Kopf unter der Decke

Sources:

  1. Masama C, Jarkas DA, Thaw E, Daneshmend AZB, Franklyn SI, Beaurepaire C, McQuaid RJ. Hormone contraceptive use in young women: Altered mood states, neuroendocrine and inflammatory biomarkers. Horm Behav. 2022 Aug;144:105229. doi: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2022.105229. Epub 2022 Jun 29. PMID: 35779518.
  2. Rohleder N, Wolf JM, Piel M, Kirschbaum C. Impact of oral contraceptive use on glucocorticoid sensitivity of pro-inflammatory cytokine production after psychosocial stress. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2003 Apr;28(3):261-73. doi: 10.1016/s0306-4530(02)00019-7. PMID: 12573295.

Veröffentlicht: May 20, 2025 |
 Autor:in: Dr. Birgit Wogatzky

Question: Why Your Body Thinks You’re in Danger

You’re chilling on the sofa, matcha in hand, everything seems calm — yet your heart races, you feel on edge, tired, or like you’re constantly wired for no reason?

You’re not imagining it — your body’s just picking up the wrong signals.

And one of those signals could be coming from something totally ordinary: The contraceptive pill.

The Link Between Hormones, the Pill & Your Stress Response

Here’s something not everyone knows:
The pill doesn’t just change your cycle — it can also affect how your body handles stress. Specifically, it can alter how your adrenal glands respond and how much cortisol (your main stress hormone) is released.

Studies have shown that women on hormonal contraception often have an altered cortisol response. That means your body reacts to normal life like it’s facing a threat — even when everything’s fine.

The result?

  • Restlessness
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Mood swings
  • Sleep issues
  • Cravings
  • That strange feeling of not being “at home” in your own body

Chronic Stress = Nutrient Drain

And here’s where it gets even trickier:
When your body stays in stress mode for too long, it uses up far more of the nutrients you’re already losing through the pill.

Here are the key ones:

  • Vitamin B6, B12 & folate – vital for your nervous system, mood and hormone balance
  • Magnesium – your body’s natural chill-out mineral
  • Zinc & vitamin C – protect cells from oxidative stress
  • Selenium & vitamin E – support detox and cellular defence

If you’re running low on these, that constant “overwhelmed” feeling can get even worse — even when life looks perfectly fine on the outside.

What You Can Do: Knowledge + Balance = Power

You can help your body reset and find balance again — through nutrition, rest, movement… and by replenishing the nutrients the pill quietly drains.

That’s exactly why Resilovit® pill was developed:
To restore the essential micronutrients your body needs while you’re on hormonal contraception — and to support not just your natural glow, but also your emotional resilience and inner balance.

Learn more about Resilovit® pill:
shop.resilovit.com

Bottom line: You’re not “too sensitive” — your body just needs a reset.

If your inner world feels like it’s on high alert, it’s not a weakness. It’s a signal.
And with the right support, your body can feel grounded, safe, and truly well again.

Sources:

  1. Masama C, Jarkas DA, Thaw E, Daneshmend AZB, Franklyn SI, Beaurepaire C, McQuaid RJ. Hormone contraceptive use in young women: Altered mood states, neuroendocrine and inflammatory biomarkers. Horm Behav. 2022 Aug;144:105229. doi: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2022.105229. Epub 2022 Jun 29. PMID: 35779518.
  2. Rohleder N, Wolf JM, Piel M, Kirschbaum C. Impact of oral contraceptive use on glucocorticoid sensitivity of pro-inflammatory cytokine production after psychosocial stress. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2003 Apr;28(3):261-73. doi: 10.1016/s0306-4530(02)00019-7. PMID: 12573295.