I haven't identified any trigger for depression so far. The only thing is winter. I get depressed in winter pretty regularly.. I hate the cold and dark. But I get depressed in all seasons so it's hard to say. It's really like I just wake up and I'm depressed. There's no logic behind it.

I'm not good at sensing an episode because like I said it just happens. There's no slow build up. I'll be fine one day and down the next. Or up the next. But I'm good at identifying it and taking steps to manage it when it happens.

I use imoodjournal on my phone. It reminds me every night at 8pm to chart my mood. I just hit a number and move on. no notes or anything, though it has that option. I'm not as good at it when I'm stable but I still try to log a couple of times a week so I can keep track.