I am guessing lots of people have cycles. I feel I do to some extent, especially when it comes to creativity and insightfulness. Those cycles might actually be a good thing as long as they don't swing wildly.
I was thinking it would be nice to pin the needle slightly on the creative/active side of the equation but it seems lithium doesn't do that. Getting sun and being active probably makes more sense. Time to put the computer away and spend the rest of my day bike riding :-)
I have cycles too. Some psychiatrists say that I'm bipolar. Others use other words. Fortunately, I've never been manic enough for long enough to do serious damage. Mostly I've been prone to disappointment, burn out and depression.
Anyway, the combination of lamotrigine, modafinil and caffeine works well for me. Lamotrigine (an antiepileptic like divalproex aka Depakote) helps to stabilize my mood. And it's easy to adjust modafinil and caffeine as needed to keep me happy and productive.
I am guessing lots of people have cycles. I feel I do to some extent, especially when it comes to creativity and insightfulness. Those cycles might actually be a good thing as long as they don't swing wildly.
I was thinking it would be nice to pin the needle slightly on the creative/active side of the equation but it seems lithium doesn't do that. Getting sun and being active probably makes more sense. Time to put the computer away and spend the rest of my day bike riding :-)