Birth Control Advice

Hey ladies! So I almost died with pain from my last period again and I'm seriously considering going on the pill because I've heard it helps. Now I've also heard of the crazy side affects of taking the pill so that's been my reason for holding off on taking it. I don't really know anything at all about BC pills so fill me in guys. I've heard there's different ones. So which have you found that have worked for you? If taking the pill means I'll become depressed, then I really don't know if I wanna go through with it. I just want my period pains GONE! 😣 advice please? 🤗