I have 2 modes: spring and summer mode I’m at least hypomanic max manic AF and as soon as the first cool morning happens when I reach for a hoodie fall/winter mode happens and I crash into depression. It lasts until the weather warms up until the following spring and the cycle begins again. It’s happened since at least my teen years and I’m a elder millennial now complete with white streaks in my hair. Initially I was diagnosed with Seasonal Affection Disorder and attempted to treat it for many years before I was diagnosed Bipolar 1 after a stay at a hospital with grippy socks and a quiet room 2 years ago. 

So when mania comes creeping up on my crazy ass as it usually does in late summer I have zero communication filter. None. Zilch. I’m a very direct person in general not manic but on that dreaded roller coaster ride I have zero filter telling anyone directly what’s on my mind regardless of how socially inappropriate or rude it is. That’s when I tell my spouse to call in an RX of lithium to the pharmacy. 

My question/discussion is, has anyone else noticed patterns like that and if so, how do you treat or manage it?