[AndromedaJulie]

Hi Everyone,

Almost every evening, around 5-6pm, I have a significant increase in my depression and anxiety levels. It significantly interferes with my functioning.

I am looking for reasons for this time cycling to occur. This was not present until my most recent head hit on Feb. 24.

I take Topamax, an SSRI and a mood stabilizer. I did have my mood stabilizer increased 2 weeks ago which helped overall but has not affected this evening timing issue.

I am currently taking supplements:
Mega womens vitamin
Niacin 500 mg
D 5000 mg
E 400 IU
Mega B-50 complex
Curcumin 950 mg
B12 500 mg on empty stomach (this I take in the morning)
Magnesium malate about 200 mg I think
Omegas EPA 720 DHA 480
Vitex chasteberry 400 mg
Adrenal blend with rhodiola 120 mg and holy basil 50 mg
C 500-1000 mg
I take all these pills at dinnertime.

I do still drink some caffeine, I admit: 2 cups coffee daily, at 8:30am and about 1pm.

There are some other obvious things, like - my kids come home from school at 3:30, end of day and quiet, tiredness. I do try to nap but often I can't fall asleep.

I am doing some gardening, spending time in the sun, and trying to do some light exercise daily. I was off sugar completely and fell off the wagon - I know that helps, but I am not overdosing.

A couple times I have cut through this with a very high amount of physical outdoor labor, but it shut me down, so I can't sustain that for more than a day or so.

I am looking for any input about the timing in particular. Is there something I am doing to affect this. Is there something I should do differently to change the timing of my day. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks so much.
Julie