I have just recently switched from Yasmin to Ocella and now I have terrible mood

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Kayla G

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swing? Is this normal? I just started taking birth control pills about 5 months ago. The first 3 months I was taking yasmin samples that my doctor gave to me. I was doing awesome on them. My achene cleared up and after the first month my mood swings (which I had been experiencing due to stress) leveled out.

But b/c of insurance I had to start on Ocella. Well from day 1 I have been getting some terrible mood swings again. I yell at a drop of a hat and I start crying for no reason. I seem to lash out at all the people around me. I find myself screaming in anger at my parents. Not to mention that I feel really depressed. To the point where I've had suicidal thoughts. Has anyone else had these problems? Is it from Ocella? Do I need to be on Antidepressants?
I probably should add that I have been taking Ocella for about a month and a half all ready.
 
The change in your hormones caused by Ocella is the problem. It's not abnormal what's so ever that you are one minute happy then the next minute you're the Dragon Lady or something of that nature. Your moods are effected by the Ocella, it should be listed as a symptom that you may experience while on the pill.

It may be a generic brand to Yasmin but you could be completely fine on Yasmin but do horribly on Ocella.

You have basically 2 options:
1. wait it out. You'll get used to it. When I started birth control, I was a nightmare. It just takes more time than the first cycle to get your hormones in check.
2. Talk to your doctor and switch to another brand of birth control till you find the right pill for you.
 
maybe you should stop taking them and talk to your doctor. why not go to a free health clinic and get yasmin again? I'm on yaz and love it
 
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