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Mariah and Gamma (111,767) by Chris from UK HFIA is a cohesive, emotionally expressive piece of art. To everyone worried about the numbers, and thinking Mariah should be with a major label, I don't think these things matter anymore. The album sold well, Mariah sounds great, in every interview she seems genuinely engaged and has that sparkle back in her eyes. It's early days, but Gamma appears to be the right label [for] Mariah. I'd take a company that prioritizes my mental wellbeing over profits any day. (Wednesday 8 October 2025; 14:22)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,565) by Chris from UK How much do you know about bipolar Bill? There is no "cure", no 100% effective treatment. Even with treatment you will still experience lows and highs. Behind the highs and lows is the sheer effort to function and that effort can be exhausting. If you look at Mariah's presentation during an interview, I'd guess that she might be using a medication called lithium. Look it up and see the side effects. Sometimes the treatment is like finding a spider in your bathroom, so you set your house on fire to get rid of it. Now imagine you are MC and all that comes with it. (Monday 18 August 2025; 10:32) this is a reply to message 110,563

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,563) by Bill from the UK According to Mariah's own testimony she has been treating her bipolar since 2001, so no, I don't buy that her current presentation is simply down to her taking her medication and regulating her mood, sorry. (Monday 18 August 2025; 07:08)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,552) by Chris from UK Mariah has spoken about living with bipolar disorder, and the medication used to treat it can definitely change how someone comes across. The point of these meds is to stabilise moods, but they can also make a person calmer, more subdued, or less "high energy" than before. So if she doesn't always seem like the same Mariah we remember from the 90s, it's not that she's lost herself - it's that she's managing her health and choosing stability over the extreme ups and downs. She might seem different at times, but that doesn't mean she isn't still the same person at her core. It simply shows how hard she's working to stay well and balanced. For many people with bipolar, treatment means accepting side effects like tiredness or difficulty concentrating in exchange for a safer, more stable life. It's important to remember that a bipolar diagnosis doesn't take away someone's identity. They may need more structure and routine, and they might not live at the same extremes of mood and energy anymore, but that doesn't make them "less themselves". If anything, it shows incredible strength to fight for stability and hold on to a life that feels steady and safe. This just reinforces the fact that she is still the same woman I love and admire, as this is the woman that wrote "There's a hero, if you look inside your heart. You don't have to be afraid of what you are." (Sunday 17 August 2025; 19:11)