"my doctor prescribed alesse for me after convincing me to get off of diane 35, as it had a much lower hormone dose. almost immediately i began suffering from abdominal cramps, spotting unpredictably, and increased acne on my back, shoulders and jawline. i expected much of this from reading about coming off of diane and my dr assured me it would only last a few months. it&#039;s been nearly a year later and although the spotting and cramping has subsided, the acne is still there (i can&#039;t even wear a top without a hood, let alone a tank top or bathing suit!) and i&#039;m displaying huge lack of interest in life. i have some good days, but spend a lot of time feeling unmotivated, tired, uninterested, etc. i want my life back."