Your Mood and Keeping Herps

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I am just wondering something. Have been thinking about it for quite a while, and thought well maybe others might have answers of their own.

I used to own many small furry critters, and no cold-blooded animals for the longest time. Eventually I gave them up due to allergies and they were no longer producing for me (I was breeding them while studying genetics at the time).

Anyways, I was recently diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, and am wondering if others with mental illness have gained any insight or release while working with herps?

I am asking as I have found that during my "manic" stages I a highly interested in working with my herps (rearranging them, etc), and even more interest in my furred animals. I seem to have a higher energy and want, no...crave information regarding various animals (some may have noticed my interest in fifty thousand different animals on here).

I am truly fascinated with herps. I can't get enough of them...they are different than other "pets", though I just can't explain it.

I was also wondering if others have found manic spending a problem when it comes to herps? Always buying more, even if you can't afford it? I am really glad that I don't have acess to credit cards

Anyways, I will probably look at this post later, when I am feeling happier, and wonder or cringe at the thought of posting this. But oh well, I am curious and feel comfortable on this site to seek others of like mind

Take care all,
TK