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Stopped dienogest and still not feeling myself - does it get better?

Hi everyone,
I’m really hoping to hear from others who’ve been through this, because I’m struggling a lot right now.

I have a family history of depression, and every single hormonal treatment I’ve tried for endo/adeno has affected (awfully) my mental health.

Dienogest was rough. I took it for less than a month because the side effects became unbearable — severe depression, zero libido, complete social withdrawal, and a constant feeling like I wanted to crawl out of my skin.
Then I talked with my gynecologist and stopped it. It’s been 16 days since then, but I still don’t feel like myself, at all. Some days are slightly better, others are really rough, and overall my enthusiasm and will to engage with life haven’t come back yet.

For those who’ve been through this:
How long did it take for you to feel “normal” again after stopping dienogest?
I really need to hear that things can improve — especially from someone who’s lived through something like this.

Thank you so much for reading and replying <33

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