I ride my bike for about 20 miles and I feel like a million dollars. With the Ipod in my ears. But I've been sick now for over a week with bronchitis and can't ride, and feel like the anxiety/mania/craziness is about to take over. Riding my bike is my main mood stabilizer. Think I might try a few miles today.

But also a kind of perfectionist, and I can't just ride a short distance. It is all or nothing. I also play flute, which works well in combo with the riding. But hard with the lungs a mess. I need to get back to my pastels and drawing. I was looking at them last night, and this thread reminded me that also is a good way to unwind.