So far so good with this new addition to my daily meds. I describe my brain as a nascar engine. This medication has helped with the burnout part of having that race car style mind. It has helped a lot with my depression I’ve been in for years and I’m not used to that feeling. I am happy with vraylar and will continue using it as a replacement to my Seroquel-extended release. 

Bipolar 1 Rapid cycling

Other meds: Depakote(am and pm), instant-acting Seroquel(pm only), propanol(as needed for anxiety)

Positive effects: less fatigue, more energy(not too much), regaining the feeling of “autopilot”, increase in stability of moods and bipolar-state cycles, feeling more like myself and enjoying the moments, more social 

Other side-effects: Not used to feeling of autopilot(feels uneasy at times), bug skin crawling feeling(not bad), weight gain(about 10lbs), lower libido(perhaps a positive at times?)