"i&#039;ve had mine in for almost a year and i will say the first few months were terrible!  i don&#039;t have severe anxiety but i did when i  first had it inserted.  i was anxious,  nervous,  irritable,  on edge,  and emotional.  after the first few months passed it got alot better! i&#039;ve hardly had any periods and the ones i&#039;ve had were light with no cramps or mood swings.  they&#039;re spaced about four months apart and i tend to bleed for longer.  sometimes up to 3 or even 4 weeks but they&#039;re so light i don&#039;t notice until i wipe after using the bathroom.  doesn&#039;t interfere with sex either, due to it being so light and not having any period side effects.  i haven&#039;t worn a tampon or pad in  almost a year.  my last period i did experience some cramping."