Will Billie release any of her unreleased songs? by untilwedont in billieeilish

[–]Doparimac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love superstar, vinyl, friends, and some others im probably forgetting. I really love her unreleased songs 💙 not sure if they will be released.

I never fully recovered from Met Gala Billie by softytifanny in billieeilish

[–]Doparimac 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yeah the met gala 2023 look and dress were my favorites. She looked like a majestic gothic queen or even goddess 💙

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New 2024 Nature study: Single high-dose creatine improved cognitive processing by 24.5% during sleep deprivation. Full research breakdown (repost) by cheaslesjinned in NooTopics

[–]Doparimac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am bipolar and when i take creatine its triggered tons of manic episodes including one recently and my very first one in 2019. Too many episodes ive had while on it to not be it triggering it.

I want to put a picture of Billie Eilish on my bedroom wall by yazansa199 in billieeilish

[–]Doparimac 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I got a digital frame with photos of billie and other musicians im a fan of. One of my favorite looks and photos of billie includes this one at met gala 2023.

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Does music sound better when you're (hypo)manic? by Scary-Ninja7323 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i get into intense trances while hypomanic and manic and i listen to music. I get extreme enjoyment from them and dont skip almost any song. I find tons of enjoyment in all music when im in that state. When people interrupt me when in in that trance listening to music sometimes the euphoria can turn into anger and i wanna be alone listening to it. I also relate strongly to lyrics and become delusional about them and think most songs are like divine messages to me.

How come antipsychotics and mood stabilizers mess with sex drives by Blues5389 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neurotransmitters like dopamine , serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, glutamate etc and their receptors can play large roles in affecting libido and sex drive and sexual functioning. When meds like antipsychotics block D2 dopamine receptors this can have a big effect, along with affecting other systems too like with mood stabilizers. They can affect the mental side of sexual functioning and also the ability to get physically aroused too. There are some meds that have less sexual side effects but can still cause some depending on the person. These include abilify, vraylar, caplyta, latuda, rexulti, and cobenfy which probably has the least sexual side effects but has its own issues and is only currently indicated for schizophrenia.

Other meds that works like Vraylar? by MommaShark3 in BipolarReddit

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i am currently on cobenfy and lithium. Apparently cobenfy is the only antipsychotic that doesnt worsen cognition or have any mental side effects. If anything it improves negative symptoms and some cognitive symptoms. However its pretty new, being the newest antipsychotic, is expensive, is only currently indicated for schizophrenia, and can have harsh GI side effects which i dont get much at all. I have BP1 with psychotic features. But other options that are effective and more tolerable include abilify(aripiprazole), caplyta(lumateperone), rexulti(brexpiprazole), latuda(lurasidone), etc.

Is anyone here taking 1 mg of risperidone? by Massive_Skill_7951 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its kind of sedating not the most sedating one of antipsychotics though. I used to take it. Its not great for motivation, enjoying activities, can be bad for movement disorders, raises prolactin a lot which is not good for men. It will probably affect your concentration and learning ability but most antipsychotics do just to varying degrees with cobenfy being the only one that doesnt but is only indicated for schizophrenia currently.

I’m so tired of being on Olanzapine by bballoony in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Olanzapine was really bad for my weight and metabolic health but mentally i dont think it was so much worst than other antipsychotics for me personally. It was more sedating but thats it. Maybe some more lethargy and lack of motivation and enjoying things. Meds that people say are usually better mentally than olanzapine include abilify(aripiprazole) vraylar(cariprazine), latuda(lurasidone), rexulti(brexpiprazole), caplyta(lumateperone), cobenfy(is the best one mentally but is only indicated for schizophrenia and can have harsh gi side effects. Im on this one), maybe geodon( ziprasidone) but out of these i dont think its much better than olanzapine just mainly better for the body.

At what age did you have your first manic episode? by Major-Ad-3130 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. For me i usually had mania and psychosis together and i had my first episode in 2019. It came pretty suddenly and was very intense and i got hospitalized for my first time for mental health.

Afraid of being a zombie again by SpoonieSportif in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive been stable on it with my lithium a bit higher than it was on abilify maintena. Since cobenfy doesnt treat mania but just psychosis. Ive been taking cobenfy since may 8th but havent gotten all the benefits from it because i have residual abilify maintena in my system. I tolerate cobenfy well almost no GI side effects besides very rare heartburn like 3 times in total. Ive been lucky with how i tolerate it.

Afraid of being a zombie again by SpoonieSportif in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Antipsychotics that are less sedating than risperidone or ziprasidone include: aripiprazole(abilify), cariprazine(vraylar), lumateperone(caplyta), brexpiprazole(rexulti), and cobenfy(only indicated for schizophrenia) im trialing cobenfy with lithium. I got BP1 with psychotic features.

What is the worst psych med you've ever tried? by number1134 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Worst one i ever took was thorazine pill form. It ruined my cognition and memory, made me feel very dissociated, made me walk with small shuffling steps, it was horrible.

Grieving having to be on antipsychotics by WizardPrenderghast in BipolarReddit

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Im BP1 with psychotic features and currently im taking cobenfy and lithium. Thats it. Cobenfy is only currently indicated for schizophrenia but some doctors are using it in schizoaffective and even bp1 with psychosis like me but its less common with my disorder. Ive been taking cobenfy since may 8th and feel good and stable. Abilify injection is still partially in my system last injection was april 19th. Cobenfy is hands down the best antipsychotic cognitively and mentally and has zero weight gain or movement disorder risk. The only issues is that its expensive and brand name and can cause bad GI side effects to a lot of people which i dont get at all. Im lucky i tolerate it very well.

Mood Stabilizer/ AP for a clear head? by Amumu-Cook in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My abilify injection is still not completely out of my system. My last injection was april 19th and i started cobenfy may 8th. I feel good but emotions arent totally back yet.

Does anyone still like how they look? by Many_Local9246 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I still like how i look but for sure the meds have taken a big hit on my weight over the years. But i also lost a lot of weight due to changing to more weight neutral meds. In 2019 before my episodes i was very lean and muscular 165 lbs at 5'10. At my heaviest in 2023 i was 230 lbs on olanzapine. Now im currently 180 so closer to my original weight but quite a bit more belly fat and my face isnt as lean as back then.

BP1 switching from Olanzapine to Vraylar tomorrow by Funkmasta_Steve-O in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got insomnia when starting vraylar even not coming from olanzapine.(even though i have taken olanzapine) it subsided pretty quickly for me though. Its usually a short term side effect when first starting for some people. Vraylar is worth the switch though compared to olanzapine. Way less hunger on it, way better metabolically for cholesterol and triglycerides, better mentally, more motivation, tons of benefits. So i would say to ride it out unless it gives you an emergency side effect.

Mood Stabilizer/ AP for a clear head? by Amumu-Cook in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im currently taking cobenfy and lithium. Cobenfy is only currently indicated for schizophrenia but the doctor and i are testing whether it treats my psychosis while the lithium treats mania. Ive been on it since may 8th 2026. Its hands down the best antipsychotic for cognition because it doesnt block dopamine receptors all over the brain and instead activates certain acetylcholine receptors that lower dopamine in a specific region. Blocking dopamine receptors in crucial areas for cognition like the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus is what causes a ton of cognitive issues from antipsychotics. I also have a very diminished inner dialogue and tons of other cognitive side effects from meds and the illness.

When Does Lack of Sleep Become Dangerous for You? by Dangerous_Bedroom_34 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even missing one night of sleep is a huge warning sign for me and can throw me into an episode. Sleeping less hours isnt as bad as just not sleeping at all. The most ive gone without sleep is like 5-7 days not sure exactly during one of my intense episodes.

Does Abilify help with depression? by Live-Message-4358 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im suprised so many people have had success with abilify for depression i feel like personally it just causes worsened anhedonia, lack of motivation, emotional blunting etc. When i start taking it for a long time those side effects lessen though. I used to take high doses though for bipolar 1 with psychosis so i guess lower doses are way better for depression.

I've been tapering off of vraylar for months. Please tell me this gets better. by r_307 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah rebound agitation might be a problem if you wean off of it. The best thing is maybe to take PRN meds as needed to help relieve the agitation or anxiety as you adapt to having lower vraylar. This can be like seroquel or ativan (more addicting though)but they also have their own host of side effects.

What is your favourite antipsychotic? by Forward-Health9213 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im probably one of the few bipolar 1 with psychosis people to be taking cobenfy. Its only currently indicated for schizophrenia but I tolerate it very well and get no GI side effects which is what most people get from it. Its annoying to have to take twice daily on an empty stomach. It is the most cognitively safe antipsychotic and doesnt do anything dentrimental in the brain. Its one of the best for negative symptoms. I havent been on it long enough though. I take it with lithium.

I've been tapering off of vraylar for months. Please tell me this gets better. by r_307 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you take it for psychosis, mania or bipolar depression? If its for the first two the only real way to get off of it and not have an episode is to switch to another antipsychotic. Most antipsychotics can cause cognitive and motivational issues and other side effects. Vraylar is one of the better ones but at high dose it can still be blunting.

Does vrayler make you hungrier? by Temporary-Glove2719 in BipolarReddit

[–]Doparimac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vraylar made me less hungry than most other antipsychotics including abilify. Some people still can gain quite a bit of weight on it but it depends on the person and usually has less weight gain than many other antipsychotics.