"i&#039;ve never taken birth control before and i was given this by my doctor because i have heavy bleeding and menstrual cramps. i only took this pill for 3 weeks and they have been the worst 3 weeks of my life. i&#039;ve struggled with depression but this pill worsens my depression. i&#039;ve had panic attacks and my anxiety is almost unbearable. i&#039;m always nauseous and i&#039;m unable to eat and as a result i&#039;ve lost a ton of weight. as someone that&#039;s already very skinny this is not a good side affect. i went from being a pretty active, healthy individual to a depressed always tired and irritable mess. i&#039;ve been off the pill for about a week and i&#039;m still experiencing symptoms. hopefully they will go away"