As I am in Australia we are heading into summer. Last summer I got very mixed. A few weeks ago this horror episode started; first mixed then euphoric mania then mixed then euphoric mania and now deep, dark mixed. My doctor said the change in weather, we had a late start to spring, may have contributed to this episode.

Christmas generally just annoyed me as there is so much pressure to get the 'right' gifts and face the crazy, busy shopping centres. However, your depression seems more related to missing your family, rather than weather or shopping. So sorry you are not able to see your family. Is there any plans you can put in place to ease the possibility of depression?

Keep posting. You are not alone.