Hi Dermona
It's definitely tough when most of us typically aren't raised in a way where we're taught how to read or understand our own energy (the ups, downs and everything in between). Personally, it's taken me years to master how I tick and still I'm learning. I found a helpful way of understanding, and it really gave me a unique perspective. I know it's not everyone's thing but Pranic energy and Chi understanding is incredibly insightful on a very natural level.
By the way, certain energy sources, for me, can create either sudden or gradual spikes in energy. Believe it or not, drinking lots of filtered water will give me a boost. Certain foods or liquids will do the same, especially if the chemistry in them is highly reactive with the chemistry in me (basically, caffeine is one of them). I read somewhere where caffeine is the coffee bean plant's own natural pesticide. I suppose too much of it is not so good in a human being. I also find doing a lot of stretching in the morning sends me into a pretty hyper state. I can actually get myself so hyper when it comes to being excited about a project that I feel like I'm on the verge of my heart exploding. When this happens, I'll calm myself through breathing exercises (exhausting long breaths out - releasing a bit of that energy).
About once every couple of months, I absolutely crash and go into some sort of hibernation state. I'll eat for half a day and then sleep on and off for the remaining day and a half. I've learned it's my thing when it comes to recharging for the next couple of months. My husband and kids have come to expect it and thoughtfully give me some space. Then I'm a powerhouse after this. This quirky aspect may change over time, who knows.
My mood swings (mental energy in motion) are often triggered by those around me if I'm not fully conscious. For example, I can be on a high (which my teenage kids love) and then suddenly swing into a low if my husband doesn't share my interest in adventure at the time. Over time, I've learned to let him relax as I look for other more energetic people to share adventures with, such as my kids or friends. This way, I can stay in my high (state of happiness).
Understanding how we tick can feel like a full time job at times. Once you enter into a new sense of understanding about a particular energetic aspect of self, it then becomes part of a skill base. Example: I start stretching exercises when I become a little exhausted. Gives me a boost every time.
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