"24 yrs old, healthy. on ocella 14 months. take it same time each day. periods lighter/shorter with less cramping.  cleared up moderate acne. great birth control -still kid free. complaint is emotional side effects, which i noticed 6 months after starting ocella. super emotional for 1-2 weeks before my period (never had pms symptoms before). tiniest thing bothers me - very irrational and impatient. feel like i&#039;ve gone insane 2 weeks each month. worst part is i *know* i&#039;m being ridiculous, but can&#039;t pull myself out of it. was on anti-depressants for 3 yrs and this makes me feel like i&#039;m getting depressed again each month. only time i feel &#039;normal&#039; is when i&#039;m on my period. i want to switch to a pill that has a gradual hormone transition throughout the month."