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Girls; Birth control causing panic attacks?

Since I started taking the bc pill (Orthocyclen 28), 6 months ago, I've been getting frequent major panic attacks. I've always had a small anxiety problem, but before I got on bc I only had about 3 or 4 big panic attacks a year. Since February, I've been having 10 or more each month.

It's ridiculous and causing serious problems. I dropped out of my driver's ed class (a $200, nonrefundable class x_x) because it triggered panic attacks every time, and the smallest thing can set off a major attack.

I've also been waaaay moody and sensitive and it's making my boyfriend upset too. He always thinks it's his fault when I get upset out of nowhere. 

Has anyone else experienced anything like this, and what do you think should I do about it?

I really need to be on birth control, but the panic attacks are terrible...

By the way - in case anyone cares or is under the impression that I'm 12 - I am 18. And I'm sorry that the post is so long.. x_x

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  • 8 years ago

    I was just like you but im not sure if it was due to bc. Ask your doctor about getting on zoloft. It has helped me a lot.

    Source(s): I almost quit grad school bcz of panic attacks
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