I have read and heard through people that this one type of birth control causes severe mood changes and depression. I have always been a very strong person and have never had any signs of depression nor does it run in my family. I have currently been on this pill for a year and 4 months, my attitude has completely changed. I cry much more than I used to, I cant handle difficult situations and I have a hard time making the right decision about things that never occurred before. During my placebo pills of the pack I become more myself and am much happier.
Women just are at the mercy of their hormones.
Women are able to talk about their mood swings more openly because they have had to face up to the hormone influence because of menstruation and pregnancy. What all this tells me is that there are many influences in life that make one feel sad or happy. And this happens for both men and women. If your depression or irritability is associated with fluid retention then the problem is estrogen excess. If there is no significant fluid retention then it is likely estrogen deficiency.