Mirena Removal due to Anxiety
I’m hoping someone out there has had a similar experience and can help me navigate what’s happening right now!
I was on Lexapro 10mg for about 3.5 years. Was put on it for depression and Anxiety. Last July 2025, I got the Mirena put in to help with my Endo symptoms and extremely heavy period. I stopped taking the Lexapro about 6 months ago due to emotional blunting and crazy vivid dreams. I was feeling OK and then within the last few months, my anxiety has absolutely spiraled. I am having panic attacks multiple times a week. I’m anxious all the time not wanting to leave my house and not wanting to drive. My OCD has gotten really bad as well. The only thing I can think of that is causing this is the Mirena. I’m thinking that since I was on Lexapro, it was masking or treating the anxiety and OCD symptoms that the Mirena was increasing already. I’ve noticed that since I stopped having a bleed in the last couple of months, those symptoms have gotten worse, and I’m also having some spotting continually. It’s like I’m living in the worst PMDD at all times and my body is waiting to have a period to release those feelings but it’s just not happening.
I did have a parathyroid gland removed at the beginning of July and I know that can take a little bit of time to regulate, but I can’t imagine or find any information that the recovery causes all of these mental health issues so I really don’t think that’s the culprit.
I don’t really know what I’m looking for. I guess just maybe somebody with a similar experience or any advice on whether you think I should have the marina removed or keep it in and just see if things get better…