I am Bipolar1 rapid cycling and know when I am headed up and recognize the signs of when I am headed up, I have been bipolar since I was 14 and now I am 51, I was off medication for a long time thought I was cured but now am back on seroquel because of a major stressor with my spouse, I would say just because I know my patterns doesn't mean it helps the swings. The spring coming I think does help us because I am the same way, seasonal affective disorder, I love the warm weather longer days and swimming and the warm sunshine, even though I live in Florida I still get the blues for summer! I do know that I have to keep my sleep in check and know my other triggers, family, etc in check or or I will go off the rails. Hope my two cents helps, good luck! Lela Hugs