Wasatch loop. My car died today. It's currently in the shop. Just glad it didn't die on me on the freeway
My therapist has wanted me to start tracking my mood, so last week was my first week of that. Based on what I've recorded so far she thinks I could be a rapid cycler, but more data points will tell. I was both hypomanic (Tuesday) and depressed (Thursday) at different points last week. Yesterday I stabilized. There was also one day I missed taking my meds (Wednesday), the first time in weeks. We think it was a symptom of depression because I didn't have the willpower to get out of bed and take them. But could also be a symptom of hypomania because I had the thought run through my head: "I'll be fine without them, it's just one day" which is a very hypomanic way of thinking. Eh. That was the day I was just coming off of hypomania but recorded being mildly depressed. I think it's good I'm keeping track of these things now.
We also talked about how sleep and what you eat/when/how often can also affect cycling. I just switched my sleep schedule when I switched jobs, so my circadian rhythm is all off.
Apparently I need to eat more protein. I guess it can help stabilize moods.
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