Good morning from British Columbia, I have a couple of questions for you guys. I wonder if anyone seems to have a marked period of mood instability in the fall each year? It has been a pattern for me for many years.All of my serious hospitalizations have been in the fall and since we are once again in that wonderful time of year, I once again am VERY hypomanic and haven't slept for weeks.We are in the process of selling our home of 15 years as well so i'm a little stressed.Dr. put me back on Respirdal along with my ongoing Lamictal and Wellbutrin.Unfortunately, I have found that I am way too sedated to do my new job effectively(another hard thing,to work in public) so I have cut my dosage.I know my Dr. would not approve but we need the money.Anyway, I am sleeping abit now .Been isolating and have no desire to contact freinds.I'm bipolar II, rapid cycler etc. Getting a little worried but don't want to assume I should panic yet and stop working as this puts even more strain on my husband......Also, just wondering if anyone would be comfortable sharing experience with ECT.I'm concerned about long term effects and how they are affecting me now.Thanks for listening.Jill

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