Birth Control
"24 yrs old, healthy. On Ocella 14 months. Take it same time each day. Periods lighter/shorter with less cramping.  Cleared up moderate acne. Great birth control -still kid free. Complaint is emotional side effects, which I noticed 6 months after starting Ocella. Super emotional for 1-2 weeks before my period (never had PMS symptoms before). Tiniest thing bothers me - very irrational and impatient. Feel like I&#039;ve gone insane 2 weeks each month. Worst part is I *know* I&#039;m being ridiculous, but can&#039;t pull myself out of it. Was on anti-depressants for 3 yrs and this makes me feel like I&#039;m getting depressed again each month. Only time I feel &#039;normal&#039; is when I&#039;m on my period. I want to switch to a pill that has a gradual hormone transition throughout the month."