Posted by KayeBaby on July 20, 2007, at 8:06:15
A few weeks ago I started a small amount of Abilify 2-5mg. I discontinued after about 3 weeks because I started getting tired suddenly.
I thought maybe I had built up a sleep deficit from taking Abilify but I found out that I had a simmering ear infection that could account for the sudden tiredness.I have been off Abilify for a couple of weeks and slowly lost my momentum. On the med I had been getting things done. I had motivation and my mood was great. It seemed my other meds worked better. (Emsam,occasional 100mg provigil, 2-5mg dexedrine) Off of it-nothing seemed to work right. I became demotivated again and rather depressed.
I started the Abilify back up at 2.5 mg and noticed an immediate lift to my mood, 3 days later I am feeling much better, sleeping less (was oversleeping)motivation is improving.
The problem is-I am scared to take this med. I do not have any psychosis. I have dysthymia, ADD, anxiety.
I wonder what it is that the Abilify does that helps so much. When I take a small amount of Dexedrine on the Abilify it works like a charm. Calming and energizing. Without Abilify it makes me feel stoned. When I put on a new patch of Emsam-I can feel a lift in my mood and clarity on the Abilify. Not so much off of it.
Should I be concerned about taking this med seeing that it helps so much. Is there something else I can try?
If there are any mood disordered people who have taken abilify for a long time-I need to hear from you.
I appreciate any thoughts anyone has about this. I need some reassurance about staying on it or information you may have about problems with it so I can weigh it all out before I commit myself.
My biggest problem is lack of energy and motivation-always my biggest problem.
Thanks for any advice you may have for me.
Kaye
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