side effects of stopping the BCP

I totally sympathize! I know exactly what you're going through because I'm going through the same thing. I'm in my third month off and the symptoms (physical and emotional) have gotten better but they're still present. I had never experienced anxiety and depression until I stopped taking this damn pill (I was on it for 4.5 years) and I really just can't wait until things straighten out. Unfortunately no one can tell you exactly when you'll be feeling better and everything I read says it all depends on the individual. Doctors don't seem to know much about hormonal imbalances and many of them refuse to acknowledge that the pill can cause them! There's another excellent forum that you should visit (if you haven't already) for more information about coming off birth control pills. There are many women on that board who have already gone through what we're experiencing right now and have gotten back on track hormonally.  Good luck with your recovery!