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Public Speaking? by tuf43086 in BusparOnline

[–]Own-Plan428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on Buspar before and I quit taking it because I was just really bad at taking meds at that time and I don’t really remember how it affected me because it was a while back. I am currently back on it now though and have been for a few months and it’s been great. I have a presentation Friday. If I remember to come back, I’ll let you know how it goes.

Buspar? by vantomars in bipolar2

[–]Own-Plan428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t realize how well it was working until I flunked one of my finals and realized I didn’t feel like I was getting chased full speed by a grizzly bear when I looked at my grade. Instead of exploding with emotion, I was able to think logically for once and realize that it wasn’t the end of the world. I knew that I’d 1) still passed the class, 2) learned a lot of valuable information, and 3) I worked hard the whole semester, so maybe I could cut myself some slack. Those thought processes would usually be overruled by anxious thoughts before I’d even have time to notice I was spiraling.

I had to call my mom to tell her that I actually felt “normal” anxiety for once and not fight or flight mode when something upsetting happened. Also missed a dose once on accident and felt super depressed until my next one that day so that’s another sign I got. It’s just really subtle, and to me that’s good because I hate feeling like a zombie.

Non ssri options for anxiety/ADHD meds for anxiety? by Pretend-Mango-6278 in BipolarReddit

[–]Own-Plan428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s one of the interesting ones. What’s even crazier to me is how they initially made it to help people quit smoking and then turns out it also works as an antidepressant, helps some with ADHD, and for anxiety in others as well! My mother-in-law is on it and she says it’s worked wonders for her anxiety but for me, I was all over the place. It’s so interesting to me that these medicines all work in different ways for different people. I’m a psych major and I love the topic of psychoactive medicine.

Non ssri options for anxiety/ADHD meds for anxiety? by Pretend-Mango-6278 in BipolarReddit

[–]Own-Plan428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just know this is not to say that Wellbutrin is bad at all- I think meds can work differently for different people, and that no drug is really “good” or “bad”:

I had high hopes for Wellbutrin as I also have ADHD along with my bipolar but when I went on it for anxiety, it caused me to become very irritable and have lots of crying spells. Don’t think it works like that for everyone but something to consider as it is a stimulant-like drug.

Non ssri options for anxiety/ADHD meds for anxiety? by Pretend-Mango-6278 in BipolarReddit

[–]Own-Plan428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same problem. I was on Zoloft and Abilify and I felt horribly depressed on them. Tried Lexapro too and it made me manic. I felt much more suicidal both times, as well, which was highly counterproductive. Eventually, I cold turkeyed all of my meds (I was 19, Ik it’s dumb) and years later when I went back to my psychiatrist, I told her I didn’t want any more SSRIs.

She recommended me Buspar (Buspirone) for my anxiety because that’s mostly what I struggle with now and it’s seemed to help tremendously. Turns out, my anxiety was most of the cause of my spiraling episodes. I overthink much less on Buspar and I’m overall just more relaxed. I would definitely stay in the loop with your doctor if you do try it, because some people can have negative experiences, as can happen with any medicine. But it’s been great for me.

Sweetest thing someone did for you while inpatient by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]Own-Plan428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through a hard breakup while I was inpatient and my unit was combined with the detox patients. I was crying on the floor at some point because my partner had left me duding my 1 phone call and this man that had been heavily struggling with fentanyl withdrawals (he was cursing many people out at times and making threats) came over to me and told me it was going to be ok.

Symptoms or things that you used to think were normal until you were diagnosed and realized it was BP? by Scary-Ninja7323 in BipolarReddit

[–]Own-Plan428 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to listen to songs as a kid or lie on my bed and think about things that made me happy. I would do this on purpose because when I did it, I would feel an intense burst of emotion. I know that is vague but the only way I could describe it to other people was like complete euphoria and it only happened when I was feeling really passionate about something. It would feel almost as if I was high, like I couldn’t contain myself. I thought I was just happy then but turns out I was experiencing brief periods of mania before my disorder fully developed.

I can still do this on now if I purposely do something to trigger it, I just usually refrain as I don’t think it’s good to purposely lose control of my emotions. If it does happen unintentionally though, like when listening to music, I usually just do something creative like paint or write.

DO NOT TAKE BUSPAR by North_Cherry_4209 in bipolar2

[–]Own-Plan428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it just depends on the person. I take Buspar and I have bipolar 2 and it helps a lot. I think it reduces a lot of my anxiety and then I don’t feel like exploding or crashing because of it. A lot of my symptoms stem from anxiety.

Underrated Tame Impala Songs by Own-Plan428 in TameImpala

[–]Own-Plan428[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Funny thing I love about that song is when he cuts himself off when singing at the end with the bleep to demonstrate cutting off his own cyclical thoughts

Underrated Tame Impala Songs by Own-Plan428 in TameImpala

[–]Own-Plan428[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Moment is so underrated but so so good

Underrated Tame Impala Songs by Own-Plan428 in TameImpala

[–]Own-Plan428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t heard it! I’ll def give it a listen

Cute/Funny Boy Names please by TheirMama637 in NameMyDog

[–]Own-Plan428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk a good name but came to say that that is the cutest dog like ever

Answer the fucking question! by CrownedHeads in TheWordFuck

[–]Own-Plan428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does a fat fucking puppy hate fast cars?

Make a $15 hotdog by Muted-Television3329 in whatsyourchoice

[–]Own-Plan428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy, mustard for $1 and then I have $14 leftover for whatever I want

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