I started the nuvaring about 4 months ago. since i started it, i've gotten steadily more depressed, have had crazy mood swings to the point of crying at work for thinking absurd things about my boyfriend. crying for no reason at all and then having crazy highs. i never thought i was manic depressive before i went on the nuvaring. i am stopping this week and going to my doctor to go back on the pill. this birth control has effected me mentally too much. i thought i was going crazy. i'm so glad i'm not the only one and know what the problem is.