem when I was single, but now I'd like to be reassured that everything's fine, and that I'm not pregnant every time my period is late 😅 Now I'm on the pill, but I suffer from infections all the time, dryness and lack of libido (who would want something if it comes with all that discomfort). I want to try again and your video motivated me.
How long were you off the pill before you went back on? I quit 6 months ago and I’m still struggling with post pill acne😩 My skin was perfect on birth control
Those after church naps hit different! I'm a christian too, and I love that you're open about your faith! I also really appreciate your willingness to share personal experiences in order to help others, so thank you!
My periods were terrible before birth control. So was my acne. And those are the reasons I started. I’ve now been on it about 5 years, and the pros are that it definitely cleared my acne and my periods are much lighter and more comfortable. But cons are I feel it has killed my energy and libido. So on top of not wanting to get pregnant, Ive been scared to get off of it and my acne/painful periods will return. So I’m doing a lot of research and listening to so many TH-cam videos of other’s experiences! Edit: I have had a bald spot on the right side of my head since I’ve been on the pill too. 😅
I relate! My periods weren't heavy but they were irregular. I've been on the pill for 12 years now and my acne is gone. I think I'm going to talk to my dermatologist first but I do really plan on quitting the pill after summer. I'm terrified lol
Thank you so so much for this series! I just started getting off of pills in the long run from this month and I needed someone who’s around my age’s support based on their actual experiences. Your recs for the supplements from an early episode was super helpful too. Thank you so so much, sending love 💗
This gave me the motivation! I was diagnosed with depression and I am so 100% sure it is from the pill. I gained weight and I have moodswings. I am gonna quit. I hope It will not throw me out completely because I am now in my exams.. But I cant wait to quit :(
I just got off the pill after two months of taking it and I completely understand you!!! I saw that I gained weight, regular headaches, and I had lower energy than usual. I'm glad I'm now off it too, I will stick to Nexplanon (the one that goes in the arm). It also has its own down sides but I feel much better without the pill. I just had to control my period because it was wouldn't stop for weeks at a time before the pill from being on nexplanon!
Thank you so much for sharing and for being so open and honest, I thought I was going crazy with how BC was making me feel and look. it’s so relieving to see other women have felt the same and what their journey was like 💛
My monthlies have been so so bad the last 6 months. Felt like it was ruining my life. The cramps and diareah hit so bad I was crying in pain and couldn't work because I'd be running to the bathroom the 2nd day for hours. I am 31 and lasted this long without BC but today I was supposed to get it. I'm in shock to say I'm not going through it because of videos like this as well as the fact I started doing mild exercise and started drinking golden milk teas. I make it with almond milk, no sugar, turmeric ginger as well as other spices I can't remember exact ones. I drank it during the start of horrid cramps that tylenol couldn't help and they subsided instantly. I drank this tea morning and night and not only did the cramps go away but I never got the diarrhea. I also prayed to god. I truly feel like it's been a miracle. This may have been God's way of telling me I dont need BC. I also did not eat high fiber foods. Anyway, rushing to type this rn but if anyone sees this, these things may help with horrible periods
this video popped up for me and i just knew i needed to watch. it got me a little emotional not gonna lie.. i can relate to a lot of this, and i can honestly say, you just confirmed everything for me. i understand everyone is different and we’re all going to have different journeys, but it’s confirmed for me that i need to get off the pill. thank you so much ❤️
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this. I’ve been on the pill since April 2020 and I’ve noticed my hair falling out, always feeling extremely bloated and even feeling tired all the time. I’ve been contemplating going off the pill for about a month or so now and this has given me the push I needed. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for making this video series! Your transformation is amazing and inspiring! I just found your channel about a month ago and watched all the videos and now I am a couple days off the pill. Thank you for all the advice about reading the book and all the supplements you took!
Just ensure a week before periods and while on periods you get warm. The cramps are due to scrapping off excess blood on the walls, so it will be much easier when you are warm. Hydrated and exercise a lot
Just recently found your channel/ going off birth control videos and you have inspired me to finally get off it and take control of my body. Thank you so much for making these videos on the process that you went through 💕
Thank you for this video! I haven’t ever felt like myself since going on it and I have so many health issues I’ve never had before. I feel terrible all the time and I thought I was the only one. So thank you!
Thank you!! I have an appointment next month to talk about getting off. I’ve been on it since 16 and I am always so full of anxiety and always SO tired. So I’m excited to see if those areas improve for me too!!
I’m going 10 years on birth control, I first started to regulate my irregular periods then I started using it for sex but now I want to get off it but I’m scared because of my hormonal acne getting worse :/
I was the exact opposite! I lost a ton of hair coming off the pill after 5 years and it’s been 8 months since I went off and no period still.... It’s been such an eye opening experience and hopefully it’ll go back to normal but I wouldn’t change a thing!
Hang in there! I’ve heard some stories of girls taking them a year to get back to normal. Hopefully that’s not the case for you and it gets better sooner!
I have been on birth control for 4 years, and my friend was on it for just 8 months. And she was rushed to the hospital because she has blood clotting in her stomach (might be from the pill) we will be finding out today but if it is I am definitely going off, mine. The thing is it’s okay! As a women to not want to take birth control, there natural ways to prevent pregnancy and don’t forget you have to be ovulating or the first I think it’s 5 days leading up or after. And there is condoms and other methods, BUT also it’s your choice what to do so do what you think is best for you. Thank you for your video it was amazing girls ❤
I want to go off the pill as well because im loosing a lot of hair but can’t deny that im freaking scared😶🤦🏻♀️ Im on the pill since I was 15... im now 26🙆🏻♀️
I’m so scared to get pregnant and that’s why I’ve stayed committed to the pill for 9 years but I’ve been gaining about 10 pounds a year if not more since I was 15. I’m not comfortable with my body, my skin, my hair is hurting and it doesn’t grow fast at all. I’m just curious how much will change for me off the pill. I have mental health issues and learning how much it effects your mental health is new to me and mind blowing. Thank you for making these videos and for the heads up I’ll purge.
Thank you soooo much for sharing this I found myself in a very similar situation and I just got off the pill a few days ago and I’m already experiencing similar symptoms. I’m so excited to start feeling more like myself though 😁.
IM 46 AND ON THE PILL AND HAVE NO ISSUES. NEVER HAVE. WHEN IM OFF THE PILL MY NIPPLES HURT SOO BAD. SO THATS WHY I STAY ON IT DUE TO SENSITIVE NIPPLES. I DO HAVE SOME BLOATING IN MY STOMACH AREA. I DNT LIKE THAT
Hey, I am on BC since about 7 or 8 months (Ik it’s not a lot) but my mood is just terrible and I’ve gained a lot of weight. I wanna go off the pill and am on my period right know. I probably won’t start taking the next package but I’m very very scared of extrem acne. I struggled with acne before the pill. It was not that bad but sometimes I would have just very painful breakouts ( I’m a teenager so ig it’s normal but still sucks). My skin is very clear now and I just don’t want to go through the same embarrassment as I did with acne. I really just want to be happy again :/
Did you switch to natural birth control like tracking your cycle and condoms? I really want to get off but having a baby is NOT in the cards for me right now and I get so worried and anxious and don't want any issues with sex to come between my relationship. My BF is so sweet and supportive but i feel its a very important part of a relationship. Thanks for any tips/advice, so glad to see you doing much better. You're glowing girl.
Hi! Yes I did switch to natural family planning. I track my cycle and when I’m ovulating we avoid doing the deed on those days but if somehow we do we use extra protection but it’s been almost 3 years and still not pregnant nor trying to be 🙌🏼
Loved this video! Thank you for sharing your journey! It’s nice to know there are other people that have gone through something similar or are currently going through it!
Yaz was my final attempt at birth control. I drew the line at the realization that I wasn’t attracted to my boyfriend AND whiskey cl!t. I loved my boyfriend but I found myself not really interested in him or being very lovey or happy. On top of that I couldn’t org@sm like at all. That’s when I said enough. And I stopped taking it in the middle of the pack and I’m not looking back. Condoms and natural birth control for me
I definitely recommend watching my first video in my coming off BC journey because I talk about how the pill is just “band aid” for problems such as acne and weight gain. It doesn’t actually heal the root of the problem.
Same things happened to me while I was on the pill! In 4 years I had to change to a different pill 3 times because the hormonal charge was too much :( and as you said, even with my last pills which had a low hormonal charge, I was not me... mainly mentally tho physically too! I have been off Birth Control for 4 months now and feel such a big difference ❤️ Thank you for sharing your experience! p.s: I know everyone has different experiences and I have tons of friends that have had positive experiences with birth control :)
I’ve been on the pill for 6 years? And 1 year 10 months ago I started having constant fatigue every single day!!! And dropped 20 pounds out of nowhere. So I was concerned. Bloodwork always came back clean but my cortisol was extremely high. Sleep study came back clear. Now my dr’s are finally believing me and saying it’s probably my birth control 😅 going off in one month. And scared that I will have my painful cramps again (similar to what you described)
Honestly I can’t wait to see how my body changes after it. It feels so good to watch your video & see your results. I have such a baby face right now at almost 26😅 and I literally can’t wait for all the extra bloating to go away
Yes the bloating was a struggle 🥲 but once you get off the pill and balance your hormones you shouldn’t have painful cramps. Painful cramps is common but not normal. Periods should be pain free so when there is pain that means there’s an imbalance. In this video, I talk about what I do that helps me have a pain free period and I also plan to film a more in depth video so be on the lookout! And wishing you the best as you come off 😊 th-cam.com/video/gnBdRqIUHsk/w-d-xo.html
@@KylaBeland awesome thank you so much!! I’m excited to see what happens & I know it may take some time to get back to normal. Thanks for making videos about it, so others won’t feel so in the dark/alone about it! 💕
That’s so interesting, as it honestly helped me! Cleared my skin and made my period so much lighter~ interesting to hear about though thank you! Which pill were you on?
Yes I agree it made my period so much lighter and with no cramps however you have to remember that the pill is just a bandaid. It doesn’t fix the root of the problem 😅 I was on Blisovi I think it’s what’s it called.
Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been terrified to get off the pill because of acne. I supplement so well, exercise, and a recent birth control pill change has ruined me and I’ve decided it’s time to take a break at least. It’s helped my acne and made me so confident but I haven’t slept in a month and can’t eat or function. Did you have to give up dairy or anything to help your skin? I don’t eat gluten or eggs (and limit added sugar) to help my acne and struggle with EDs so I’d hate to take out another food group but want to help the cause.
I'm planning on stopping the pill soon and I think I'll just talk to my dermatologist first. I've read that a lot of women are prescribed spironolactone after they get off the pill to help with acne. Quitting the pill might also help your ED, I don't know that you are dealing with but I've been bingeing since I'm on the pill, I never had that problem before
@@Esthie229 yes good point I do plan to talk with my derm! Spiro made me bleed so much even while on the pill (at a very low dose) so I’m nervous it may not work for me, but bodies are always changing. As far as ED I’ve tried the gluten dairy egg free stuff for skin I meant more I don’t do well with cutting things out. I hope you find what works for you!
@@lexi6115 I've never been on spironolactone but I took erythromicin (antibiotics) and that cleared my skin up completely without any side effects. So I might try that again if I do end up breaking out. I'm still scared though😅 I hope It will work out for you too!
Ive been on the pill for 12 years. Im now 28 and i want to get off of it but i do not want to get pregnant and know nothing about the specific days of having sex without it 🤣 I’m so scared of getting pregnant and don’t know where to start...or if i should even get off it!? Helppp
Try a fertility tracker. It will let you know what days you can and can’t get pregnant. I just quit birth control because it ruined my body but I don’t want to get pregnant. I’m going to try the tracker.
Together since you guys were 14? Can we get a relationship advice video? How to work better together as partners in the relationship and get through things in a healthy way? Idk things like that
I’m also trying to get of my birth control because I don’t feel myself especially mentally and it’s taking a tol on my relationships with people as well
I don’t hear anyone talking about the injection… because it doesn’t make me wanna have sex and my bf didn’t like it and I was dry and I have stubborn belly fat and I suffered from depression it’s been a week already and I already feel my body changing
Hi! I watched your video and it inspired me to stop taking pills. It has been a little bit more than 2 months now. I broke up with my boyfriend of 4 years, but felt so good after it. And than I realized I feel good beacuse I am no longer on the pill (have been for 9 years). I feel so much more confident and present. But I started feeling less and less atracted to my bf. I met him while I was on the pill. I wonder if there are other girls with similar eyperience?
That's very common, some scientists believe it's part of the reason why the divorce rates are so high. Apparently women that are on birth control are attracted to less masculine men, and when they get off birth control they are attracted to very masculine men. I'm thinking if quitting the pill so I'm curious if my taste in men will change
I use birth control to help with acne and its the only thing that helped my depression which started when i was 10/11 and got on the pill around 20. So im really scared to get off and get acne again and worse have my depression come back
I’m currently on the patch and I’ve been contemplating getting off it, but I’m not sure if this applies because I’ve been told that the patch is less severe than the pill. 😭
Dr.Jolene Brighton says it doesn’t matter HOW you get. It’s still a synthetic hormone going into your body sadly 😭 trust me I was looking into other hormonal birth control options but in the end it’s still a synthetic hormone
I got on the pill for my cramps and acne...those are the most things I am scared of if I get off. My cramps had me throwing up and just in bed uncomfortable all day. But two weeks ago after a race I had (I am in cross country) my cramps came back and I was back hunching over... so still being on the pill and having cramps I just hope my body doesn’t want more of a dosage. I also am always tired and sleeping and stressed as you explained. I also realized I get upset easily and create fights with my boyfriend (he knows I’m struggling and trying to get off. He is very supportive
Did your breasts shrink coming off the pill? It's been the only perk of taking birth control for me - I'm in the second week of detox from the pill and I feel like my boobies are disappearing😢😅
I really want to get off of the pill because my mental health is really suffering but I am also scared to get off it because of the physical effects as I’m getting married in three months thoughts or suggestions?
I'm on BC becuse of my periods , I started periods at 13 and I'd have very irregular and heavy periods , I'd have like 2 week long periods which are heavy so much I had to take iron becuse I became anemic from iron loss , I am scared of that coming back but I want to come off it for my mental health , any tips ladies ?
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The libido thing is all too real, and should really be talked about more!!!! I was also very dry, and was just turned off by the thought of having sex. We went months without doing anything, and I was fine. I switched BC brands for mental health reasons, but my libido came back slightly. Definitely excited to get off birth control to feel like myself again. It's only been a year and a half, but I can feel how drastically it has changed my body
Then you didn’t have a birth control that was right for you
Omg yes, I felt the difference in the first month of being off of it
Same with me and it gave me unbalanced hormones and facial hair when I got off of it smh my sex drive literally diminished and my vagina was never wet smh when I got off of it I had the WAP again 😂😂😂😂😂😂 & more energy
Same to my wife.
I LOVE that you mention the hair loss that occurred while you were on the pill. Everyone talks about losing hair after coming off the pill but I personally experienced it the way you did, literal balding during the pill and long and full hair without it, finally someone said it, thank you! :)
How long did it take for your hair to grow back?
@@cj5803 definitely a few months to a year..unfortunately it truly takes time
You’re videos on this literally gave me the final push to come off the pill after 10 years!! Thank you so much
I’m so glad it helped!! You got this! Wish you the best on your journey ❤️
Same here!! I’m coming off after 27 years on.
Update? ☺️
I’ve been on for almost 13 years now and seeing this has really changed my perspective of the pill. I was also already considering trying to come off and seeing this has definitely inspired me. Everyone always talks about the negative side effects but hearing the positive side is a huge incentive! Thanks so much for sharing!
Today is my second day off pill! Be brave, we get this girls! 💪🏼
YES!! I’m getting off because of mood swings and hormone irregularities. It’s beginning to really effect my relationship with my friends and partner.
Yes this!! Crazy how it affects every aspect of your life 🥲
I’m only 3 days in to detoxing from being on bc for almost 10 years. I’m super scared but I’m excited to take back control of my body and mental health. 💕
Hey! How its been? Im going off it now too and a bit scared as well
How did the withdrawal ?
Literally stopping my pills tomorrow throwing the pack away! Thank you for sharing this I was praying God would show me what’s wrong with my emotions and he showed me it’s definitely the birth control!
Today is my last day on birth control! You gave me the final push to stop: I’m so ready.
Yay!! You got this!
currently taking my last week of pills! i’m nervous but definitely excited to see what happens. i’ve been on birth control for 4 years now. i have dealt with depressive episodes and mood swings, low libido, excess water weight, hair loss, all of that. i really hope things start to change for the better!
how it’s going so far?
@@chiaracarbone9955 Pretty good so far. i’ve only had a couple pimples pop up but they’ve went away. my mood has improved a lot. i haven’t really had any random feelings of sadness like i was before. i definitely feel better being off it.
There are so many medications that effect mental health so drastically. Its a huge problem and it should be talked about more.
I have been on the pill for 3 and a half years now (I have used it previously as well, in various occasions), and for me, the effect on my skin was totally different than yours - my skin has been super clear without acne (before the pill, I always suffered from acne). However, I can definitely confirm the mood swings, depressive thoughts and bloating. I will be coming off the pill soon!
I am currently a week off my pill. I have been on it for 19 years. I got off to have kids but then got right back on. I am tired of it. I am divorced and I am going through healing for my mind/body and I felt like it was time to get off. So far so good.
Love this series, so so helpful! I'm currently getting off of birth control as well. Just wanted to mention, the symptoms you mentioned of your period before birth control- the heaviness and horrible cramps- that's how my period was before birth control. I recently found out I have endometriosis and would encourage you to look into it.
currently on my second month off the pill, I’m really struggling with the acne part as well as the period cramps, since the pill really helped with that. Im hoping it’ll get better soon :’)
Did it end up getting better ?
Thanks for this video! Just like you said I was happy til I started it senior year everyone called me quiet since then now 2 years later so much anxiety, panic attacks, sadness about nothing, I’m a few days off hopefully things get better for me and everyone who sees this!
Did you stay off the pill ?? If so how are you doing ?? Sending you love !
Hi I have been off the pill almost 4 months and am feeling much better. I have more clarity and less fogginess day to day and more energy too. My libido also came back! Wanted to thank you because your videos really helped me make my decision❤️
I was on birth control for 8 years I've been off for 2.5 months now and switched to a copper T ! The really bad side effects like migraines, IBS, bad mood swings, my gallbladder etc.. got really bad about a year ago and I really started to consider how bad it was for me. The biggest difference right now is the bloating, I look like a completely different person. I never even realized how swollen I was all the time, even my partner and family have told me I look different even though I haven't lost weight. I can't believe they're still prescribing this garbage to women. I was barely 17 and had no idea it was going to cause so much damage. I'm so glad so many women my age are saying no to this trash! 🙏🏻
Yesss the bloating in my face was a huge difference! Tell me about it! I wish I was more educated on it before getting on but you live you learn 😅
Same here. On copper IUD after many yrs of pills. Still struggling with weight specially in the mid section, even though I dont eat junk and avoid sweets. It sucks but better than pills.
@@naveennoordeen2394 Copper IUD causes inflammation so you may have more bloating in your midsection area. I used to have the copper IUD and looked bloated the whole time, once removed within days my stomach was almost flat.
@@cyliefields1620 . Thanks! Being off birth control is not an option at this time for me. I am planning to try "Metabolic balance"3-6months program with a Naturopath. Will see how that goes. All in a life of a woman :)
I can say for sure it caused me depression and anxiety, on a point where i have no energy to do the things i love to do, i feel so dawn , angry, moody, and apatic, lethargic, stressed, on a point where I'm struggling to get out of the house, or to work because of it, pannic attacks, very tired and exhausted! I'm off the pill 2 day now, I've been praying to God set me free from it, for a while, and about tree months I've been feeling like a feeling of quitting BC, and then Sunday i woke up so sick, as usual due to the bc, sometimes i puke, because the nausea makes me really sick, i hate it, reflux, and stomachache, so i said, I'm done God, i took my patch out, it was the socond patch, the 3° day, I'm done, for the first 3 years it was great i didn't feel nothing disturbing, or alarming, but this year everything changed! I lot of things going on too, but i know before this , i was already with mood swings even being happy, and having nothing to be mad about.
How are you doing now ??
Seriously, thank you. I have stage 4 Endometriosis and have been on hormonal birth control for 6 years. My doctor recommended, after a billion surgeries, to try going off the pill. This is only my second day but your video has made me feel so much better about this process. My Dr did not mention what to expect so thank you so much.
I’m so glad my video was helpful! Wishing you the best as you come off the pill 💛
This video is God sent,I have absolutely looked everywhere for a video like this and couldn’t find it till now. I had been on the pill for about two years due to irregular periods and I did not feel myself. I just decided the end of last month to stop taking it and I’ve been praying that God will help me along this new journey. It’s crazy how much we have in common and I just stumbled on your video. I met my husband when I was 14 as well and so he’s seen how different the pill has made me as well. So glad I found your video🤍
I'm off the pill and I have never been happier!!!I totally agree with you I was feeling so bad with it!
That makes me so happy!!
Girl that transformation transformed ME WOW
LOL right
Had been thinking about getting off the pill for years now because of how bad my mental health has gotten, I finally did it a couple of days ago and while I've been feeling kind of irritable, I am excited for the long-term benefits!
Been on the pill since I was 18 too and I haven’t had any problems but I want to come off of it just to see how I am and how my body is naturally
I’ve watched a lot of videos but you’ve made me actually make the decision fully to come off the implant. I’ve phoned my doctor and Monday I’ve to make the appointment. I cannot wait to become a happy person like you are!! I’ve been so so depressed for probably 6 years and I cannot wait to overcome this❤️
İmplant was a bad desicion i ever maid.nonstop bleeding was horrible.17 days ago i removed it but my bleeding is continue
How did it go for you ??
2nd day off birth control after 10 years 🥺 hoping for the best
I convinced my hubby to have a vasectomy after complaining about my pill. I'm waiting for the sperm count test, then I can come off of my pill. I can't wait. I have been on the pill for so long, I can't wait to feel like myself again!
Hey Kyla! Your video inspired me to get off the pill after 8 years! I just posted my first video documenting this journey on my channel because your videos helped me so much I’m hoping that I too can help inspire other women to reclaim their health without synthetic hormones. Love you Kyla, thank you for your willingness to be so open and humble with your audience❤️
I've been off mine for 5 months and I still haven't had a period yet. 😭 Best decision I ever made though - no more crippling anxiety. My brain fog is gone and my mind is clear. Like you said, my hair got really thin on the pill too! It's growing so much better now.
Yay!! Hang in there! Sooo worth it 😊
Update please
This is me. 10000% relate. Ready to drop it. I've been thinking it was just me being dramatic but this has helped me realize I'm not alone
I'm seriously considering going off birth control, I tried before, but I couldn't stand the acne. It was like the one you described in the video, it never comes to the surface of the skin and hurts.
Now I'm in a relationship, so I've to think of another backup method of contraception that is non-hormonal.
My period was very irregular, I'd go 3 months without it. There was no problem when I was single, but now I'd like to be reassured that everything's fine, and that I'm not pregnant every time my period is late 😅
Now I'm on the pill, but I suffer from infections all the time, dryness and lack of libido (who would want something if it comes with all that discomfort). I want to try again and your video motivated me.
How long were you off the pill before you went back on? I quit 6 months ago and I’m still struggling with post pill acne😩 My skin was perfect on birth control
Went off the pill at the end of January and I’ve lost 15 pounds 😭
Those after church naps hit different! I'm a christian too, and I love that you're open about your faith! I also really appreciate your willingness to share personal experiences in order to help others, so thank you!
I’m 2 weeks off the pill today and doing some research about other people’s experience! :)
Yay! Wish you the best as you come off!
My periods were terrible before birth control. So was my acne. And those are the reasons I started. I’ve now been on it about 5 years, and the pros are that it definitely cleared my acne and my periods are much lighter and more comfortable. But cons are I feel it has killed my energy and libido. So on top of not wanting to get pregnant, Ive been scared to get off of it and my acne/painful periods will return. So I’m doing a lot of research and listening to so many TH-cam videos of other’s experiences!
Edit: I have had a bald spot on the right side of my head since I’ve been on the pill too. 😅
I relate! My periods weren't heavy but they were irregular. I've been on the pill for 12 years now and my acne is gone. I think I'm going to talk to my dermatologist first but I do really plan on quitting the pill after summer. I'm terrified lol
Did you take the leap? How did it go?
Thank you so so much for this series! I just started getting off of pills in the long run from this month and I needed someone who’s around my age’s support based on their actual experiences. Your recs for the supplements from an early episode was super helpful too. Thank you so so much, sending love 💗
Aww I’m so glad it helped!! Wishing you the best! ❤️
@@KylaBeland hi thank you for this video, I want to know are you still on the supplements kr did you change it?
This gave me the motivation! I was diagnosed with depression and I am so 100% sure it is from the pill. I gained weight and I have moodswings. I am gonna quit. I hope It will not throw me out completely because I am now in my exams.. But I cant wait to quit :(
I just got off the pill after two months of taking it and I completely understand you!!! I saw that I gained weight, regular headaches, and I had lower energy than usual. I'm glad I'm now off it too, I will stick to Nexplanon (the one that goes in the arm). It also has its own down sides but I feel much better without the pill. I just had to control my period because it was wouldn't stop for weeks at a time before the pill from being on nexplanon!
Yesss! Crazy how a tiny pill can change you 😅
I'm considering taking out my nexplanon because I've gained so much weight
Thank you so much for sharing and for being so open and honest, I thought I was going crazy with how BC was making me feel and look. it’s so relieving to see other women have felt the same and what their journey was like 💛
I can relate so much too!!!!!!!!! I've been thinking to stop too these last months. And I think I am stopping NOW! Thanks for sharing 😍😍😍
YESS! Of course! 🙌🏼❤️
My monthlies have been so so bad the last 6 months. Felt like it was ruining my life. The cramps and diareah hit so bad I was crying in pain and couldn't work because I'd be running to the bathroom the 2nd day for hours. I am 31 and lasted this long without BC but today I was supposed to get it. I'm in shock to say I'm not going through it because of videos like this as well as the fact I started doing mild exercise and started drinking golden milk teas. I make it with almond milk, no sugar, turmeric ginger as well as other spices I can't remember exact ones. I drank it during the start of horrid cramps that tylenol couldn't help and they subsided instantly. I drank this tea morning and night and not only did the cramps go away but I never got the diarrhea. I also prayed to god. I truly feel like it's been a miracle. This may have been God's way of telling me I dont need BC. I also did not eat high fiber foods. Anyway, rushing to type this rn but if anyone sees this, these things may help with horrible periods
I’m thinking about stopping my BC! Been on it for 13 years. Totally scared to but feel like I need to. Thank you so much for your journey and videos!
Hey did you end up going off?
this video popped up for me and i just knew i needed to watch. it got me a little emotional not gonna lie.. i can relate to a lot of this, and i can honestly say, you just confirmed everything for me. i understand everyone is different and we’re all going to have different journeys, but it’s confirmed for me that i need to get off the pill. thank you so much ❤️
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this. I’ve been on the pill since April 2020 and I’ve noticed my hair falling out, always feeling extremely bloated and even feeling tired all the time. I’ve been contemplating going off the pill for about a month or so now and this has given me the push I needed. Thank you!!
I’m so glad it helped!! You got this!! Wish you the best 😊
Getting off the pill in 5 days and I am SO READY to feel like myself again!! Also, girl your arms look AMAZING 😍
how it’s going?
Thank you so much for making this video series! Your transformation is amazing and inspiring! I just found your channel about a month ago and watched all the videos and now I am a couple days off the pill. Thank you for all the advice about reading the book and all the supplements you took!
I’m so glad my videos helped in some way!! Thank you so much ❤️
Just ensure a week before periods and while on periods you get warm. The cramps are due to scrapping off excess blood on the walls, so it will be much easier when you are warm. Hydrated and exercise a lot
Just recently found your channel/ going off birth control videos and you have inspired me to finally get off it and take control of my body. Thank you so much for making these videos on the process that you went through 💕
I’m so glad my videos helped!! Wishing you the best on your journey ❤️
This video series is why I started following you! So excited for this video! ❤️
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Thank you for this video! I haven’t ever felt like myself since going on it and I have so many health issues I’ve never had before. I feel terrible all the time and I thought I was the only one. So thank you!
You’re not alone!! You got this girl!
Thank you!! I have an appointment next month to talk about getting off. I’ve been on it since 16 and I am always so full of anxiety and always SO tired. So I’m excited to see if those areas improve for me too!!
Yes girl!! Wishing you the best!!
I’m going 10 years on birth control, I first started to regulate my irregular periods then I started using it for sex but now I want to get off it but I’m scared because of my hormonal acne getting worse :/
Omg I felt the same way on the pill. Makes me feel crazy and anxious! Just not myself!
I was the exact opposite! I lost a ton of hair coming off the pill after 5 years and it’s been 8 months since I went off and no period still.... It’s been such an eye opening experience and hopefully it’ll go back to normal but I wouldn’t change a thing!
Hang in there! I’ve heard some stories of girls taking them a year to get back to normal. Hopefully that’s not the case for you and it gets better sooner!
Update please
I have been on birth control for 4 years, and my friend was on it for just 8 months. And she was rushed to the hospital because she has blood clotting in her stomach (might be from the pill) we will be finding out today but if it is I am definitely going off, mine. The thing is it’s okay! As a women to not want to take birth control, there natural ways to prevent pregnancy and don’t forget you have to be ovulating or the first I think it’s 5 days leading up or after. And there is condoms and other methods, BUT also it’s your choice what to do so do what you think is best for you.
Thank you for your video it was amazing girls ❤
I want to go off the pill as well because im loosing a lot of hair but can’t deny that im freaking scared😶🤦🏻♀️ Im on the pill since I was 15... im now 26🙆🏻♀️
Your videos are so informative! I’ve watched 3 of these updates back to back. Thank uuu for all the info🤍
This is so encouraging, very grateful for you to share.
Absolutely loved watching through your series! Thank you so much for putting together all of these videos and sharing your story with us.
Love this video so authentic and def relatable. Mood swings for me were the worst
I’m so scared to get pregnant and that’s why I’ve stayed committed to the pill for 9 years but I’ve been gaining about 10 pounds a year if not more since I was 15. I’m not comfortable with my body, my skin, my hair is hurting and it doesn’t grow fast at all. I’m just curious how much will change for me off the pill. I have mental health issues and learning how much it effects your mental health is new to me and mind blowing. Thank you for making these videos and for the heads up I’ll purge.
Thank you soooo much for sharing this I found myself in a very similar situation and I just got off the pill a few days ago and I’m already experiencing similar symptoms. I’m so excited to start feeling more like myself though 😁.
IM 46 AND ON THE PILL AND HAVE NO ISSUES. NEVER HAVE. WHEN IM OFF THE PILL MY NIPPLES HURT SOO BAD. SO THATS WHY I STAY ON IT DUE TO SENSITIVE NIPPLES. I DO HAVE SOME BLOATING IN MY STOMACH AREA. I DNT LIKE THAT
Hi, I’m 46 too..
but I’m scared that they say that it can cause blood clots..
Hey, I am on BC since about 7 or 8 months (Ik it’s not a lot) but my mood is just terrible and I’ve gained a lot of weight. I wanna go off the pill and am on my period right know. I probably won’t start taking the next package but I’m very very scared of extrem acne. I struggled with acne before the pill. It was not that bad but sometimes I would have just very painful breakouts ( I’m a teenager so ig it’s normal but still sucks). My skin is very clear now and I just don’t want to go through the same embarrassment as I did with acne. I really just want to be happy again :/
Did you switch to natural birth control like tracking your cycle and condoms? I really want to get off but having a baby is NOT in the cards for me right now and I get so worried and anxious and don't want any issues with sex to come between my relationship. My BF is so sweet and supportive but i feel its a very important part of a relationship. Thanks for any tips/advice, so glad to see you doing much better. You're glowing girl.
Hi! Yes I did switch to natural family planning. I track my cycle and when I’m ovulating we avoid doing the deed on those days but if somehow we do we use extra protection but it’s been almost 3 years and still not pregnant nor trying to be 🙌🏼
Loved this video! Thank you for sharing your journey! It’s nice to know there are other people that have gone through something similar or are currently going through it!
Yaz was my final attempt at birth control. I drew the line at the realization that I wasn’t attracted to my boyfriend AND whiskey cl!t. I loved my boyfriend but I found myself not really interested in him or being very lovey or happy. On top of that I couldn’t org@sm like at all.
That’s when I said enough. And I stopped taking it in the middle of the pack and I’m not looking back. Condoms and natural birth control for me
Any updates? Did your attraction and libido come back 🥺that’s something I’m hoping for!
I found myself not interested in my past boyfriends ugh I hate it, I had to leave my last one because I’ve lost interest :c
thank you, this was so helpful💖 I’m getting off the pill this month and can’t wait. It’s crazy how much the pill can change a person!
I’m so glad it could help! Wishing you the best on you journey ❤️
Damn I was the opposite, being on the pill took away 80% of my acne and made me lose weight so I’m afraid those things will come back if I stop.
I definitely recommend watching my first video in my coming off BC journey because I talk about how the pill is just “band aid” for problems such as acne and weight gain. It doesn’t actually heal the root of the problem.
Thank you so much for this video!!! A great support to me!!
Same things happened to me while I was on the pill! In 4 years I had to change to a different pill 3 times because the hormonal charge was too much :( and as you said, even with my last pills which had a low hormonal charge, I was not me... mainly mentally tho physically too! I have been off Birth Control for 4 months now and feel such a big difference ❤️ Thank you for sharing your experience!
p.s: I know everyone has different experiences and I have tons of friends that have had positive experiences with birth control :)
What did you experience coming off?
Been off for two days! Pray for me 🥺🙏🏼
Praying!!!
I’ve been on the pill for 6 years? And 1 year 10 months ago I started having constant fatigue every single day!!! And dropped 20 pounds out of nowhere. So I was concerned. Bloodwork always came back clean but my cortisol was extremely high. Sleep study came back clear. Now my dr’s are finally believing me and saying it’s probably my birth control 😅 going off in one month. And scared that I will have my painful cramps again (similar to what you described)
Honestly I can’t wait to see how my body changes after it. It feels so good to watch your video & see your results. I have such a baby face right now at almost 26😅 and I literally can’t wait for all the extra bloating to go away
Yes the bloating was a struggle 🥲 but once you get off the pill and balance your hormones you shouldn’t have painful cramps. Painful cramps is common but not normal. Periods should be pain free so when there is pain that means there’s an imbalance. In this video, I talk about what I do that helps me have a pain free period and I also plan to film a more in depth video so be on the lookout! And wishing you the best as you come off 😊 th-cam.com/video/gnBdRqIUHsk/w-d-xo.html
@@KylaBeland awesome thank you so much!! I’m excited to see what happens & I know it may take some time to get back to normal. Thanks for making videos about it, so others won’t feel so in the dark/alone about it! 💕
That’s so interesting, as it honestly helped me! Cleared my skin and made my period so much lighter~ interesting to hear about though thank you! Which pill were you on?
Yes I agree it made my period so much lighter and with no cramps however you have to remember that the pill is just a bandaid. It doesn’t fix the root of the problem 😅 I was on Blisovi I think it’s what’s it called.
I feel the same!! Except one of mine made me emotional like how she said but if you tell your doctor you can try a new birth control
Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been terrified to get off the pill because of acne. I supplement so well, exercise, and a recent birth control pill change has ruined me and I’ve decided it’s time to take a break at least. It’s helped my acne and made me so confident but I haven’t slept in a month and can’t eat or function. Did you have to give up dairy or anything to help your skin? I don’t eat gluten or eggs (and limit added sugar) to help my acne and struggle with EDs so I’d hate to take out another food group but want to help the cause.
I'm planning on stopping the pill soon and I think I'll just talk to my dermatologist first. I've read that a lot of women are prescribed spironolactone after they get off the pill to help with acne. Quitting the pill might also help your ED, I don't know that you are dealing with but I've been bingeing since I'm on the pill, I never had that problem before
@@Esthie229 yes good point I do plan to talk with my derm! Spiro made me bleed so much even while on the pill (at a very low dose) so I’m nervous it may not work for me, but bodies are always changing. As far as ED I’ve tried the gluten dairy egg free stuff for skin I meant more I don’t do well with cutting things out. I hope you find what works for you!
@@lexi6115 I've never been on spironolactone but I took erythromicin (antibiotics) and that cleared my skin up completely without any side effects. So I might try that again if I do end up breaking out. I'm still scared though😅 I hope It will work out for you too!
Ive been on the pill for 12 years. Im now 28 and i want to get off of it but i do not want to get pregnant and know nothing about the specific days of having sex without it 🤣 I’m so scared of getting pregnant and don’t know where to start...or if i should even get off it!? Helppp
Try a fertility tracker. It will let you know what days you can and can’t get pregnant. I just quit birth control because it ruined my body but I don’t want to get pregnant. I’m going to try the tracker.
This was very very interesting, thank you for sharing!
Thank you!!
Together since you guys were 14? Can we get a relationship advice video? How to work better together as partners in the relationship and get through things in a healthy way? Idk things like that
I’m also trying to get of my birth control because I don’t feel myself especially mentally and it’s taking a tol on my relationships with people as well
I don’t hear anyone talking about the injection… because it doesn’t make me wanna have sex and my bf didn’t like it and I was dry and I have stubborn belly fat and I suffered from depression it’s been a week already and I already feel my body changing
I took my last depo shot in October, hoping for a smooth transition off of it😫
Yesss wishing you the best love!!
Hi! I watched your video and it inspired me to stop taking pills. It has been a little bit more than 2 months now. I broke up with my boyfriend of 4 years, but felt so good after it. And than I realized I feel good beacuse I am no longer on the pill (have been for 9 years). I feel so much more confident and present. But I started feeling less and less atracted to my bf. I met him while I was on the pill. I wonder if there are other girls with similar eyperience?
That's very common, some scientists believe it's part of the reason why the divorce rates are so high. Apparently women that are on birth control are attracted to less masculine men, and when they get off birth control they are attracted to very masculine men. I'm thinking if quitting the pill so I'm curious if my taste in men will change
I use birth control to help with acne and its the only thing that helped my depression which started when i was 10/11 and got on the pill around 20. So im really scared to get off and get acne again and worse have my depression come back
Get a jovi patch for your cramps. It's a lifesaver 🙌🏻
This is very helpful, but what do you use now for birth control?
How long did it take for your acne to go away! Went off the pill in August and I’ve been breaking out like crazy, not sure if it’s the pill or not :/
After about 4-5 months! You could be purging. It takes alittle to get out of your system. Hang in there!
I’m currently on the patch and I’ve been contemplating getting off it, but I’m not sure if this applies because I’ve been told that the patch is less severe than the pill. 😭
Dr.Jolene Brighton says it doesn’t matter HOW you get. It’s still a synthetic hormone going into your body sadly 😭 trust me I was looking into other hormonal birth control options but in the end it’s still a synthetic hormone
Thanks for the video! Which birth control were you on?
I'm curious to see what will happen. I've been on it for 14 years and I'm curious if I'll see a change.
I got on the pill for my cramps and acne...those are the most things I am scared of if I get off. My cramps had me throwing up and just in bed uncomfortable all day. But two weeks ago after a race I had (I am in cross country) my cramps came back and I was back hunching over... so still being on the pill and having cramps I just hope my body doesn’t want more of a dosage. I also am always tired and sleeping and stressed as you explained. I also realized I get upset easily and create fights with my boyfriend (he knows I’m struggling and trying to get off. He is very supportive
I can relate so much!! Being off the pill also has it’s bad side for me cuz I have PCOS 😭😭
Ugh I’m sure girl!! Wishing you the best ❤️
Same man:(
Even off the pill I still have all the side affects that she had when she was on the pill🤦♀️
@@katievasconcellos2294 same! I actually lost some weight while being on the pill. I had gained weight since I wasn’t getting my period.
you should do a video on your testimony! (regarding christianity)
Yes I really want to 😊
@@KylaBeland yess do it ! i know it would be a very powerful video :)
Hey, what are you using instead of birth control pills for contraception?
When you came off the pill how long long did withdrawal bleeding last?
I'm older but i think my birth control pills made me have anxiety and high bp. I'm 39 now and detoxing 3 days in. .
Midol, aleve, raspberry leaf, cramp bark, or CBD may help
omg i am having the thinning on my left side of the hair line.... and i do have to put my hair up for work but i dont put it pin straight...
What do you do to deal with pms symptoms post pill?
Did your breasts shrink coming off the pill? It's been the only perk of taking birth control for me - I'm in the second week of detox from the pill and I feel like my boobies are disappearing😢😅
Interesting, I’ve loved being on birth control and don’t want to get off because of the clearest skin I’ve had!
I really want to get off of the pill because my mental health is really suffering but I am also scared to get off it because of the physical effects as I’m getting married in three months thoughts or suggestions?
I'm on BC becuse of my periods , I started periods at 13 and I'd have very irregular and heavy periods , I'd have like 2 week long periods which are heavy so much I had to take iron becuse I became anemic from iron loss , I am scared of that coming back but I want to come off it for my mental health , any tips ladies ?