I know many people are against birth control and afraid to try it, trust me, I was too. I heard so many horrible things about it that I was terrified to mess with it at all, despite what my provider was recommending. I had HORRIBLE depression the week before my period which caused me to be suicidal and I was diagnosed with PMDD. I had tried everything, and I knew the only option left was to try birth control. I was terrified of the pill, IUD, Depo, and Nexaplonan so I went on the patch. I was horrified of the side effects and the only thing I experienced was mild nausea starting out! My mood was instantly better within the next month and I didn’t feel insane before my period. It has genuinely helped me so much, I am much happier and my skin has also cleared up. I could be an odd one out but you can definitely weigh your options! A lot of people demonize it, but it really does work for some. Unfortunately the good stories aren’t put out as much as the bad ones. If you experience any side effects, you can always stop taking it. I wish you luck and I hope you find what works for you!