Anger, Depression After Medical Procedure (the Coil Fitted)

[heyheyhey]

Hi everyone, I had the coil IUD fitted yesterday and today I feel very angry and depressed and don't know why. I don't know why I feel like this...they said the procedure can be stressful so maybe that's it. The nurses were really nice, but it was painful and not a nice experience - so maybe that's why it has upset me? I didn't get triggered by it or anything. Does anyone know why this might happen? Has anyone had a similar experience?

 

[Leighlee87]

I'm not sure. I think I just didn't overall feel well--crampy, uncomfortable. I curled up with a pillow for the next few days. So maybe that's part of it for you? The procedure itself kinda sucked. It didn't hurt because I had just had a baby (so I skipped the pain part) but I remember being uncomfortable having to lie there like that for so long and kinda violating as a result. The other reasoning might just be because of all the hormones and your body getting used to it. Not to mention you'll be bleeding for awhile. I was told to give it 3 months before truly deciding on whether I wanted to keep it or not. I think a lot of people kinda don't like it for those first couple months. But I've found it totally worth it in the end. Hope you start feeling a bit better and more like yourself soon.

 

[heyheyhey]

Thanks @Leighlee87 :), I read it could be post-operative depression... I know it wasn't a big surgery but that seems to make sense. Think it was the shock of the pain and the discomfort and everything, felt kind of like a violation as you say. It helps to know what it is, and makes me feel less crazy depressed and terrible. Hopefully it will pass, just wish you'd be informed about these possibilities!!! Had no idea I might feel like this. Thanks for replying :).