The time change twice a year is an evergreen topic for MoodSurfing, because it regularly shakes our daily routines and our circadian rhythms, both vital maintenance for folks struggling with mental illness of all kinds.
Two issues seem to come up again and again around Daylight Saving, especially in the spring.
Sleep
Even though one hour doesn’t seem like much of a change in the broad scheme of things, it can play havoc with sleep schedules, especially if your sleep pattern was precarious anyway. Pay extra attention to bedtime and wake time around the time change and try to maintain your usual schedule as much as possible.
Mania and Hypomania
Spring, especially, can be a tricky time to navigate. Talk with a close friend or trusted confidant and ask them to give you a heads up if they note any behavior change. You can give them a list of things to watch out for, and listen to what they say: they are more likely to be aware of any changes than you, yourself are.
Overall
Take it gradually, maintain your usual schedules as much as possible. Look for fellow sufferers, lots of people have trouble with the time change, not just you. And relax! You have eight months before you have to worry about this again!