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Oral Contraception and Irratablity

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This is my second month takings these pills and around this same time last month, i've become overwhelmed with depression and anger. I'm yelling at everyone and little things set me off making me short of breath and ready to explode at anything that moves. This is really bothering me becuase my boyfriend seems to be getting the worst of it, for no reason, so this on top of the distance between us right now is causing problems.
So does anyone know, or have heard about this being a side effect?
~Mik
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When I was on them, I was very irritable and depressed. I also got angry for no real reason. It has a been a long time since I have been on them though.
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Yes it is definitely a side effect. Both of my sister in laws get depressed or suicidal on BC. They can't be on it.
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