My cycling is linked to the seasons. During the long cold dark months of winter (Saskatchewan) I experience debilitating depression. As soon as spring arrives though I experience a rush of restlessness, energy, and elation. My hypomania is marked by a need to constantly do things, be out, take risks,and socialize (and unfortunately spend money). But, within this 'high' I can suddenly be hit with a low and cry my heart out, sometimes uncontrolably. I may have these mixed episodes for days on end.