I began using Nuva Ring about 20 months ago and, never having used any form of birth control before, thought I had found a very convenient form. Around the same time I started using it, I also moved to a new town and new job and my relationship became long distance. I had a lot of anxiety, but thought it was from the move. I have since gotten married and the anxiety and panic attacks (mostly at night) did not get better, even though I could not identify any clear issue that was making me anxious or depressed. I have had more headaches than previously, but mostly was concerned about the constant anxiety -- including sometimes a tightness in my chest. I took my ring out this month and am going to start using a diaphragm. I will re-post in a few weeks to report on whether or not going off the nuva ring resolves these symptoms.