Hi everyone,

This is my first winter since being diagnosed BP 1. Last week I thought I would need to go to respite care. I called someone from my support group and it really helped. This is really new for me. Since being diagnosed this past summer. I've really only dealt with mania. I experience some rapid cycling at first when my pdoc tried to find the right med cocktail for me.

I mostly noticed the change in my mood after daylight savings time change. I have days when I want to do nothing but sleep. I don't cook meals the way I use to. I've talked with my pdoc and she thinks it will go away soon. I have another appt with my pdoc next week and will let her know that my crying spells are back.

I'm trying to keep my same routine but it's hard. I went to my ceramics class and started crying while I was there. I hate running to the restroom to pull myself together. I attend a weekly support group which helps. Does anyone else deal with winter blues? I'd love suggestions and feedback on surviving. Will this go away in February or March?