"i had been on the pill for about 1 year.  the first 3 months were pretty bad, experienced nausea and stomach pains.  in the following months my acne cleared, my period pains were less and periods were shorter.  i feel i retain water and it shows i gained 10lbs.  i was more moody and worried about things that made me feel crazy.  i just recently decided to stop using the pill i want to get back to my normal self.  "