Hi Everyone,
I agree, riding my bike has been a great anti-depressant! I have epilepsy and was put on a new medication that left me weak and tired for months (I literally slept about 12-14 hours a day). I was so bummed about having to deal with this, plus the fact that I was too tired to even ride. But I started practicing bunny hops, going off small drops, etc. (this didn't take a large amount of energy, but at least I was on my bike). It did a world of good, the anti-seizure medication I'm on does affect mood and when I haven't been on my bike for a while, the depression starts to kick in. Luckily, this site is keeping me motivated to ride my bike even on the cold days. We all deserve a stable happy life, so it's great to see everyone talking about these issues and sharing what works for them.
Enjoy!