Um, I might be headed up. Hypo/manic may be on the horizon. Will it help that this time around I am cognizant of it being as such; that I recognise the signs?

i believe this is being brought about by the positive changes in the weather - the nearing of Spring. That the days are noticbly growing longer is likely a factor too.

I am getting restless. My sleep pattern is changing (actually improving - 8hrs sleep instead of 14). I'm irritable. And yes, I've spent some money (not a lot, very little actually considering my limited income but it is enough I may have trouble with groceries come end of the month). Most of all, I have been furiously doing tasks: the house is clean, I'm writing scads of pages journalling, in the last several days I've read 5 books, and I am back to making art everyday for hours on end).

Don't get me wrong. This isn't a bad feeling. In fact, for the first time since summer I am actually enjoying myself. Still, just a little bit concerned. Yes, I have an appointment booked in several weeks to see my psychiatrist. i have Seroquel PRNs that I may actually start using more regularly.

So, rather long-winded I'm sorry...

Questions: Does recognition of these signs help you in fending off hypo/mania? How does the change of weather/season affect you? And, I suppose I'm curious to know, what activities do you suddenly find yourself occupied with?