I just stopped (a week ago) taking birth control pills because they elevated my blood pressure and were causing mood swings. Any idea of how long until I can expect to feel "normal" again? How long until the effects wear off? A year?? Don't tell me that! I've only been on BC for about a year and a half. I've always been prone to depression and anxiety, but the past several months I've literally felt like I was losing my sanity and would panic over nothing and could hardly function. Lastnight I cried for two hours straight and this morning my blood pressure is the highest it's ever been in my life. The only cause I can think of is the pills and I need to feel better now!!