

Hello, 


I was diagnosed Bipolar Type1 in October of 2021 but didn't begin treatment until January 2022. In May of 2022 my medications were changed to be Resipidone, Zolft and hydroxyzine. The Resipidone is mainly to treat my psychosis, auditory and visual hallucinations. Since treatment started in May my mind has been quiet and clear. I have suffered from psychosis since I was 13. 

As I try to understand my diagnosis more and better myself it has come to my attention from my husband that sometimes under emotional distress I black out? I say and do things that I do not remember. There have been other times this has happened but I was manic. I do not believe I am now, but to be honest I am not sure how it feels since my diagnosis is new to me. Could this be a side effect of the medication, or the beginning of a manic episode? 


I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow but it is through a free clinic and they really don't answer questions and rush you out with some  pills and slap you on the ass. I just want to be prepared. If possible I would like to stay on the Resipidone and will stress that to the doctor. 


Thank you for any and all replies!



** If it is important, the behaviour my husband describes is tantrum-like. Excgarated whining, crying and irrational fear of the dark and occasionally screaming.  Typically after an argument between us. 