Below is Part Three of author Holly Grigg-Spall’s interview about what withdrawal symptoms someone would experience after they’ve stopped taking hormonal birth control and how it’ll affect their mental health.
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Part 1: The Effect of Hormonal Birth Control on Mental Health – Interview with Holly Grigg-Spall
More than a year ago on March 24, 2016, I interviewed Holly Grigg-Spall at Cafecito Organico about her book Sweetening the Pill. We talked about ovulation, misogyny in the medical field, how hormonal birth control affects mental health and more. Her book and the interview were both very in-depth and at the time very overwhelming for me, but the information is important and crucial to understand so I knew I had to figure out a way to write about it. I decided it would be best to post her interview in parts so as to not overwhelm anyone and to let you slowly take in all of her knowledge.
Sadcore Sundays: “Waltz” by The Monroe Transfer
This Sadcore Sundays song “Waltz” by The Monroe Transfer was picked by Abigail Tarttelin, author of “Golden Boy” and “Flick,” director of “The Danelaw,” editor of “I Hope You Like Feminist Rants” zine and singer in feminist band GirlBoy. Basically she’s an overall badass. Check out her Instagram at @civilizedanimal and her site here.
Sadcore Sundays: “Sleepyhead” by As Tall As Lions
Insomnia? Craving a good night’s sleep for once? Try putting “Sleepyhead” by As Tall As Lions on repeat to help you fall asleep, worked for my friend recently and I hope it aids you as well <3
Sadcore Sundays: “Valentine” by Fiona Apple
Lyrics:
You didn’t see my valentine
I sent it via pantomime
While you were watchin’ someone else
I stared at you and cut myself