Aripiprazole (Abilify) Not Your Typical Dopamine Blocking Medication

Aripiprazole is a dopamine serotonin receptor partial agonist. Influencers like Joe Rogan have commented on this medication in past shows and there seems to be a lot of controversy surrounding its use in depression specifically.
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[@chloekovack4964]

I am taking this med for a mood stabilizer anxiety and depression. It has helped me so much! I didn't have any negative effects at all other then sleeping alot at first. Has changed my life for the better!

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Glad the treatment is working. If you haven't subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Same here

[@spoonbillyerd]

Is this med safe

[@isDZ1]

@@brixtonave7448 hello sir have you consumed it? how was it?

[@isDZ1]

@@PraveenSrJ01 how was abilify for u ? does it work?

[@bakingwhiz4014]

My mom was prescribed Abilify which is a prescription drug that is known to cause suicidal tendencies. She has NO previous history of depression or suicidal thoughts. She took the medication on May 12th, 2022 and within hours of taking the medication she took her own life on May 13th, 2022

[@bakingwhiz4014]

That drug literally ruined and ripped my family to shreds. I’ve talked to multiple lawyers and all of them are to scared to take on the fucking company (that fyi recalled this shit medicine twice; and who Canada has a class action lawsuit against). Absolutely insane.

[@stevewilliams4842]

@@bakingwhiz4014 I'm so sorry to hear that..i really can't imagine what you had to go through stay strong :((

[@andrewfennell5995]

Omg that's horrible

[@enough1494]

Terrible, but the problem with that is that it takes days to weeks to have enough in your system to cause any effects.

[@JerryJmindfuladvocate]

Been on abilify injection 300 mg for 5+ years. It’s not perfect but it’s something to help me cope in life. Thanks for the video.🙏🏽🙂

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Appreciate you sharing your story here

[@EricCole69]

Do you have erectile dysfunction?

[@nrsrchd]

As a former psyche nurse, we use to call this Ablinot. We rarely saw anyone who this made a difference.

[@the7thlettr167]

Well you’re just a nurse and not a doctor so stfu

[@garyd19851985]

I started abilify and cipralex. And it has helped me in a major way. I stoped drinking everyday and started enjoying regular things again. I really missed having any good feelings.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Great, love to hear about positive outcomes. If you haven’t subscribed already, please do, and spread the word about what we are doing here.

[@nz2940]

That's great to hear. I'm on cipralex and was given Abilify yesterday as I kept getting bad panic attacks. I hope it works for me too.

[@AyoubHerchi-z2m]

​@@nz2940did abilify help you?

[@AyoubHerchi-z2m]

​@@nz2940how you doing

[@bluesweatshirts7113]

Im prescribed abilify as a treatment for my bipolar and it’s honestly been really helpful with little side effects, interesting to hear how it affects everyone differently

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

thanks for the comment glad we could helps facilitate a discussion

[@karineaw4425]

Can u get happier with this drug.i also on this drug 5mgit cause me agitation

[@bluesweatshirts7113]

@@karineaw4425 It makes me happier and more stable as a baseline. It’s different for everyone though

[@paulsegers1880]

What kind of bipolar and how many mg were you on?

[@steveslivemusic]

I was on 2 mg Abilify as an add on to my antidepressant. I loved it! I honestly had never felt so good. I was waking up early (never been a morning person) and was motivated to get things done. It also totally zapped all my anxiety. Unfortunately the only side effect I had was weight gain. I gained over 10 pounds in about 6 months. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week so this was a deal breaker for me. I went off it and the weight melted off quickly. I still haven’t found a med that worked like abilify did. I heard Latuda worked similarly to abilify with less chance of weight gain. However it’s super expensive and my crappy insurance wont cover it unfortunately. Sometimes I think about just going back on the abilify and dealing with the weight gain.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

I appreciate you sharing your story, powerful stuff

[@howardbergerson5359]

I take same dosage for same reason i don't feel a difference other than im not angry all the time. Interesting how they effect people differently.

[@ami2evil]

@@howardbergerson5359 Are you still taking it, and are you on any other meds?

[@SnappuNoKoe]

My parents had to find a generic brand of latuda for my brother from a company in india that was heavily discounted and worked great for him. Though i'm not sure how easy it would be to find it.

[@Rajivrocks-Ltd.]

@@howardbergerson5359 My brother was on the stuff for a long time, 10mg dosis. He gained ALOT of weight. But it really calmed him down. You are lucky you didn't gain weight because I saw what it did to my brother. It destroyed his confidance getting that overweight. I am going to take him to the gym when he gets back on it to help him out and gain back his confidance

[@hefzi-babeula8631]

To be honest doctor, I took many psychotics meds for decades and I was feeling “good” but was not present 100% Almost died from withdrawal side effects, because I stopped abruptly. It took me almost a year to fully come off meds. It took a lot of spiritual growth. Thanking God he had mercy. I have been off meds since 2018 and I have never been better. Holistic might not be the fast food of treatment but it is the long term effectiveness to go for. And last but not least God all the way 🙏🏽🥰

[@jakemagulick7006]

That's good and all for you, but for someone like me (and many others) not taking medications is a death sentence. As someone with schizophrenia, it's impossible to function as a human without antipsychotics and could very well lead to death.

[@hefzi-babeula8631]

@@jakemagulick7006 I totally understand. I was diagnosed with psychosis and OCD full blown. I totally get what you are saying. I pray wholeheartedly, one day you are completely heal🙏🏽

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

This is great, I think it's important to appreciate the benefits of lifestyle as well as medication. I don't understand why people cannot understand that these things can coexist without any issue.

[@hefzi-babeula8631]

@@ShrinksInSneakers Well I did it for over a decade. Back then I did not know about medication, side effects, withdrawal effects and holistic approach, etc. All I did was work and needed something just to get me through the day on a daily basis to make money. As I mentioned to Jake, I understand each "lifestyle and medication", but at the end it is true the spiritual battles we have. I pray for healing for each! Stay safe and prayerful!

[@ladydeanna3775]

Amen!

[@sunsickk]

I take this currently, it did NOT make me tired, it made me restless, twitchy and blurred vision

[@aminulkamil585]

I took this medication for depression because I had problems with daydreaming and it has helped a lot.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

It's good to have both sides of the discussion sometimes in these comments I see nothing but people who have had poor experiences with medication, clinically I've seen people get better with medication glad things are working out

[@Sentientmatter8]

Maladaptive daydreaming?

[@BetterEverydayAthletics]

I requested tapering off of Abilify a few months ago because of fears about the long term effects such as Tardive Dyskinesia and am having very noticeable withdrawal symptoms I think. It was originally prescribed to help me with anger issues but ever since I took my last dosage about a week ago, I have felt exhausted and fatigued as well as depressed. This is the opposite of what I was worried about given the whole reason why I started on it years ago was for anger management, not depression. Depression has never been a struggle for me before until I got completely off of Abilify.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

This medication is modulating the dopamine pathways which can have a positive effect on mood. Many times this medication has been proven to work as an adjunctive treatment for depressive disorders not fully treated with other medications. I would talk with your doctor and find out what options there are including restarting at a lower dose and tapering more slowly. One thing I can say is the half life of this medication is 96 hours and it will take 20 days to fully clear from the body so after one week there would still be a lot of medication in the body. Hope this helps

[@stephenroldan5107]

Normal

[@NatashaLaGrone-j9b]

I wouldn't worry, TD is so rare.

[@cornoc]

How rare? You have numbers?

[@Catturtlelover3000]

Abilify worsened my anxiety and made me extremely paranoid. I told my psychiatrist what it was causing and she didn’t believe me. As soon as I got off of Abilify the paranoia stopped.

[@ravuckshatransitvideos]

me too

[@antoniomarrujo8805]

Me three!

[@unaiguillem7625]

Can they make me take abilify? Is that legal?

[@Catturtlelover3000]

Abilify made me extremely paranoid and worsened my anxiety. My psychiatrist didn’t believe me and as soon as I got off it the paranoia stopped….

[@scaredhvh1]

Sorry u have a terrible psychiatrist

[@senior1146]

It works well for me now been on it for 2 years no side effects at all.

[@sonyacarlisle341]

Same for me too 🙂

[@keifferlee4120]

Do either of you happen to be diagnosed with BP one disorder? I've recently been diagnosed with that and I am super anxious about taking the medication I have the 10 mg I'm supposed to do my first week at only 5 mg in my second week increase to the full 10 mg dose I was on lithium once but that was not very that was awful that one did not work for me at all however I keep seeing all these it makes me so drowsy side effects and I've took it three days now and I've not been made drowsy at all I'm kind of the opposite it's made me a little jittery I don't know I'm just wondering if It's even a normal prescription for DP-1 disorder because so far I've just heard a lot of people talking about schizophrenia borderline personality and major depressive so I'm just trying to figure out if it's something that is regularly prescribed for BP one or if I need to ask about trying something else?

[@sonyacarlisle341]

@@keifferlee4120I'm bp..take your time and don't increase too quickly also if your getting jittery try taking half of the pill and then increase slowly

[@mstarrjr]

Not yet. Tardive Dyskinesia can be permanent, as well as diabetes

[@letyourlightshine2727]

@@mstarrjr I can believe I took this before my new doctor put me back I'm glad I survived

[@galax12370]

my brother who has severe autism 3rd class and mental retardation (basically hard to make any sense) has taken this. Before he had manic episodes and it got worse and worse. He is basically inable to do anything he barely speaks. First time he took this he was really sick and told us he didn't want to take it. Week later he said with eyes wide open that it has changed him. He no longer wreacks the house in anger and literally stopped talking to himself at all. It's like he was supposed to take this. I have no illusions that this will not give him his mind back but he feels so much better thanks to abilify

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

What a great outcome, I'm so happy for you and your brother. These medications can work well and for for some patients, it's life changing in a good way. If you haven’t subscribed already, please do, and spread the word about what we are doing here.

[@lanceelzy1246]

My son has classic Autism, and he takes 1mg, and he no longer speaks jibberish to him self, his temper was suppressed, no outburst, and no screaming. It's like it's a new kid. We are just monitoring any side effects. We've been doing it for 5 days only. So far, so good. He's been really quiet, so we are making sure it's not affecting his speech, even though he considered non-verbal. So, far life has been great the past 3 days.

[@RJ-2skies]

​@@lanceelzy1246Hello. I'm just discovering this video and your comment. How are things going a year later? Is he still showing positive results from Abilify?

[@yamalama3142]

@@lanceelzy1246are you guys serious? Just because your children make noises and say random stuff in the comfort of their home, you give them antipsychotics that have been proven to cause many long lasting detrimental effects? You guys have killed these boy’s personalities. Do you consider being docile and silent a success when it comes to mental health? Autism is not an illness either and definitely not something antipsychotics is for. This is scary to hear, if you’re gonna have kids expect the unexpected they aren’t gonna be perfect people they are a byproduct of you and your actions you portray around them. Don’t just drug them once you see a bit of abnormalities

[@xjar215x]

⁠​⁠@@yamalama3142you’ve obviously never been in their shoes. They aren’t describing little “quirks”. Reread their comments. If anything their true personalities can finally shine through with the help of the medication.

[@1956403859]

First off I think it's amazing that you're still answering comments 8 months on. Like props to you. I was wondering if it's normal to experience fatigue and tiredness as a side effect of this medication. It's 10mg, prescribed alongside Zoloft for depression. It's just be odd to me because that exhaustion hit within several hours of taking it, and I'm still experiencing it after a few days. Anyways, thanks for your time.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

I’m trying to build a community here and it takes interaction to do so, I’m happy to help make psychiatry more accessible. Fatigue is a common side effect, it should improve with time but my trick for fixing this issue is to just take the medication before bed. The half life is very long so timing of the dose doesn’t matter. Hope this helps and please subscribe if you haven’t already and spread the word about what we are doing here.

[@AP-nx6xo]

I take Abilify at bedtime so I don’t get tired the next day

[@Donkeykong77767]

​@@AP-nx6xoThats nice. Does this still work ?

[@AP-nx6xo]

@@Donkeykong77767 yup. Abilify has been working for me for 12 years or so. I take it at night I haven’t had a depression in all this time. I use to get hypomanias for 3 or 4 months and then crash for 6 months It was awful

[@carolinehunt2752]

Hello, my 23 year old daughter was initially prescribed an SSRI for what her psychiatrist diagnosed as depression. As her depression worsened the dose was upped 3 times. When sitting her 3rd year exams for medicine she went into a full blown manic episode where she thought she could speak 20 languages etc. After 6 months in a psych hospital her meds were 1000mgs of lithium with 300mgs of seroquel. 2 years on she is now on 600mgs of lithium and 50mgs of seroquel. The problem now is her anxiety is very high with low mood. We reduced the seroquel because she was unable to study or concentrate on her course work so had to give up her dreams of becoming a doctor. She is now hoping to return to uni to study forensic science which is why we decided to reduce her seroquel and lithium. Blood lithium steady at 0.6. she has now been prescribed abilify 0.5mgs to start then onto 10mgs. Please could you let me know what you think of this drug regime. Her manic phase lasted 3 weeks, 2 years ago with no other manic episode. Her main problem is anxiety. I would really appreciate any feedback. Sorry for long post.

[@ami2evil]

How is she doing now? I have had very similar symptoms, multiple times in my life, and it has also ruined my life many times... I'm 41, and have been drinking a lot lately, and have to try something else again... Hopefully she is doing well, I have also previously been on lithium, and seroquel as well, many years ago...

[@redeamed19]

Im just starting on this medication. researching more about it. thanks for this video.

[@amstorm8954]

I just started too lets hope it will work

[@lora97006]

My husband, age 47, was diagnosed 10/2018 schizo-affective bipolar was on pill form of Abilify, but wasn't consistent & after another psychosis has now been on Abilify Maintena (400) injectable for 2 years now. Given the fact that we were having some marital issues before this psychosis the side effects weren't an issue for him because all he really cared about was that his psychosis and hallucinations were gone. I hadn't put 2 & 2 together about the side effects until more recently, which I will do my best to explain here & would greatly appreciate feedback and/or suggestions. In conversation about our marriage, he will tell me that he wants to make it work, but his actions don't ever match his words. However, I wasn't attributing him being this way to the medication, at first. He hasn't always been the best about keeping his word, but this was getting ridiculous. Then a series of things happened kind of close together when it was beyond actuons not matching his words- I was more or less asking "Who are you?" Then I found some older text messages between us and I swear I fell in love with him all over again (sap, I know, lol). This was the icing on the cake of events I thought to myself, "woah, his empathy & compassion are completely absent. Being down memory lane made me realize just HOW DIFFERENT he had become. That's why we're not connecting & he is unable to keep his word. I was under the impression that he was just being lazy about working on the relationship. Every level of intimacy is gone (mentally, emotionally, physically). When I tried to have the discussion about potentially tapering & trying something else because I am not only worried about these effect in the longer term for him individually- but I have essentially been without intimacy, and my husband for years now & know I don't want to live this way forever.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

This is not medical advice, and you need to talk to your doctor before making any changes to medical treatments. I think what we need to always keep in mind is what the disease process itself does to a person over time with or without medication. Almost all severe mental illness affects cognitive function. Some people do experience emotional blunting from medication but complete changes in personality would not be a common occurrence. I do not know his case, and I really cannot comment on it directly, but I think it’s difficult to tease out which part is causing what, is it a rare side effect of medication or just the disease process itself over time at 47 years old I would assume it’s been going on for some time. Sorry I can’t provide a more robust answer, I simply don’t know enough about the situation. Hope this helps, if you haven’t subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about the community we are building here.

[@ez2u1]

You have a fairy tale story about what marriage and love is… you didn’t marry the man you married for what you can get from him. The man is mentally stop expecting from him and start living . Life is bigger than your complaints. Make your life work.Than real love will develop

[@prestonmartin8268]

Any updates on this? I’d suggest you try to get him to taper off of the Abilify Maintena unless he’s actually mentally Ill and really needs it. He should recover fully within two years depending on how long he was on the injections

[@lora97006]

@@prestonmartin8268 thank you for your response and for checking in. He was tapered off and has been fully without the meds for a few months now. Been researching, but haven't found a lot of positive info. I pray that he comes back I really do. He's been ok since tapering, he did however mention that he was hearing "something" the other day and over the few days that followed. During that time I shared with him some ideas that I had found that were successful for other sufferers. At first I thought that he'd want to be running to get back on the meds but he has been holding strong and we are making plans of what to do in the case of things turning into something more, but for now I am hoping that getting him healthier will help make the difference. I've been doing massage, stretching, & cupping with/for him and trying to get him to eat better. Any advice definitely welcomed.

[@lora97006]

@@ez2u1 that is horribly shallow minded of you. May someone bless your heart with love and minds eye with vision to see beyond yourself.

[@cookie-nzl8940]

Just got prescribed this today. Im schizotypal and I hope it helps with my paranoia, intrusive thoughts and sleep. Starting at 15mg. I haven't slept right for weeks. They are giving me promethazine 10mg aswel.

[@isDZ1]

so how it goes ? work for you?

[@thefogisgone3662]

Abilify gives me severe restless leg and just screws with my nervous system. Makes my body and mind feel indescribably bad. I stopped taking it after 6 months on 5 mg and I've felt and slept better since I stopped

[@AlexSelf-Help]

I heard it Leads to sexual side effects, like compulsive intercourse. Is it also affecting the sexual feelings eg orgasms intensity, and sensitivity of genitals etc?! Or is it just the ‚desire‘ that abilify causes?

[@innocentbystander4650]

I made a full recovery from schizophrenia after taking Aripiprazole. I recommend it.

[@JimmyJam427]

I just got my first prescription of this and just took my first one. 5mg once a day. I have never been on a medication like this before so fingers crossed it helps. (Taking it for depression/anxiety)

[@nihil8436]

It's not going to help that

[@XRemARx]

@@nihil8436 yea it does in combination with an anti depressant

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

This is approved for augmentation with antidepressant medication and in most cases thats how I would use it. Doses of 5-10 mg/day combined with an SSRI/SNRI can provided that added benefit if full remission is not achieved.

[@gqg741]

Does it also work for insomnia?

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

@@gqg741 See the above reply, hope it helps

[@Rajivrocks-Ltd.]

My brother was on this stuff for a few years, he is suffering from psychotic episodes. It was well managed. But he has been of it for a while and now he has psychotic episodes everyday and it's really destroying my family. His Psychiatrist decided to put him back on. I really really hope he gets back to how he was before. That way he can go to therapy and work on his issues whilst also being calm at home. I really wanna help him but when he goes into one of his episodes I can't help but really get angry at him (not in his face ofc) for doing this to my mom (he is yelling to my mom basically everyday because of the episodes, for hours usually and I see it taking its toll on her).

[@anishaffaressas6432]

I hv been prescribed abilify for a depression that i had, but it gets me always tired and anxious !

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

There is a lot of variables that go into how someone will respond to medication. I wish we had better genetic markers to be more accurate but the since has not established consistent markers as of yet. So, that makes medication choices a little more trial and error than say oncology. Akathisia and sedation are common problems with this class of medication. Appreciate the comment, let me know if you have more questions

[@letyourlightshine2727]

It's not for that it's for schizophrenia I'm actually appalled my doctor gave me this shit

[@karmaline]

Another great video… Still waiting for the consultation link$$$ per mins.. Maybe too many legalities but if not you would make a killing because you were an amazing doctor and care and passionate. I’m in Canada and hard to find good Drs! I asked my psychiatrist what about vraylar,-he said he never heard of it 😤 but we do sell it here…april it was fdA… joke Great work!

[@jemnotjam]

just another Q, so if you're not a schizophrenic and say don't have an excess of dopamine at all (like a super depressed person example) you don't have to worry about Abilify further decreasing levels of dopamine? It should only ever increase dopamine in someone who lacks it whether lacking in the mesolimbic, mesocortical pathway etc.? great vid btw, subscribed :D

[@cornoc]

No, it’ll reduce the activity of dopamine in brain regions where dopamine neurotransmission is high, and increase activity in dopamine-sensitive neurons in regions where dopamine activity is low, regardless of whether those activity levels are normal or pathological. It’s not a miracle cure, and it can easily boost or dampen dopamine activity inappropriately depending on your neurophysiology and the part of the brain it infiltrates.

[@KELSthegreat]

Can you explain how/why Abilify is effective for bipolar mania, mixed states, and as an adjunct for unipolar depression but is not effective for bipolar depression? This has always confused me.

[@1974alancampbell]

Its unique mechanism for my Anxiety was that it stopped me from feeling anything if -10 was a panic attack and 10 was Joy. It put me at 0 bang in the middle. Nothing I felt nothing and this is not human.

[@AnonMedic]

Since my best friend has been taking abilify he has lost his drive. Became lethargic. Is more depressed than ever. And for the first time in his life said he didn't want to live.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Sounds like a difficult situation. I'm sure there is a lot more to the story but it would be a good idea to have your friend talk with the doctor prescribing the medication.

[@diann3880]

Read the insert. It’s all in there

[@AnonMedic]

@@ShrinksInSneakers we aren't friends anymore. He wigged out on me and tried to stop me from leaving his house by grabbing me. I ended up choking him out and leaving in anger. Unless he apologizes for his episode (he won't)... I wont ever go to his house again or speak to him.

[@MsLee-oh7hy]

I loved taking Abilify it helped with my irritability sensitivity well annoyance to sounds. It decreased my anxiety and depression.

[@juniormints58]

I have involuntary muscle movements due to Abilify. I don't advise anyone to take it. Waiting on a class action suit to be started up. I will jump on that train. Very restless in Florida.

[@SpinningClouds]

Thank you for this video! Aripiprazole in combination with lamotrigine (maybe you could do a video on this) has stabilized my bipolar symptoms. I'm very thankful for this medication.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Thank you, I can do that I really like abilify as an adjunctive treatment for bipolar disorder and I like the side effect profile of lamotrigine (no weight gain) is great the down side is getting to a good dose given the risk of steven Johnsons syndrome. I appreciate the support on the channel

[@jounstam530]

Hello! Im also bipolar and they oedered abilyfy to ease my panic attacks and anxiety. I didnt start medication yet, need more information first. For how long youve had the medication? Any side effects or lack of emotions?

[@SpinningClouds]

@@jounstam530 A year and no. I've been lucky enough to have no side effects. It has not flattened me either.

[@jounstam530]

I was about to start the medication today. But they didnt have the med stored in pharmacy. Then suddently I stumble in video of panic attacks. IT SAVED MY LIFE! Highly recommend, "loving my panic attacks by Kyle Cease"

[@blossom.583]

How are you now ? I'm too eating abilifay And lamictal And l very scaried

[@tahsinyaminnur2071]

I'm currently taking aripiprazole, but I'm experiencing a range of negative side effects, which seem to encompass many of the known side effects associated with the medication. I initially started at a 5mg dosage as a mood stabilizer, and I'm currently on my sixth day of this treatment. I'm concerned about the possibility of these side effects worsening, especially since I'm scheduled to increase my dosage to 10mg after two weeks.

[@fernandodacosta3598]

What side effects are you experiencing?

[@tamashiinoshinka]

I started taking it two years ago for psychosis and the first months were awful, and that's the least I can say to describe them, even now after 2 years I still feel restless, no peace at my heart, my chest feels like a rock, the world sounds and looks dull, my emotions faded away...

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

It honestly could be the disease process itself, if someone is off medication for that long there isn't evidence for long term problems like those described

[@tamashiinoshinka]

No I'm still taking medication @@ShrinksInSneakers

[@blissy.L]

does taking Abilify along with Adderall cause the adderal not to work as effectively? I heard this somewhere. I just started taking both these meds - Im diagnosed with adhd, autism and bipolar. Thank for any help with this question!

[@blossom.583]

I'm bipplar . Narcolepsy Adhd I eat modafinal Lamictal Abilify Dose aderall Bettae than modafinal In narcolepsy

[@RoMaracle]

You all sound normal I don't feel but I cry still

[@nitagirl614]

I think it's also been approved for PTSD

[@MrsMelMel1977]

My 12 year old autistic son started off with 2mg and has graduated to 10mg he seems to build immunity to every dose after a few months of taking it

[@gloindigo9658]

I was 18 they gave me abilify under law couldn't say no and changed my life. First it felt like all my muscles where working overtime. If I sat down to relax I would fell like I needed to keep moving and I started to loose my hair and weight. Couldn't sleep and actually started to hear voices. Never head voices until the 2day on them. Long story short I'm better now been 7 year off any ssri meds

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Akathisia is a major problem with Abilify which is the constant feeling of restlessness or need to move. Medications are not for everyone and there are a range of psychotherapeutic, lifestyle, and complementary alternative medicines that can offer value. I never fully dismiss any one tool because you never know which one will be valuable in a case as each person id different.

[@gloindigo9658]

@@ShrinksInSneakers the system forced the drugs on me. You do know anything about mistreatment?

[@briangingras5886]

Just takes 2 mg to abilify starting today. So far, it's been almost 2 hours. No akastesia which is one of the side effects of ant. I'm only at 2 mg when you move up, that's another story. I've had the akastesia from latuda in the past. And U toss and turn iand legs kiick hard to sleep at night. I read that Vitamin B6 can help alleviate it. I went to the drugstore took 300 mg 3 100 mg tablets, and it did calm me down.

[@simsim5919]

If you want your enjoyment in life to be over and instead experience complete misery by having your dopamine and serotonin receptors blocked ask to be forcibly injected with this.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

I hope no one is forcibly injecting you with this medication. Aripiprazole will act to increase dopamine transmission in low dopamine states e.g. depression. It’s a partial agonist not an antagonist at the dopamine receptors.

[@simsim5919]

@@ShrinksInSneakers yes I was on a community treatment order and was forced injections for 7 months, the first injection was Olanzapine and then abilify, abilify is not better than Olanzapine or all other antipsychotics it made me miserable. I agree people should have freedom of choice not forced to take something .

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

@@simsim5919 I agree, like all medical doctors I believe in autonomy and the right of the patient to make their own informed decisions regarding treatment. We present you with the options for treatment including the course and prognosis of no treatment and let the patient decide what would be best. I appreciate your comment and hopefully we can begin to change the way people think about psychiatry.

[@evelynpeprah9463]

This is great information. I have been listening to people on KZbin. But this is the best so far. I love your videos. Well informed. Can you take antianxiety drug with risperdal at the same time?

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

anxiety medication can be combined with risperidone, always talk with your doctor before making any changes and watch for any drug interactions

[@cccamp3559]

I've been on it for a month now for my bipolar makes me feel more leveled mood doesnt flexuate as much i recommend it.

[@renovatio9529]

I have one specifik question. I have been diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder and borderline (suffering a lot) Will Abilify gives me a feeling that I am safe and confident in my body and surroundings ? That it will gives me more identity.

[@Mixedbberries]

I'm so nervous and scared after being coerced into taking Abilify after having horrible withdrawal from another medication. I was recovering from another drug, and put on 2mg for three days. I stopped it immediately after it started to mess with my sleep, and it's been 8 days off, and I'm still struggling to get sleep. Every medication I try gives me side effects worse than the initial reason for taking it. Not only that but I have some diminished enzymes to break down meds. I'm so scared taking Abilify has caused me a permanent form of insomnia and I'm beyond miserable. How long does this last in your body?

[@kathyglass2922]

I hate the drugs too

[@ami2evil]

I have the same issues with meds, does anything work for you?

[@ami2evil]

@@kathyglass2922 Have you found anything that works?

[@NMW80]

I know how u feel. I have severe insomnia and it’s ruined my health and mental health

[@matthewrousseau2982]

It is not conclusive evidence that dopamine levels are the cause of psychotic disorders. It's could just be a bandaid. But a bandaid that can help with symptoms so a person can function again

[@pako2790]

Pairing arippiprazole with akineton eliminated anxiety and akathesia

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

akathisia is a major problem with this medication, glad the addition of akineton helped

[@freemeusa476]

Was started at 5mg and no other meds, history of OCD, social anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar, xanax abuse, recently had a week long bout of extreme trauma/ ptsd induced schizophrenia. Never had any prescribed meds for the disorders. Does 5mg of abilify sound like a good starting point for the history

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

My general rule is 5-10 mg/day for depression and higher doses for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Most people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder will need at least 15 mg/day and in some cases up to 30 mg/day. Now if this is the first medication you are taking and have no prior history of medication use, I might start with 5 mg to assess tolerance and limit side effects. The goal is to keep a patient on a medication until they are stable, starting with too high of a dose of titrating too fast can result in people coming off the medication shortly after starting which is not the goal. I like abilify and ziprasidone as first line options for patient who have not taken medication before, even thought the efficacy may not be as high, they have lower side effect potential and are weight neutral medications. Hope this helps

[@ljnv]

How are you doing now

[@freemeusa476]

@@ljnv cured no meds. I feel meds are the problem using interactive work sheets as developed by doctor David burns worked for me. I also combined that with the wim hoff breathing method. To immediately balance brain chemistry. Both I highly recommend. Imo get off the meds they just create more issues

[@almondwiner]

Do they make you gain due to a bigger appetite or metabolism changes you cant control? I suffer with an eating disorder and this pill really made me feel good but i stopped without telling anyone due to severe fear or uncontrollable weight gain

[@butterboy5621]

I would Really like to see and would appreciate a video on anti-sychotic selection. Like all things being equal why do you choose one second generation anti psychotic over another? For example, why would you choose to use abilify over vraylar, or vice versa? How does what symptoms you see influence that? I understand minimizing metabolic risk and EPS risk etc....but beyond that? Like a combination of evidence and anecdote. This is something I struggle with and would really like more insight into. Thanks for all you!

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Sure, sounds like a good topic. A lot of medication selection is about side effects. If you have a person for example who is first break and new to medication you do not want to start with medications like zyprexa. You want to use medications with the lowest risk of side effects and help the persons adjust to the process of taking medication. If they have schizophrenia they will need to be on medication for many years its best to reserve these medications until the need arises. There is more to it but side effects is a big reason for using second generation medications. Hope this is start to understanding

[@idontknoweither8112]

I was prescribed 2.5 mg Abilify dose today for my neuroticism and was cautious about taking them because I have exams coming up and the side effects might impact my performance. I'm new to psych drugs except for prozac which I took 7 years ago for depression/eating disorder. Anyway thanks for the informative video

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Thanks for sharing your story, in general when using this medication for depression/neuroticism less is more. I would say 2.5 mg-10 mg/day is the proper range for that purpose. I appreciate you watching the video and if I can be of service in any other way please let me know.

[@nihil8436]

Can't believe it's even prescribed for that since it inflicts pretty severe anxiety and suicidality

[@nihil8436]

Cognitive dysfunction and memory loss are normal effects of this drug, so I can see how it would affect your studies

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

@@nihil8436 appreciate the comment I have not had many patients complain of anxiety, but it can cause akathisia which is in some ways like a form of anxiety. Some researchers believe it may help improve anxiety pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18399707/. Most researchers have not found an increased risk of suicidality of self-harm with this medication. JAMA had a good article on this subject jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2722562. Antidepressants in patients under the age of 25 does have a real risk for increased suicide which we should be mindful of. Also aripiprazole has been known in some cases to worsen compulsive gambling another rare side effect but one we should be aware of as well. Hope this helps clarify these points.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

@@nihil8436 Again, I would need to see the source of your data for this point. This is not something I’ve seen clinically and would argue that most disorders (e.g. schizophrenia) have cognitive dysfunction as a component of the disease process independent of medication. Also research indicates it may improve cognitive function in cases of schizophrenia. www.nature.com/articles/s41398-018-0134-6

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

Id sure love to see a chart of chemically similar research chemicals organized by their affinity and efficacy for the relevant receptors. Id be one happy guinea pig... Maybe that guy from the Useful Charts channel can help me out. I'll take one for morphonians too, but just leave the fentanyls off- they can take a hike...

[@InWhoseOpinion]

I have PTSD and my depression is secondary to my anxiety. I'm taking Mirtazapine and Lamictal. One astonishingly annoying aspect of my condition is shaky hands, bruxism, and less frequent head tremors, the latter of which I have more control over. Would Aripiprazole possibly improve my anxiety and the physical ticks? Thanks

[@athanatossoul]

I have bipolar 1 disorder very badly but i was stable on this medication for about 4 years no issues except alot of weight gain. Ive been off it for about a year now and the weight will not come.off but my symptoms didnt come back no mood swings no nothing.

[@Angelo4424]

Thank you. Is combining Adderrall with Abilify recommended?

[@John-wh9vx]

Hi, I'm on 2 mg of Abilify in the mornings, an ostensibly low dose, and I'm experiencing side effects like extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain. Is this typical? I've been on the drug for over a month. I'm also taking 200 mg of Lamictal at night, which I have been for over a year. Something else that may be relevant is I just started taking a small dose of CBD at night. Could that be interacting with either the Abilify, Lamictal or both?

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

could be related to CBD which is a CYP2D6 inhibitor which may increase abilify plasma levels. In general combining abilify and lamictal is a reasonable option for bipolar disorder. Hope this helps, if you haven't subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here.

[@stephenroldan5107]

Cbd won't make you feel that!!!

[@frankypadilla5579]

I'ma start a rival channel called expands in heels. Lol

[@goldenraisins]

I would love a video about abilify's side effects. I feel like when I'm on this medication it makes me want to eat more but I feel less motivated to do other things when I'm bored or it takes more effort--can you talk about that? also, I take it for bipolar type I, after I had psychosis

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

With bipolar I disorder unfortunately many doctors have moved away from using mood stabilizers as the primary treatment. There has been a substantial increase in the use of dopamine blocking medication as the primary medication choice in bipolar disorder. This case is a little different because the manic episode resulted in psychotic features. In that case a dopamine blocking medication like Abilify makes sense. These medications will interfere with the dopamine reward pathways and could theoretically resulting in things like a reduction in motivation. It can also cause sedation which will make you feel tired and unmotivated. I like a combination of a mood stabilizer and Abilify in cases where psychosis is present, it also leaves you with the option of tapered off the Abilify once the psychosis resolves and using something like lamotrigine for example (I have a new video up on it check it out). If you haven’t subscribed already, please do, and spread the word about what we are doing here.

[@billiardbob618]

@@ShrinksInSneakershow about in cases where psychosis isn’t present and Lamictal hasn’t worked for a patient? Would you move to an antipsychotic like abilify or would you try another mood stabilizer

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

@@billiardbob618 you could go either way. I'm a big believer that we underutilize mood stabilizing medications like lithium. I would argue that the dopamine blockers have more side effects and risk but that doesn't mean they aren't effective.

[@RafReyes_]

This 💊 has caused me weight gain and has stopped my period for over 5 months. I'm still trying to lose weight while taking this 💊. I'm just glad my delusional thoughts 💭 about KZbin and other socmed platforms are over. Now I can live peacefully and normally again. Privacy over fame. That's what I learned from my delusional 💬💭. Idk if this is a thing about taking this 💊 but this is making me less emotional maybe that's why it is some sort of an antidepressant Tried listening to depressing songs and I'm not that affected anymore

[@johnbuffett5650]

Surely the most miraculous thing psychiatwists have offered since icepick lobotomies.

[@hemlighet]

Is it appropriate to take Abilify 10mg for severe anxiety? I'm quite concerned... 😟Especially tardive dyskinesia frightens me a lot!

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

This is not medical advice, it's for educational purposes only and you should talk with your doctor before making any changes. There is good evidence for aripiprazole in bipolar mania, major depression, and schizophrenia, the evidence is far less convincing for a pure anxiety disorder. There is some evidence to support the use in anxiety disorder but it would not be my first line or even second line option. If there is MDD with anxious distress, I would consider using it because of the evidence for augmentation in depression in the dose range of 5-10 mg/day. So it can work but is not a first line option. Tardive dyskinesia is a rare condition that is less likely to occur in second generation medications and partial agonists like aripiprazole. It can still happen but I have not personally seen a case clinically from this medication. I think it's always important to consider the severity of symptoms and level of dysfunction when deciding the level of side effects you are willing to potentially face. Akathisia is far more common side effect with this medication. I hope this helps and if you haven't subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about the community we are building here. I also have daily instagram content which can be found @Shrinks_In_Sneakers

[@hemlighet]

​@@ShrinksInSneakers Thank you so much for the speedy reply! I'm so glad you answered my question 👍 And even with such a profound explanation, thank you 👍

[@drdoolittles6145]

Hers my problem I can't find any research where the animals serotonin or dopamine levels were measured, I can't find many people who had any tests for these or mri either, so my wustions are 1. If you play with dopamine and serotonin and they don't actually have a chemical imbalance what are the dangers!? 2. The side effects of abilify I've seem people complain of are Burning skin Skin on fire Blurred vision Confusion Agitation Tremors Movement disorders Akathesia Tardive dyskinesia Now can you call this a cure when these sound like symtoms of a poison in the body and many say have Drs been ruining their health and causing new disease and disability! People can't function basically after these drugs ssri's, antipsychotics it seems we're based in very many cruel and flaws animal experiments they pharma industry sold doctors chemical cures and down played the symtoms of the drugs, they are the things they call side effects! One side effect is it ruins people's lives! Too many kids are now being targeted when doctors miss basic things like vitamin deciciencies, hormones, food additives, allergies, autoimmune disease, poisons like heavy metals lead in water, arsenic, heart attacks how do in know!? I had all of those things er Drs misseed and was sectioned accused of psychosis the only people deluded and psychotic were the staff to be honest! I had my eyes opened to the abuse the coercion the bad decions that cost lives the many peopen harmed held illegally accused unfairly misdiagnosed and abused, Autistic people vulnerable victims of domestic violence and crime blamed by doctors and failed by them due to their own poor decisions and Lack of insight inability to follow regulations or even treat people with respect and decenc, unsure sad a lot of abuse and misinformation, a lot of people harmed by excessive use of drugs, khciatrists in denial about all new symtoms of disease crated by these drugs and all the misinformation from doctors from pharma! And healthcare! When medicine makes people sick it is not medicine! A heart attack missed being irritated with staff for not listing symtoms isn't psychosis, I don't know sjt happens to common sense but please start lokkng at evidence of people harmed by these very flawed and toxic chemicals called drugs! Look at the animal experiments, read the research before etou go harming people make sure you've done all the right blood tests and don't accuse poelenkf things that are not true! Gaslighting is what abusers do to their victims so when doctors and nurses do it to victims of crime or those who are sick it's a double edged sword another knife to the heart, another life destroyed! Psychosis

[@Alteredimensions]

Same thing happened to me 😭 spent 5 months in hospital and took a further 2 years afterwards to finally get out of an abusive house hold 😏

[@alexandrastrauser5538]

Apiprazole is an extremely dangerous drug. "they do not come without side effects," is how doctors like to say it. The drug trials for aripiprazole were sub par, and many of the people accounted for during the entire studies of the trials had dropped out prematurely, so the data from the trials are extremely inaccurate. Aripiprazole turns off the impulse control box in the brain. Studies show that antipsychotic drugs reduce brain size, among several other extreme dangers to the human body.

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[@Maggieslyfe]

After topirimate almost had me in the bin… I’m on Abilify maintena and and have bad paranoia still and panic

[@grumpygroman]

*Hi what is your opinion of the combination: Lithium, Bupropion and Aripripazole? Thanks for the video!*

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

This is not medical advice, it’s for educational purposes only. Always talk to your doctor prior to making any changes. My answer would depend largely on what the diagnosis is and what symptoms are being targeted. This is almost all the medication classes, the only thing missing is a benzodiazepine. When I this I always question the diagnosis. If for example it’s bipolar I depression the lithium and aripiprazole is a reasonable combination. Some have said bupropion is the antidepressant least likely to induce a manic episode, so people have made it the go to option if an antidepressant is going to be added. I’m plus or minus on the bupropion. I hope this helps, if you haven’t already, please like and subscribe to the channel and spread the word about what we are doing here. We also have daily Instagram content it may be of interest.

[@annajedrasik6608]

Are losing hair and problems with sleeping standard side effects of Aripiprazole? Because this is what I've noticed since I started taking this medication.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

This is not common in clinical practice. Many people find the medication sedating making sleep more common. I would talk with your doctor as there are many factors that could be at play such as dose being used, diagnosis being treated, drug interactions, and metabolism of the medication which can all effect the response and side effect profile. Hope this helps, let me know if I can assist any further

[@christopherleubner6633]

The good. It works like magic for acute psychosis, shuts it off. The bad it made blood sugar go sky high and almost died😮

[@isDZ1]

please help. I have severe anxiety and panic attacks. I have been taking escitalopram and quetiapine for 3 years. and recently my doctor added 10mg of aripiprazole to my medication list. I'm afraid because as you said, aripiprazole is for schizo and bipolar, while I have anxiety and panic attacks. Don't you think this medicine is not suitable for patients like me? I'm afraid to consume it

[@sierraferguson6300]

you did a great job explaining this . I'm starting to take this..your explanation relieved me ❤️

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Happy to help, please let me know if I can answer any additional questions.

[@sierraferguson6300]

@@ShrinksInSneakers do you have a public email that we can ask questions..I'm dealing with a unique situation and I could use your input

[@brendamartinez4834]

I was just prescribed this. I am a lil scared to take it. how has it been for you?

[@cowboybabyyoda6725]

I have the most extreme paranoia you'll ever meet but I also have really low energy so I'm afraid this stuff will just make me feel like a dead zombie all day which makes me feel worse . U think I actually have to little dopamine and it will make it worse ?

[@Misscommunications]

Abilify gives me hallucinations (like a mild acid trip) taking 2 mg pills.

[@Jay-qv8gf]

I took abilify when I was 13 I couldn’t even get out of my bed or eat

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

Hi, I was just prescribed 5mg aripiprazole by my psychiatrist over the phone. I get the prescription tomorrow. It is likely I won't be able to see my psychiatrist face-to-face until May. I am already taking valproic acid (for bipolar 1) but I've been having some issues with it lately (blood levels dropped due to my ketogenic diet!!) Akathisia is the thing I'm a bit worried about because I had that really bad in the past from something else. If I get akathisia and it is mild enough for me to put up with should I be OK to push through and wait for it to subside, or would that be a sign to stop immediately??

[@milanic7267]

I have borderline disorder and the 6.5 month period of being on this medication was horrible. I drank less than 2.5mg in combination with lorazepam once a day. I had the impression that I was constantly in a state of increased stress, my vision was blurry and I could not sit still in the same place. I also had involuntary limb twitching. I have seen that it is even given to children to calm their irritability, and that many people praise this remedy. I am confused

[@Ash-qh5og]

how long did it take you to recover when you came off the medication?

[@milanic7267]

@@Ash-qh5og I was better after a few days. Abilify stays in the bloodstream for a very long time, approximately more than 90 hours.

[@Lasheffectlady]

I am taking it to help ocd and it’s doing good for that. However even at 2.5 mg I am restless! Is there another option with less side effect? Lexapro was my go to for 11 years but it had killed my libido.

[@yehhshhs]

my therapist told me to take aripiprazol but i was scared so i asked her to prescribe me fluoxetine, however my thoughts are not getting better instead its getting worse it seems.. now im having this aripiprazol in front of me and i want tot take it

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

One of my goals is to explain the thought process that goes into selecting medications and why we might reserve things like aripiprazole until a person fails to have adequate relief with 1-2 other medications. Keeping doses in the 5 mg-10mg range is best for depression there is not significantly more value above that dose and increased risk of side effects. It's hard to say if a medication is right for an individual even the current genetic testing options do not really provide that type of information. What I can say is there is evidence to support the use in depression. Hope this helps, and I appreciate the comment

[@SallyStearnsVerified]

How about when you have dimorphed fungus blocking all your synapses?

[@tonyztiger75]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏. Here is the toughest question. If someone has ED,which caused by depression, does abilify help with ED caused by depression?

[@Metal4life93]

I gained more than 15 kg in a few months using Abilify. Not sure if Abilify was the reason. I've always had a stable weight.

[@thc7865]

Sir i have auditory hallucinations and i been on risperidone 3mg ive gain so much weight so i told my psychiatrist what could be an option to loose some weight and he told me to do exercise and try to switch me to aripripazole im scared because ive heard some people makes them zombies

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Each person responds different to medication. It's difficult to say if it will help but for someone who has beens stable on a medication I usually add metformin for antipsychotic induced weight gain. Talk to your doctor about the situation. Appreciate the comment and best of luck with the treatment

[@brixtonave7448]

Dr i need to conuslt you, where will i pay the fees

[@angiesnow2690]

Hi ! My son is 23 and diagnosed with autism. He’s taken sertraline for several years but within the last year his Dr added 10 mg of abilify . It has definitely helped his mood and no rages but his processing was slow before but now it’s hard to watch him barely move. Any suggestions? He takes 50mg of sertraline. He also has to chew up his medicine cause he can’t swallow a pill .

[@stephenroldan5107]

My daughter was like a sloth

[@woofbong9958]

I have been taking 2 mg aripriprazole for 2 years. I’ve definitely experienced lack of motivation, but it has helped other wise with my depression and intrusive thoughts. Lately i have been behaving impulsively and at times have been wreck less. Os it possibly related to this drug or more likely to do with other life circumstances?

[@gqg741]

Does this medication also work for insomnia. I was prescribed Trazadone for insomnia and hated it. Felt extra drowsy and made it difficult for me to get up in the morning. Is it similar?

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

This medication is not indicated for insomnia or other sleep disorders and does not have a similar mechanism of action. For sleep problems comorbid with depression mirtazapine and doxepin are some of the ones I’ve used before. I think the side effect profile of aripiprazole is too great to use it for sleep disorders. Melatonin is also a good option in pharmaceutical drugs are not of interest. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is another good option that has good evidence is not medication based. Also, I have a video on sleep hygiene you should check out that is the starting point for addressing any sleep disorder. Hope this helps, appreciate the comment

[@gqg741]

@@ShrinksInSneakers Thank you!!! I appreciate your feedback. Very informative.

[@ascendedanarchist8883]

Question.... I am on 300mg welbutrin and 20mg adderall. This was just added 2mg at night. Do you think this will work or is it to risky?? I haven't taken it yet. Im affraid of how its going to be for me. I can not take SSRIs (have opposite and adverse reactions to them). I am slightly tired all day and can pass out at night but ill be up in 2 hrs and can't sleep for an hr or 2. I never get full 6hrs sleep. I have depression due to when I was a kid. Going from chaos to a normal life I dont know what to do with myself.

[@AimeeGroenewald]

I am on Vyvanse 50mg and Wellbutrin 300mg and have just been prescribed 5mg at night for Abilify. I hope yours worked out xxx

[@iKam1Kaz1]

Great video. Not sure if you have made a video already on the topic or not but do you think that certain medications like benzodiazepines have a bad rap in terms of doctors being too cautious in prescribing them due to there addictive nature etc.

[@Psychiatube]

Second this idea, could be a good video on navigating the known harms of addiction with the real symptom relief these effective medications have (with opiates and stimulants maybe)

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

I can talk about the addiction potential of benzodiazepines and the numbers might surprise you.

[@iKam1Kaz1]

@@ShrinksInSneakers This would be a great idea, as Im assuming they are probably one of the most abused/misused types psychiatric medication?

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

@@iKam1Kaz1 Maybe not as much as you might think.... we will talk soon

[@iKam1Kaz1]

@@ShrinksInSneakers Ahh, looking forward to the video :)

[@christathechosenone6110]

1st day I took it I felt very tired and fatigued. I slept for 12hrs….. thoughts?

[@marcellasimone1998]

All this medication did for me was make me fat. I was prescribed it for MDD and stopped using it after a year since it didn’t help me at all.

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

I hope it wasn’t the only medication prescribed for MDD. I would not consider abilify a first line medication it’s usually used as an adjunctive therapy in the 5 mg to 10 mg range when there is a partial response to an SSRI or SNRI. While some have said it’s weight neutral I’ve found some patients do gain weight on it but usually not as much as medications like olanazapine. Hope this helps, if you haven’t subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here

[@marcellasimone1998]

@@ShrinksInSneakersYes it was added on to Cymbalta which didn’t work for me either. :( Now I am trintellix so hopefully this medication works. If not I am going to try TMS. I feel like I’m running out of options. What is your opinion on microdosing mushrooms to help with depression ?

[@juztnlast953]

What do people do to remedy their medication, like Aripiprazole, leaving them feeling drained or no energy? Most medications I have tried leave me feeling this way. Coffee isn't the best solution as it just gives me jitters and keeps me awake. It isn't about sleep so much as feeling listless. Any thoughts?

[@PepeSifuentes]

Is the weight gain an inevitable thing? Controlling your calorie intake will not help?

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

How does abilify compare to risperdal for autism?

[@skinnyrick93]

Do you have any experience using aripiprazole for anhedonia symptoms in your patients? I have read that low doses can be beneficial for anhedonia but I'm no expert. Thanks!

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

Yes, in the dose range of 5-10 mg/day aripirazole is effective for treating symptoms of depression. A recent study actually found as an adjunctive medication it's better than bupropion for depression treatment. Hope this helps, if you haven't subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here.

[@STEVIE3X]

I’m on 1 mg of alprozolam 3 times a day. But I suffer from depression, agoraphobia and sometimes I have episodes of depersonalization. My doctor wants me to start taking this a dosage of 2mg in the morning everyday. Please tell me this will help me feel normal again?

[@RodinClase-dz9pw]

I’m currently taking 5ml of Bipolar 1 which is more on the depressive state. It’s been very helpful. I finally can work again, have energy, want to go to the gym and can do all the things that felt like moving mountains before. However, I do feel some restlessness. I’ve been on the drug for about a week so is that something that eventually goes away?

[@AlWesley-p4t]

How can we recover from Invega Sustenna injection (risperdal)? I feel like a zombie. Blocked my dopamine and serotonin receptors.

[@ENIAWOOD]

Is there any way you can give me feedback regarding this medication combine with Pristic and Lamictal?. Originaly I was taking Lamictal 200mg once a day, Pristiq 50mg once a day and Eskalith 300mg once a day. Now my doctor stopped Eskalith, increased Pristiq to 100mg a day, Lamictal still in 200mg a day and added Abifily 5mg once a day. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and anxiety.

[@Angelo4424]

Oops. I hit the wrong button of course but I wanted to add that I wish I could give you a solid diagnosis and tell you what receptors I'm concerned about but these psychiatrists have different ideas all the time so I used to be bipolar but I'm not bipolar anymore. I am laughing here.

[@rogue_1414]

Was given Prozac and Abilify today for anxiety/manic depression/bipolar. Is this normal? I see Prozac can have negative affects when in combo

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

I do not use antidepressants for bipolar depression "naked" meaning without a mood stabilizer fully titrated to an effective dose. In my experience antidepressants are mood destabilizing so you need to be careful. This is not medical advice and you should talk with your doctor before making any changes. If you haven't subscribed to the channel please do, and spread the word about what we are doing here.

[@rogue_1414]

@@ShrinksInSneakers I’ve only taken the abilify 15mg (last night) and woke up this morning extremely dizzy and vomiting. I don’t think I will be continuing it.

[@allenpeduto2895]

My sister about 8 yrs ago was put on abilify and it was like she had a chemical lobotomy!...she wasn't herself she could not make simple decisions she started hopping uncontrollably... It was horrible! It took away who she was. I had her doctor wean her off , but she was never the same 😢

[@cazoon]

Just got prescribed 2mg today to help with OCD. In your experience, does this medication help with OCD and the anxiety that comes from it? Thanks

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

yes, this medication and risperidone have evidence in the literature and can be used in cases of OCD that do not fully respond to SSRIs or clomipramine. Hope this helps, all the best