I won't chalk this up to insomnia or an episode, but my sleep has been dwindling. I'm down to 4-5 hours a night now. I think it's just the daylight hours being longer. In the past, however, this time of year was notable for triggering hypo & flat-out mania. I don't have any of the accompanying symptoms now, though.

@Sapien...I'm sorry you're still in a strange head space, & hope the visit with your nurse goes well on Tuesday. If you're feeling poorly, there are worse things than sleeping too much, I guess. Hang in there!

@Jennifer 1967...Enjoy the day with your daughter! I hope you can shake the minor depression you were feeling yesterday. As I've written in the past, it seems from everything I've read that you're the designated caretaker in your family. It's unfair to assume that responsibility 52 weeks a year. You SHOULD take a few weeks off each year to spend time on yourself...going to Florida included. LIfe is short, & none of us are getting any younger (me especially!).

@mssweatypalms...I'm sorry to read of your lethargy. It's pretty much the dead of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, though. Have you ever had problems with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? Quite often, when the daylight hours wane in our winter, I tend to get depressed & go into hibernation. Just a thought. I hope you feel more energy soon.

@Soupe du jour...I'm glad you've christened the grill & are making good use of it. You sound like a gourmet griller -- oh, great Julia Child of the bipolar-set! As far as the plans you and your husband are making, I'm thinking it would be wise to give the Czech Republic a chance, due to the lower cost of living (France is expensive!). I know it's more complicated than this for your husband, but perhaps a move to Prague (though a bit more expensive than Brno) would suitable? Just a thought. Don't do too much thinking with your "Covid lockdown brains." Hopefully things will start opening up in CZ soon. Also, I hope the fact that it's Memorial Day here isn't getting you and your husband down. Holidays abroad can sometimes be hard -- I know this first hand.

@BethRags...I hope your depression and anxiety are a bit better today. Hey! Your Giants actually SWEPT the Dodgers, & are now just half a game out of first place in the NL West!

@whatever2013...I hope you recovered (mentally mostly) from the effects of your binge. We both know it's possible to get back on the horse and ride after a fall!

@~Christina...I hope your mixed state & physical issues give you relief soon. You're one of the pillars of the bipolar boards as far as providing support to others goes. You're living proof that supporting others is good medicine for the ailments we suffer ourselves.

@Nammu...It warmed up after the brutal day. I hope your silence on the boards the past two days means you're out enjoying the weather!

I've noticed there have been a few more people reading & participating on the boards the past few days. It's great to see! To a person, I hope you're all doing well, & that those of you in the States have a meaningful & pleasant Memorial Day!