Alesse and sleep

This is my 2nd pack of Alesse, and I think i'm going to stop after i am done with this pack. I am experiencing breakthrough bleeding all the time, im irritable, i get lightheaded all the time, and i cant keep away from sweets! With the breakthrough bleeding, I feel like i'm getting my period and i get the cramps and back pain along with it. I know it's due to this pill because I have 2 kids and I am very into healthy eating and working out and i have a lot of will power when it comes to sweet food and chocolate. Also, by 5pm or 6pm, I am soooo fatigued that I can't even drive, I just want to sleep! People say to be patient and give it a few months, i totally disagree, I am not going to mess up my body. i think I am just going to stop birth control overall and try a different method of birth control.

When I first started taking Alesse I did have nausea for about one week. That was the least of my problems.
I became such a basket case! I cried at everything (both happy and sad movies) and wanted to hurt anyone around me (including myself). I actually felt suicidal at times, even though I'd never ever seriously consider it. This was extreme depression, despite being happier than ever with my boyfriend. It was so confusing. I would burst into tears randomly...and on the last day of taking the pill, (only two days ago!) I burst into tears in public. It was very embarrassing!
I gained ~10lbs during the first month. My appetite had no end to it. I pretty much had all the symptoms of pregnancy, minus breast tenderness. My Dr. scared me and told me I needed a pregnancy test. Luckily, I'm not pregnant.
I developed these painful, red bumps on my shins. At first it looked like bruises, now the Dr. says it's from the pill (but he wouldn't tell me what it was). Now I'm worried about blood clots and the like. I've heard of other women having these symptoms. So, it's not just me.
Finally, I had a lot of trouble sleeping at night. I'd wake up randomly, feeling as though I was high on caffeine, and not be able to relax for ~30mins afterwards. By the time the alarm went off, I was exhausted. I just had mono this past year, and losing sleep weakens me even more now.
Not only is Alesse totally wrong for me, but I'm changing doctors. If you know your symptoms are from the pill, find another one. It's NOT worth ruining your life. Thankfully my boyfriend is understanding!

I've been taking Alesse for up to a month now and all I've been wanting to do is sleep. I sleep through classes all the time and have been falling behind in school. I've fallen asleep before during school which is why I thought it wasn't caused by anything except maybe stress over marks but then I've started getting hot and cold flashes, my face has been breaking out a lot more, and I've been a bit more emotional. Also my family has had a history of breast cancer and I read online that it might affect it. But anyways what I was wandering is how long before it gets better and if anyone has dealt with it affecting the whole breast cancer thing? I asked my doctor but all he said was awhile and I don't know if I can fall behind in school anymore. Any suggestions? Tips? Maybe recommend a new light birth control? Would be very much appreciated please and thank you.

ok I am 13 and I have been on Alesse to regulate my periods and the side effects I have been though are tenderness in breast and tiredness and GAS GAS GAS! Like every time I eat dinner or a big meal my tummy was on overdrive and sometimes I would not be able to sleep I didn't get headaches but am very snappy and mean and I not like that

~Raven~