 [ Symptoms ] my birth control has made me depressed how do i reverse that if at all without discontinuing use  i have recently started the depo shot and the majority of results are very pleasing except i have recently noticed a change in my moods and noticed that one of the side effects can be depression i suspect this is what is causing my poor moods and lack of motivation i also have nearly no sex drive how do i get rid of my depression without changing my birth control again [ Disease ] loss of sense of taste as you age is usually normal you can add herbs and spices to food to enhance their taste