Thanks Sandi and LP. I really apreciate the advice. I saw my IC today and have an appointment with the GP. Talked about the ADs. I'm ok with taking them permanently if needed - though it would be nice to adjust things so that I have my usual energy and motivation. After covering this my IC pointed out that my reactions are within the normal range - a big relief - and that anything I can do to cut back, relax, and make time for myself will go a long way. Well, where have I heard THAT before right? (hey, where is the emoticon button anyway?)
I don't know why the ups and downs come like they do, or why the downs make it so hard to get through. Man, I hate whinning. But I seem to have grown some over the past year and things aren't as bad as they were.