"i had this birth control in since right after i gave birth. i was terrified of them, but i didn&#039;t want to get pregnant again yet. the first while was awful; mood swings, severe headaches, the works. but...after all of that, it got settled down. i have been on it for the whole first round and when it expired i got another. with it, i feel more balanced, more calm, like for the first time i can think clearly. my periods are lighter, and it gives me a peace of mind, like i never have anxiety anymore. i have gained about 10-20 lbs on it in the past 4-5 years, occasionally have acne if super stressed, but it has been a blessing for me overall not having anxiety or heavy periods."