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What Causes Excessive Anger And Severe Mood Swings?

I am re-tracing my decline in mood and general health. In 2007 I was put on both Champix and had a Mirena IUD (first of 3 subsequent, the latest in April). The Champix lasted a couple of weeks due to (what I thought) severe mood problems. That was 10 years ago and the mood problems have not alleviated. I gave it a year or two, but it seems, either the damage has been done - or it s the Mirena. I am 46, 5 7 and about 120 lbs. I do not want to start antidepressants or anything of that nature as I drink now (as of same time frame) and I don t want to mix problems. I drink 3-6 drinks a night. I know it s not the alcohol, as when I don t drink I still feel this way, only I don t sleep. I am un-happy. I know in type that sounds trite, but I was a pretty happy-go-lucky kinda person and now I am a hazard to myself and others. I am an angry, intolerant, impatient, negative and all around sour person. This isn t me. Do I have this IUD removed and if so, can I reverse this mess?
Fri, 29 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If you are comfortable with the IUD & want to remove it, you should. I don't say that these are side effects because many are at ease with IUD's, but every person is unique & may manifest symptoms that can be different. This is natural nothing panicky about it. Good that you are not taking anti-depressants, try to control your addictions though I can understand you will have to make a lot of effort, try reducing the intake everyday. Sometimes addictions are the cause of the problem. You should visit your Gynae & talk about IUD removal. Get examined. Meanwhile try to adopt a better lifestyle, try to be happy & avoid stress/anxiety, take a lot of sleep. Love & feel loved, eat healthy, take probiotics,exercise & enjoy music/movies or whatever you like.Stop thinking about the past life or past health problems.

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What Causes Excessive Anger And Severe Mood Swings?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you are comfortable with the IUD & want to remove it, you should. I don t say that these are side effects because many are at ease with IUD s, but every person is unique & may manifest symptoms that can be different. This is natural nothing panicky about it. Good that you are not taking anti-depressants, try to control your addictions though I can understand you will have to make a lot of effort, try reducing the intake everyday. Sometimes addictions are the cause of the problem. You should visit your Gynae & talk about IUD removal. Get examined. Meanwhile try to adopt a better lifestyle, try to be happy & avoid stress/anxiety, take a lot of sleep. Love & feel loved, eat healthy, take probiotics,exercise & enjoy music/movies or whatever you like.Stop thinking about the past life or past health problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.