"i&#039;ve had really bad experiences with birth control in the past - the pill made me throw up on a daily basis and the shot was just a nightmare. after the crazy mood swings, lethargy, two-month period, social anxiety, and weight gain i experienced with the shot i was nervous about trying birth control again. but so far i&#039;ve had a good experience with the patch. the first month i didn&#039;t have much of an appetite and often felt nauseous, but now that my body has adjusted i only have a few minimal side effects.  i crave junk food more, but that&#039;s easily managed with a bit of will-power or chocolate.  my breasts have grown a bit, but after the shot shrunk them that&#039;s not a bad thing. thank goodness i found something that works."