Hi PM
Yes, I think overall I have felt better on the Pill than HRT. It feels more stable. And my 'good' days and weeks feel more stable than my 'good' times on HRT. Also since being on the Pill my mood dips haven't lasted nearly as long. Usually between 2-4 days. Back on HRT my mood dips were lasting a week at least, and once as long as 11 days which was crucifying.
So, yes in balance I think the Pill is better for me because even when I have a down day, or 3, it doesn't feel as frightening or as overwhelming as before.
Day 37:
Was very sleepy last night and fell asleep on the sofa, and suddenly felt much better again.
Woke up this morning feeling nicely rested. Felt much better again. Much more upbeat and with that nice, normal contented feeling again. Went shopping with my Mum and ended up really giggling. Over the last 2 years I have so rarely felt able to giggle, I had nearly forgotten how.
I am very pleased and very grateful that my mood dip only lasted 2 days this time. Interestingly (or perhaps not) my brown spotting was heavier today with some fresh blood in it. I wonder if my body is trying to have a period, and my mood dip of the last 2 days was a sort of PMS? I just don't know.
But feeling much better. Hurray!