Not Worth It

Dear Pill,

I was made to go on you when I was getting sexually active, and it was great. We had a lovely time together. But over the years, you made me feel nothing, made me paranoid, made my mental health reach an all time low. The fear of pregnancy and the joy of being able to control when I would have my period wasn't worth it anymore.

I was beginning to hate you.

I would forget taking you in the morning.

I was beginning to think that this wasn't worth it anymore.

I had to think of another way to prevent pregnancy.

So goodbye, Pill.

I have moved on to the IUD. The pain in the beginning was worth it, my mental health feels so much better

Anonymous, UK