Wow… I resonate with this so much. I’m so sorry you went though this too. My copper IUD experience was the most horrifying thing I’ve ever experienced. I was stable one moment (although still struggling mentally) and literally ‘switched’ like a light switch that night… an old trauma suddenly consumed me and it became my life obsession. I called a family member in the early hours of that night/morning barely able to breathe and sobbing… they thought someone had died or a severe trauma had happened there and then but it was literally just me randomly becoming obsessive over something from 10 years prior. This issue was traumatic, but nowhere near enough to have this severe reaction. The next few months were hell… I was erratic, impulsive, scared all the time… running on fight or flight… making concerning decisions… lashing out at people… completely losing my mind. I felt possessed like a demon had taken over me. I would get adrenaline surges coarse through my body upon waking and at my worst, I’d curl up in a ball rocking pleading to the air to either kill me or save me. Fortunately, I suspected the IUD, had it removed and became stable again 2 months later. 2 years later, I have been stable since but never the same again… I developed awful intrusive looping thoughts and OCD rituals… yesterday’s lasted 12 hours. I have done enough mental work now to start on a physical healing journey of heavy metal detox and healing my body. This experience completely changed my beliefs and views on life, the body and mental health. Mental health is SO, SO much more physical than the conventional medicine world wants to admit. In many cases, it’s the sole cause. Thanks so much for sharing your story ❤ I hope you’re doing well
Thanks for sharing. I fully healed from the copper (fully chelated) in late 2017. So, that was the end of the copper symptoms mentioned in this. Can’t stress enough to anyone going through it to find a dr who knows about copper poisoning and the iud causing it so you can fully chelate. Sorry that this happened and you are still suffering. ): It makes me angry that it is still on the market. They would never use copper in surgery and piercing shops wouldn’t even use it. It’s not non toxic, not inert, not biocompatible, ect and it’s a neurotoxin. It’s also technically a mineral so you have to treat it as such. I know finding a specialist like that is easier said than done for a lot of women. I always wish there was more I could do to help people, but I took a break from doing advocacy around this topic. Thank you for sharing your story! Wish you the best!
Also, I love what you said about the spiritual connection. My experience brought on a spiritual awakening for me. Even though it’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to me, I’m so grateful for the experience and everything it’s taught me
thank you so much for sharing your story so honestly and eloquently. i feel like i dodged a bullet!! my appointment was scheduled next week to get it, until i started doing more research on it in the last few days. the copper IUD is so often overlooked because it's non-hormonal but if you really think about it there's nothing natural about putting a heavy metal into your body for 5+years. im shocked at how little there is research on this topic. womens health is not prioritized enough and women are subject to all kinds of crazy shit like this. im appalled that i was never offered a copper allergy test or HTMA alongside the obligatory std and pregnancy tests prior to getting this.
Thank you and you are very welcome! I completely agree! Symptom reports are not being taken seriously either even though they can be VERY serious, altering, and life threatening for some women with this. It saddens me that this info is not out there more for the women who have been effected. I was kind of naive and I didn't research copper or much on this device beyond the planned parenthood website at the time when I got it in 2016 nor did I know anyone with it then. I just knew I didn't want to try the pill again. They wouldn't even use copper in surgery and it is not biocompatible and is a mineral. Completely different and it's shameful its on the market like it is. Like you I was not given or even offered a copper allergy test or HTMA, adrenal health or thyroid testing.... nothing beforehand. They are blindly putting it in anyone who asks and not revealing all the possible side effects up front. I went to get my ears pierced last year and I told the piercer about it (because after that I wanted to make sure I stayed away from reactive/ toxic heavy metals although copper is a mineral as well I wanted to check) and he looked at me horrified and said "you put COPPER in your body?! We wouldn't even use that here!". I'm not sure why in 2019 there isn't more done. This made side effects on the pill look like a walk in the park for me. I personally wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy even to try to see. I was able to heal and make "lemonade" out of the experience, but I know that it's not like that for some women.
hey thank you so much for making this video, i wish i wouldve listened to you before getting this thing. is it possible if i can DM you or someone else about my experience? I feel really alone and am struggling a lot
Hey! I'm so sorry you are struggling with it ): I wish they would take it off the market already or at the very least warn women! This happened to me in 2016/17 but I know there's a lot of Facebook support groups on this. I think the best is "Copper IUD & Toxicity Education and Support" here is the link: facebook.com/groups/577566232909755
Hey, girl, I had the IUD for 4 years now. I never thought about this because my doctor always told me it wasn't possible to have mental struggles because of this. I had the exact same issues you had. Thank you for sharing :) I'm planning on removing it this upcoming week too. How long did it take you to feel better ?
Hey girl! I'm so sorry you had a Dr that didn't understand copper toxicity and I'm so sorry you are going through this. You are not alone! If you can I highly recommend finding drs, specialists, care, that is knowledgeable about copper toxicity, mineral imbalances, ect. so that you can properly chelate, rebalance, and heal. With that said it took me about 8 months following a protocol that was prescribed to me at the time. It can be a long journey, but there is definitely a light at the end and I'm so glad you where able to put the pieces together and are getting it removed!
@@garanimalz Ahw i'm SO happy you did get better though! Yeah it's just not educated especially not in Holland where I'm from. My doctor firmly believed an IUD could not cause mental issues. What exactly did you follow in order to get better? I will most definitely do that too once it's removed. 😊
@@Tesspvp Yes, it is certainly healable. Unfortunately most OBGYNs are not trained in mineral imbalances, heavy metals, copper toxicity, or anything of that sort. I highly *highly* recommend like I said, if you can, speaking to and being evaluated and tested by a Dr who specializes in it because everyone's body, mineral pattern, detox systems, ect will obviously be different. I mentioned what they had me take in the video, but I can't recommend anything without first going to a Dr. who specializes in it and getting them to evaluate and test properly. I recommend doing some research of your own on the subject too! coppertoxic.com/ might be a good place to start, they have a very informative "detox" section (coppertoxic.com/detox%2Fhealing). Here is an excerpt: "the eventual 'detox' of copper (as well as lowering of the calcium shell) is frequently described as a gift offering a heightened sense of openness, self-awareness and appreciation, along with improved energy and health." This is personally how myself and others have felt at the end and I hope this for you too! Also, there are support groups on the subject like facebook.com/groups/2105383303113413/ if you had a hard time finding help in Holland you might be able to connect with someone on there who might have that information and can direct you better than I can. I'm in the United States, or I could give you more info. I hope this helps and I wish there was more I could do to help you, I'm so sorry you are going through this but like I said, there is a light at the end! (:
How are you feeling a few weeks later? I'm getting mine out in a week and I wish I could just get it over with immediately. I've had it in for 1.5 years and started developing weird physical sensations localized to that area and anxiety 5-6 months ago that I was managing through therapy and relaxation. I had no explanation for what brought it on except relationship tension and knowing it needed to end (which I was relieved and happy when it was over...) However, my anxiety has morphed into continuous adrenal arousal, palpitations, (new/more) paranoid thoughts, dissociation, insomnia, PMS symptoms but around ovulation, lack of or sporadic focus and interested in work, etc. I am hoping removing it also removes the physical discomfort I feel as well.
@@MsBizaCat Hi Tina! I can relate to all your symptoms. I'm so sorry you're going through it and I know how hard it is! I never made the connection with my IUD though. My doctor told me it was impossible. And of course I believed a medical expert but now I know better haha. .It's been out for a month and I have to say I really am experiencing a 'it gets worse before it gets better'. I do have to say I started birth control early on and switched to the IUD and I haven't had my own hormonal balance for 7 years. So my hormones are all over the place. Since it's only been 4 weeks I can't really say anything yet, it's been so recent. I still suffer all my symptoms but there are tiny good days here and there. But really not a noticable change yet unfortunately. And like Sadie mentioned in her video it can literally take months. And since I had mine in for some years I'm expecting it to take a while. From what I have read women who have had it in for shorter also see results faster. But it really depends on the person. Goodluck in your journey! Be patient with yourself :)
16:29 Interesting how you called it "allopathic". Apparently, and I've only just found this out, it's a pejorative term used by supporters of alternative medicine to refer to conventional medicine. I don't think anyone should be depreciating conventional medicine.
I filmed this front to back without editing it. I wanted to be candid on my experience. I wasn't going off a script with specific terms with their various meanings nor did I rehearse it before hand. I didn't even do my makeup or hair up before because I was inspired to film it last night and share through UA-cam before I went to bed. I'm not saying to discredit all medicine in form of one or the other. I think women's experiences need to be taken very seriously for the safety of all women and families. The fact is, this device has been able to be distributed as "safe for everyone" while women's experiences have not taken seriously or recorded putting their lives and future lives in danger. I'm one of many women that this has happened to and nothing has been done. The fact that none of these extremely serious and life threatening symptoms where on the side effects list is not ok. It causes confusion, dangerous misdiagnosis, and misinformation between even the most well meaning doctors, the manufactures, to the patients. I feel obligated to share as sharing my story has already helped other women, and helped them get back after their lives have been destroyed by this. I think both sides of medicine are important.
Wow… I resonate with this so much. I’m so sorry you went though this too. My copper IUD experience was the most horrifying thing I’ve ever experienced. I was stable one moment (although still struggling mentally) and literally ‘switched’ like a light switch that night… an old trauma suddenly consumed me and it became my life obsession. I called a family member in the early hours of that night/morning barely able to breathe and sobbing… they thought someone had died or a severe trauma had happened there and then but it was literally just me randomly becoming obsessive over something from 10 years prior. This issue was traumatic, but nowhere near enough to have this severe reaction. The next few months were hell… I was erratic, impulsive, scared all the time… running on fight or flight… making concerning decisions… lashing out at people… completely losing my mind. I felt possessed like a demon had taken over me. I would get adrenaline surges coarse through my body upon waking and at my worst, I’d curl up in a ball rocking pleading to the air to either kill me or save me. Fortunately, I suspected the IUD, had it removed and became stable again 2 months later. 2 years later, I have been stable since but never the same again… I developed awful intrusive looping thoughts and OCD rituals… yesterday’s lasted 12 hours. I have done enough mental work now to start on a physical healing journey of heavy metal detox and healing my body. This experience completely changed my beliefs and views on life, the body and mental health. Mental health is SO, SO much more physical than the conventional medicine world wants to admit. In many cases, it’s the sole cause. Thanks so much for sharing your story ❤ I hope you’re doing well
Thanks for sharing.
I fully healed from the copper (fully chelated) in late 2017. So, that was the end of the copper symptoms mentioned in this.
Can’t stress enough to anyone going through it to find a dr who knows about copper poisoning and the iud causing it so you can fully chelate. Sorry that this happened and you are still suffering. ):
It makes me angry that it is still on the market. They would never use copper in surgery and piercing shops wouldn’t even use it. It’s not non toxic, not inert, not biocompatible, ect and it’s a neurotoxin. It’s also technically a mineral so you have to treat it as such. I know finding a specialist like that is easier said than done for a lot of women. I always wish there was more I could do to help people, but I took a break from doing advocacy around this topic. Thank you for sharing your story!
Wish you the best!
Also, I love what you said about the spiritual connection. My experience brought on a spiritual awakening for me. Even though it’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to me, I’m so grateful for the experience and everything it’s taught me
well said, the more we share our experience, the more people can recognize the dangers.
thank you so much for sharing your story so honestly and eloquently. i feel like i dodged a bullet!! my appointment was scheduled next week to get it, until i started doing more research on it in the last few days. the copper IUD is so often overlooked because it's non-hormonal but if you really think about it there's nothing natural about putting a heavy metal into your body for 5+years. im shocked at how little there is research on this topic. womens health is not prioritized enough and women are subject to all kinds of crazy shit like this. im appalled that i was never offered a copper allergy test or HTMA alongside the obligatory std and pregnancy tests prior to getting this.
Thank you and you are very welcome! I completely agree! Symptom reports are not being taken seriously either even though they can be VERY serious, altering, and life threatening for some women with this. It saddens me that this info is not out there more for the women who have been effected. I was kind of naive and I didn't research copper or much on this device beyond the planned parenthood website at the time when I got it in 2016 nor did I know anyone with it then. I just knew I didn't want to try the pill again. They wouldn't even use copper in surgery and it is not biocompatible and is a mineral. Completely different and it's shameful its on the market like it is. Like you I was not given or even offered a copper allergy test or HTMA, adrenal health or thyroid testing.... nothing beforehand. They are blindly putting it in anyone who asks and not revealing all the possible side effects up front. I went to get my ears pierced last year and I told the piercer about it (because after that I wanted to make sure I stayed away from reactive/ toxic heavy metals although copper is a mineral as well I wanted to check) and he looked at me horrified and said "you put COPPER in your body?! We wouldn't even use that here!". I'm not sure why in 2019 there isn't more done. This made side effects on the pill look like a walk in the park for me. I personally wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy even to try to see. I was able to heal and make "lemonade" out of the experience, but I know that it's not like that for some women.
I'm deeply thankful and grateful for your shared experience!
I would love to hear your testimony of how you came to Christ!🙏❤️
How long did you have it in and how long did it take before you started having side effects?
hey thank you so much for making this video, i wish i wouldve listened to you before getting this thing. is it possible if i can DM you or someone else about my experience? I feel really alone and am struggling a lot
Hey! I'm so sorry you are struggling with it ): I wish they would take it off the market already or at the very least warn women! This happened to me in 2016/17 but I know there's a lot of Facebook support groups on this. I think the best is "Copper IUD & Toxicity Education and Support" here is the link: facebook.com/groups/577566232909755
Hey, girl, I had the IUD for 4 years now. I never thought about this because my doctor always told me it wasn't possible to have mental struggles because of this. I had the exact same issues you had. Thank you for sharing :)
I'm planning on removing it this upcoming week too. How long did it take you to feel better ?
Hey girl! I'm so sorry you had a Dr that didn't understand copper toxicity and I'm so sorry you are going through this. You are not alone! If you can I highly recommend finding drs, specialists, care, that is knowledgeable about copper toxicity, mineral imbalances, ect. so that you can properly chelate, rebalance, and heal. With that said it took me about 8 months following a protocol that was prescribed to me at the time. It can be a long journey, but there is definitely a light at the end and I'm so glad you where able to put the pieces together and are getting it removed!
@@garanimalz Ahw i'm SO happy you did get better though! Yeah it's just not educated especially not in Holland where I'm from. My doctor firmly believed an IUD could not cause mental issues. What exactly did you follow in order to get better? I will most definitely do that too once it's removed. 😊
@@Tesspvp Yes, it is certainly healable. Unfortunately most OBGYNs are not trained in mineral imbalances, heavy metals, copper toxicity, or anything of that sort. I highly *highly* recommend like I said, if you can, speaking to and being evaluated and tested by a Dr who specializes in it because everyone's body, mineral pattern, detox systems, ect will obviously be different. I mentioned what they had me take in the video, but I can't recommend anything without first going to a Dr. who specializes in it and getting them to evaluate and test properly. I recommend doing some research of your own on the subject too! coppertoxic.com/ might be a good place to start, they have a very informative "detox" section (coppertoxic.com/detox%2Fhealing). Here is an excerpt: "the eventual 'detox' of copper (as well as lowering of the calcium shell) is frequently described as a gift offering a heightened sense of openness, self-awareness and appreciation, along with improved energy and health." This is personally how myself and others have felt at the end and I hope this for you too! Also, there are support groups on the subject like facebook.com/groups/2105383303113413/ if you had a hard time finding help in Holland you might be able to connect with someone on there who might have that information and can direct you better than I can. I'm in the United States, or I could give you more info. I hope this helps and I wish there was more I could do to help you, I'm so sorry you are going through this but like I said, there is a light at the end! (:
How are you feeling a few weeks later? I'm getting mine out in a week and I wish I could just get it over with immediately. I've had it in for 1.5 years and started developing weird physical sensations localized to that area and anxiety 5-6 months ago that I was managing through therapy and relaxation. I had no explanation for what brought it on except relationship tension and knowing it needed to end (which I was relieved and happy when it was over...)
However, my anxiety has morphed into continuous adrenal arousal, palpitations, (new/more) paranoid thoughts, dissociation, insomnia, PMS symptoms but around ovulation, lack of or sporadic focus and interested in work, etc. I am hoping removing it also removes the physical discomfort I feel as well.
@@MsBizaCat Hi Tina! I can relate to all your symptoms. I'm so sorry you're going through it and I know how hard it is! I never made the connection with my IUD though. My doctor told me it was impossible. And of course I believed a medical expert but now I know better haha. .It's been out for a month and I have to say I really am experiencing a 'it gets worse before it gets better'. I do have to say I started birth control early on and switched to the IUD and I haven't had my own hormonal balance for 7 years. So my hormones are all over the place. Since it's only been 4 weeks I can't really say anything yet, it's been so recent. I still suffer all my symptoms but there are tiny good days here and there. But really not a noticable change yet unfortunately. And like Sadie mentioned in her video it can literally take months. And since I had mine in for some years I'm expecting it to take a while. From what I have read women who have had it in for shorter also see results faster. But it really depends on the person. Goodluck in your journey! Be patient with yourself :)
7 months ?? :(
16:29 Interesting how you called it "allopathic". Apparently, and I've only just found this out, it's a pejorative term used by supporters of alternative medicine to refer to conventional medicine. I don't think anyone should be depreciating conventional medicine.
I filmed this front to back without editing it. I wanted to be candid on my experience. I wasn't going off a script with specific terms with their various meanings nor did I rehearse it before hand. I didn't even do my makeup or hair up before because I was inspired to film it last night and share through UA-cam before I went to bed. I'm not saying to discredit all medicine in form of one or the other. I think women's experiences need to be taken very seriously for the safety of all women and families. The fact is, this device has been able to be distributed as "safe for everyone" while women's experiences have not taken seriously or recorded putting their lives and future lives in danger. I'm one of many women that this has happened to and nothing has been done. The fact that none of these extremely serious and life threatening symptoms where on the side effects list is not ok. It causes confusion, dangerous misdiagnosis, and misinformation between even the most well meaning doctors, the manufactures, to the patients. I feel obligated to share as sharing my story has already helped other women, and helped them get back after their lives have been destroyed by this. I think both sides of medicine are important.
Conventional medicine is poisoning women with these devices. They deserve all the depreciation they get.