Posted by Unh on October 27, 2005, at 7:23:23
In reply to Re: Cymbalta or Lexapro? Need help and patience., posted by Emily Elizabeth on October 26, 2005, at 16:35:58
> I haven't read what everyone else posted, but I was wondering if you have ever tried Seroquel instead of Abilify. It is also an antipsychotic, but many people find it very helpful with anxiety and sleep--two things you mention as problems.
>
> I don't have personal experience with it though, so you might do a "google" search of the boards and/or post a question about it.
>
> Best,
> EE
Hello,Thanks a lot for your answer.
I tried seroquel three years ago, but it made
me feel like a zombie (flattened emotions,
motivations, too sedated), I felt more depressed
and gained weight, besides not having the
improvements I was hoping for (a less disperse
mind, a better mood, motivation, etc.). I
haven't had much of what could be considered
"psychotic" episodes, but being on antipsychotics
make me feel like I'm not myself (I'm like a
mild version of myself, since I'm usually too
worried about controlling myself, adding
something like that to the mixture doesn't make
me feel better). Abilify has made me have
less negative (and a little intrusive) thoughts
about myself, which are very discomforting,
but make me really anxious around people
(I feel almost robotic and excessively alert)
and my head feels very blurry most of the time
(Putting aside the anxiety and the eagerness to eat).Well, seroquel did help with my sleep and
anxiety, but it made me feel even worst
that when I wasn't taking it.Anyway. I may not need an antipsychotic.
But I think that I would be better off
my meds, so I'm not very objective.Does anyone know how long does it takes the
insomnia and anxiety caused by abilify to
disappear? (if it does, of course). I've
been almost three weeks on it, and don't see
any improvement.Have a good day,
J.
poster:Unh
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