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Posted by linkadge on March 15, 2013, at 15:37:04
This is a hard time of year for me. Inevitably, I get increase in anxiety, emotionality, insomnia and instability in spring.
Its hard to control. Something just switches on about the beginning of march.
Very intense.
Linkadge
Posted by Phil on March 15, 2013, at 18:09:26
In reply to Hard time of year for mood disorders, posted by linkadge on March 15, 2013, at 15:37:04
Me too Link. I'm batsh*t crazy right now plus in a stressful situation. Moving short notice after 15 years here.
Thia was the time of year I was manic in 2004.
Biggest time of the year for suicides too.
Posted by polarbear206 on March 16, 2013, at 7:51:06
In reply to Hard time of year for mood disorders, posted by linkadge on March 15, 2013, at 15:37:04
> This is a hard time of year for me. Inevitably, I get increase in anxiety, emotionality, insomnia and instability in spring.
>
> Its hard to control. Something just switches on about the beginning of march.
>
> Very intense.
>
> LinkadgeI usually have to adjust and need to take klonopin to sleep
Feel a bit hyperthemic, and in project mode.
Posted by linkadge on March 16, 2013, at 17:24:04
In reply to Re: Hard time of year for mood disorders, posted by Phil on March 15, 2013, at 18:09:26
Thanks for your input.
In the past few weeks I have gone from mildly depressed but stable to crazy-insane-emotionality and insomnia.
It really hit hard when the clocks went forward and it got even ligher at night.
I may try to do darkness therapy, see if it helps.
Linkadge
Posted by herpills on March 17, 2013, at 10:25:56
In reply to Hard time of year for mood disorders, posted by linkadge on March 15, 2013, at 15:37:04
linkadge I am going through something similar, have felt pretty off for a couple weeks now, if it gets any worse I'll have to do a med adjustment but don't want to go there. What has helped you in the past during spring? herpills
Posted by alchemy on March 17, 2013, at 13:14:29
In reply to Re: Hard time of year for mood disorders » linkadge, posted by herpills on March 17, 2013, at 10:25:56
I always wonder what is the reason for higher suicide rates in spring. You would think our bodies would be "happier" with more sunshine. And if it were just because of light and circadian adjustments, why not fall?
The first time I went into the hospital was may.
What i really have a hard time with is feeling more lonely anxiety with longer and warmer days. I cannot seem to reason with my head that I shoulnt feel this way! It's easier for me when I am down to have the weather match my feelings. When it is sunny, I think for me it is harder because I feel guilty for not being outside, claustrophobic, like the world is out there having fun. Or maybe it is because I feel more aware of how down I feel in the presense of a "happy sun"...? The days are already too long for me, and when it is lighter longer it makes it even harder. I even hate the cold and am more likely to go out when it is warmer, but I have found that the mood part of me suffers. Does anyone identify with this?
And where have you been link?
Posted by b2chica on March 18, 2013, at 12:13:02
In reply to suicides are highest in spring, posted by alchemy on March 17, 2013, at 13:14:29
Definately identify with some of what you said.
First and foremost my anxiety kicks in with a bolt late feb early march.
and its full on now.
the key is to contain it (kinda too late) cuz then it exacerbates my depression/agitation. which makes things worse.but i become a hermit about may...not sure why. but i like how you said its harder because you feel guilty for not being outside, like the worls is out there having fun.
and i not sure if its claustrophobic? or the opposite? too open outside. i feel i need to just coverup on my rocker and watch marathon tv repeats...
Posted by brynb on March 22, 2013, at 8:19:45
In reply to suicides are highest in spring, posted by alchemy on March 17, 2013, at 13:14:29
> I always wonder what is the reason for higher suicide rates in spring. You would think our bodies would be "happier" with more sunshine. And if it were just because of light and circadian adjustments, why not fall?
> The first time I went into the hospital was may.
> What i really have a hard time with is feeling more lonely anxiety with longer and warmer days. I cannot seem to reason with my head that I shoulnt feel this way! It's easier for me when I am down to have the weather match my feelings. When it is sunny, I think for me it is harder because I feel guilty for not being outside, claustrophobic, like the world is out there having fun. Or maybe it is because I feel more aware of how down I feel in the presense of a "happy sun"...? The days are already too long for me, and when it is lighter longer it makes it even harder. I even hate the cold and am more likely to go out when it is warmer, but I have found that the mood part of me suffers. Does anyone identify with this?
I identify with a lot of this, Alchemy. My irritability has been at an all time high lately and I can't find a solution. The weather has been so awful and cold in NY that I have no desire to go outside, but when it warms up I become incredibly guilty-feeling if I don't take advantage of the sun and warmth. I don't get it.-b
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 23, 2013, at 13:58:57
In reply to Hard time of year for mood disorders, posted by linkadge on March 15, 2013, at 15:37:04
nice to know i'm in such good company
back to trying my sunlight lamp in the mornings
Posted by herpills on March 25, 2013, at 8:14:29
In reply to Re: suicides are highest in spring » alchemy, posted by brynb on March 22, 2013, at 8:19:45
The weather has been so awful and cold in NY that I have no desire to go outside, but when it warms up I become incredibly guilty-feeling if I don't take advantage of the sun and warmth. I don't get it.
>I have been having similar feelings. I've been isolating too much, and the weather is not helping. Looks like spring is coming late this year. I get depressed and I think "oh I wish it was a nice sunny day I bet I would feel better" then that day comes along and I feel weird and too anxious to go outside and I miss out.
Posted by Jeroen on March 31, 2013, at 16:20:19
In reply to Hard time of year for mood disorders, posted by linkadge on March 15, 2013, at 15:37:04
same here
Posted by Scars R. Stories on April 8, 2013, at 12:42:19
In reply to Hard time of year for mood disorders, posted by linkadge on March 15, 2013, at 15:37:04
> This is a hard time of year for me. Inevitably, I get increase in anxiety, emotionality, insomnia and instability in spring.
>
> Its hard to control. Something just switches on about the beginning of march.
>
> Very intense.
>
> LinkadgeABSOLUTELY! I get hypomanic (some say downright manic, but I can distinguish between being amped up and thinking "IT ALL MAKES SENSE!!!").
I think it's because it's a time of rebirth... the energy that I feel I really believe is connected with the reawakening of the Earth. I cannot sleep without many meds in spring. In fall/winter I sleep just fine.
Probably also related to daylight hours?
Posted by brynb on April 8, 2013, at 14:22:13
In reply to Re: Hard time of year for mood disorders » linkadge, posted by Scars R. Stories on April 8, 2013, at 12:42:19
i was musing about this too (again), today. i had a really bad week about a week and a half ago (was in the psych er after inadvertently taking too many pills trying to sleep/get out of my head); needless to say, it prompted a downward spiral, a close look at my current treatment (which clearly isn't working) and a quick unraveling.
now i'm going through a lot of change (med-induced and otherwise) and i've been really manic the past few days. it's kind of frightening as the "mania" and hypomania i feel has only been really obvious over the past few years. and i can't decide whether it's a really great thing that the weather is so nice here in ny, or just another thing that completely screws up my mood and stability...
-b
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