"i must say this birth control was a horrible experience.  i had taken chateal for about 11 months.  i experienced horrible mood swings and depression while taking this.  i didn&#039;t pin point that it was the pill until i finally switched birth controls and my moods swings have been far less than they have been the last 11 months.  i know everyone reacts differently to birth control and this one was not for me.  please be in tune with your body and how it reacts."