I was just wondering if anyone could help me out. I’m currently waiting for my first appointment with a psychiatrist where I’ll be assessed for a couple of possible illnesses/disorders.


I’m just wondering if the fact I’m on the contraceptive pill will be a factor? I’ve been on the pill since I was around 15 and I am now 23. I’m really only on it for my skin these days and not for actual contraceptive purposes. I’m just concerned that it will be a problem in the sense that some of my symptoms could have potentially been exacerbated by the pill? Given it’s known links to causing depression. And I’m worried I’ll wait 3 months to see this psychiatrist and be told to try going off the pill first (my problems aren’t solely depression mind you.) 


Can anyone offer me advice in this situation? It’s up to a 12 week wait to see the psych so I could come off it between now and then but I’d really prefer not to for the sake of my skin unless I absolutely have to. Anyone who’s been in a similar situation and knows what I should do please help. The pill I am on is Estelle 35 if that matters. Thankyou :)