I'm Trying Abilify

[@littlredcorvett]

I recently started Abilify. It not only got rid of anxiety with suicidal thoughts but my blood pressure is normal now. Wonderful drug.

[@brookejames6514]

My sister is on abilify and Zoloft and it has been so amazing for her! She’s been on the combo for years now. Praying you get the right balance asap!!!

[@brixtonave7448]

Im about to take this combo for depression and anxiety

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I need to ask my psychiatrist to give it a try.

[@vh4833]

I commend your vulnerability. It is very courageous and I hope you get through this! I had major depressive disorder, was suicidal, and even had auditory hallucinations, and I increased my vegetable intake to 7 cups per day (mainly organic) and I have weaned off and have stayed off of multiple medications including anti psychotics. Meditation and forgiveness of myself and the childhood abusers in my life is what has also helped me maintain staying off of these medications. These meds are a great support for short term use, while one works on correcting their thought processes; but in long-term use, they do damage to the organs. The ONE common piece of information I got from over 10 psychologist is to learn to stay present. Meditation and forgiveness are tools to help stay present. Stay strong and never give up. You will get through this!

[@Angelcatsun]

Yes that makes sense. Stay present. My problem is the past and the what ifs … stating present would be great

[@tnijoo5109]

Do you know if a good drug to take short term to get out of a rut and some really bad anxiety? My doctor put me on abilify.

[@taffydavenport1965]

HELLO ! You and I could be spiritual twins ! I also lost my Dad at 22, my Mom is not doing too well. But she is one hell of a fighter. I;m thinking of selling my home of 34 years, and leaveing California. I have severe clinical depression, bipolar 1 and 2 , as well as rapid cycleing bipolar, major anxiety, severe insomnia, OCD. well, you get the idea. I heard so much you are going through, that I CAN RELATE TO, that I must leave you a comment. THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH for reaching out and sharing. You are not alone in the same boat. I was just put on Abilify today, and as always, listen to actual, real patients who are on the same meds as me.......and in your case, for many of the same reasons. Congratulations on college, thats just terrific, AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING. I wish you the best ! I will check out your other channels, and updates. God Bless.

[@RockCityTumblers]

sending prayers your way. I just started zoloft a month ago for my anticipatory grief, social anxiety, caution fatigue, and depression. I’m the caregiver for my dad and husband who both have severe health issues. 🙏🏻

[@calicat1996]

You got this ❤ thanks for keeping such an open platform, you have no idea who you may be helping

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Thank you, that means a lot to me.

[@dianecopeland4491]

I'm sorry about your mom. Praying for you and family.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Thank you, I really appreciate your kind words.

[@rustynails68]

I didn’t think that equipment mattered much for youtube videos but the sound and lighting and editing and everything in this video was strikingly impressive.

[@glenngiroir2042]

I haven't been here for a while. It's great to hear you speaking so candidly again about mental illness. Please hang in there. You're awesome! I've been on sertraline (100mg) for almost 5 months. It was not doing much for me. My Dr. added buspirone, and it seems to be helping. I hope to continue to see improvements. I hope the same for you.

[@addiegilkerson3738]

My psychiatrist just added abilify to my Lexapro and Adderall. Wish me luck. I hope all is going well for you now. Thanks for posting exactly what I needed to hear on my first day taking this med!

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Thank you so much! I’m rooting for you 😉🙌🏼☺️

[@PraveenSrJ01]

My 62 year old mom is also on Abilify and lexapro.

[@isDZ1]

hi addie.. does it work for you ? i am very scared to start abilify wity my escitalopram... please help me.

[@shawnsimmons6281]

I'd be lost without you, Sarah, so please stay strong throughout your struggles. You're inspirational as Hell (for lack of better phrasing 🤣). You're a champion, don't forget that.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

You're the best! Thank you!

[@shawnsimmons6281]

@@_SarahElizabeth you're way cooler than I am 🤣😂

[@jatinsharma5024]

@@_SarahElizabeth You look beautiful in short hair 😊

[@dons.9842]

Thanks so much for your openness and honesty. I have MDD which is controlled well by Wellbutrin and talk therapy. However, I am dealing with the condition of Apathy which keeps me from enjoying life. I am retired, and had looked forward to several hobbies and pastimes I used to enjoy. The fact is I have no motivation to do any of them, and stay in the house on my iPad for most of the day which drives my wife nuts. Several months ago my psychiatrist suggested Abilify for that condition, and I have since read that it does help many. I am seeing him again next week, and will be reopening a discussion of Abilify to see if it does help. Please keep posting your experience with it, and, if you like, I will do likewise. Thanks again!

[@CorrinaMusic]

Hi Sarah. All the best to your mother. 💕 been on Zoloft (100mg) for about 6 months now, and just tried to OD again. This is due to external factors, changes and emotional triggers. Also trying to sober up again after relapsing. A part of me wishes I could find a simple solution. I’ve tried therapy but it didn’t help in regards to tools and coping mechanisms for when things get bad. I’m trying again, but I have no idea why/how things are going to be different this time. Anyway, here’s to taking it one day, one step, one moment at a time. Thanks for your video 🙏

[@Angelcatsun]

I hope you are ok

[@roymicheal4418]

Love you Sarah ❤️. Your vids help a lot of people don’t change.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Thank you for all of your support and encouragement! =D

[@BJJ_Richie]

1st of all my heart really goes out to you with your mom , right now I am experiencing issues with my mom, due to her issues and mental health , but she is not cognizant of them at all. She just doesn't understand although her health is suffering in a different way , she doesn't realize she can be as bad as your mom, my thoughts and prayers for her and you. I am finding out more and more we can have some level of gratitude in life, no matter how tough life gets, FYI that doesn't mean we do cartwheels of happiness, what it just means, is keeping our sanity, and our hearts . Please update us on your Abilify journey , currently I am on 7 weeks of Zoloft 125MG , sprinkled in with 1 MG of Lorazepam every day , so far so good .

[@bradjohnson1578]

I was just starting on this. I hope it works. Depression is exhausting, and embarrassing for me to talk about so I give you so much credit. As for hurting yourself PLEASE don't ever do that you're an angel in disguise.

[@annt7384]

I totally agree: depression is freaking *exhausting.* I’m not sure people understand just how exhausting, and I don’t think I can really explain. It’s bad enough having low energy and sleep issues because of it, but then add your emotions working overtime to fill you with doom, gloom and despair…. It’s a lot! It takes a lot out of person. Omega 3 (fish oil) is supposed to help with that, as is being really honest with your doctor or therapist how you’re really feeling. It’s nothing to ride out on your own; it does get better but it’s hard to reach out. But totally necessary. Suffering is over-rated.

[@bradjohnson1578]

@@annt7384 yes it is exhausting. I went many years doing just that trying to ride it out on my own, and that's the worst thing you could do. You know with all this stuff in the media lately with people's feelings turning into a supposed reality doesn't help either. You try to tell someone even a therapist how you really feel about it me being more conservative, and they act like you're the devil. I had one therapist tell me I was wrong lol. So I just started telling him that I was fine and not opening up. Like I said I tried to do it by myself for a long time, and there are a lot of people that think they're depressed and they're really just going through something small but for people that are really depressed, and have been for a long time it's a dangerous thing to do on your own. Especially for young people. I just pray that everyone gets the help they need. Before it's too late.

[@annt7384]

@@bradjohnson1578 Wow, Brad. Tough times! I’m so glad you’re in treatment; going it alone is counter-productive and prolongs symptoms. Some things I feel no hesitancy in asking for help; I talk to my doctors about my mood disorder like I’m talking to a mechanic about my car that is under-performing. I just point out what’s not working right and try not to feel to guilty about it. But in other areas of my life, asking for help feels like a failing. So I get it.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Hope you guys are doing well! Check out the info bar for more of what I've been working on lately! ;)

[@shawnsimmons6281]

Hope you're well too, Mrs. Rocksdale.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

@@shawnsimmons6281 Thanks, Shawn!

[@shawnsimmons6281]

@@_SarahElizabeth no thanks necessary, but you're welcome.

[@Sukishana]

Will you stay on psy meds forever ?

[@jacqueline1752]

I struggled monthly for many years, honestly felt like my good days totalled one week only then the cycle would begin again. Menopause was such a blessing to me when it arrived! I just read a good book on anxiety and intrusive thoughts. It was so refreshing to hear that many people struggle with intrusive thoughts. It’s like getting a song stuck in your head that you just can’t stop. For most of us we would never carry out those thoughts but the fear of doing so is terrifying. Good luck with Abilify, you are a great encourager to many of us battling mental health issues.

[@Colaborateitpro]

what was the book called?

[@jacqueline1752]

Controlling unwanted obtrusive thoughts by Sally Winston

[@Colaborateitpro]

@@jacqueline1752 thank you I'm going to buy it for my wife who is going through cycosis paranoia, she just started abilify too, do you take anything like that or no? Thanks again!!

[@jacqueline1752]

I highly recommended listening to the Audible version, if she is struggling with mental health then listening is easier than reading. I sew and listen at the same time, it’s very calming. I take Zoloft. My obtrusive thoughts were health related. Zoloft helped a lot.

[@vortexstar]

Ability made my head feel like I Ballon when I took higher doses. It's for panic attack like behavior, screaming, talking to yourself behavior

[@hefzi-babeula8631]

I took many psychotropic 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 and warfare, but oh so worth it! 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. Pray for there is much more🙏🏽 I pray you find a healthy mental health and give God a chance🥰

[@SLOsborn1]

Please don’t tell people how much better life would be without meds. I’m not saying there isn’t space for work “holistic “medicine psychiatry let’s focus on research-based treatment especially when she was talking about prescription meditations.

[@AmoniKinnard]

@@SLOsborn1 right because I’m so confused like should I take it or not

[@Kay-rv5sx]

Wow you’re situation sounds soooo much like mines. My mom is not well and my dad also passed when I was 22yrs old. It’s beyond words the amount of anxiety I have right now. I lost my job on top of everything. So I need help desperately with my depression and anxiety. I’ve been taking wellbutrin with Zoloft, but I want to stop the Zoloft because of weight gain. I don’t know what to do anymore. I feel like I’m just existing. I wish you all the best 🤗

[@AlbertaGengar]

Thank you for updating. I hope it all works out 🙏

[@Isabelasworld498]

Prayers to your mom 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 things will get better my love god bless you and your family

[@wantaimbotgoogleflawlessai6437]

Thanks for being brave, you go girl!

[@miequele4009]

Thank you I'm starting today also. ❤️

[@ahmedalkibaida8184]

Thanks for shating that with us Sara 🙏🙏

[@badkermit180]

Hi Sarah, I’m so glad I found your videos. They helped me get to a much better place 😁 wishing you the best!

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Thank you! You too!

[@davidr1431]

Thank you for sharing. Wishing you well :)

[@snehalkrishnan618]

Abilify turned me into a zombie, made me gain a lot of weight. I was on a low dose and it still messed me up, didn’t help at all.

[@maddmax988]

Abilify for life - just adjust to the correct dosage!

[@mariahwilliams5333]

I used to take abilify, and it was great, but I gained way too much weight. It's known for causing weight gain. I do hope it works for you!

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Thanks for sharing, I heard about a possible weight gain. Anywho, thanks again! =)

[@goldenglowable]

New subscriber, I love you . I just started Abilify a week ago 💗

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Aw, thank you so much! I hope you find some relief with the new medication. ☺️ I’m wishing you nothing but the best!

[@OXSkuldream]

I don't know how much you should take my experience as a warning, I may have just gotten the short end of the stick. Long story short, when I was 18 I was prescribed Abilify and at my own fault after 2 months I just cold-turkey stopped taking it, that's when I realized "discussing with your doctor beforehand" was actually serious. Because fast forward a couple more months I developed iatrogenesis into what I now have as spasmodic torticollis AKA cervical dystonia. I'm 25 and still struggle with it greatly, however I do believe it has something to do with somatization as well. And if I abused my dosage or not I don't remember, I don't think I did because it's not something you can get high on. But other than that, I stopped because it wasn't fixing what my real life needed fixing in which was the main cause of my depression at the time, so I'm sure it actually does work for people, but be careful (I'm sure you will, just thought I'd share my story)

[@yeahright6021]

🫡🫵🙏

[@candoallthings6748]

A healthy diet is always good, and to Also take a food allergy test. That’s something I’d strongly recommend doing. The gut brain connection is real

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I definitely agree on a healthy diet

[@mstenson4]

So is that Zoloft X Abilify

[@alanshi8920]

ABILIFY has helped stabilise my mood and stop me from staying manic. It has gotten me out of a manic episode which almost led me to losing my life. I am now more happy, settled and also my weight is increased (from previously being borderline underweight!). Highly recommend!!

[@RsRj-qd2cg]

I have psychotic depression. Normally only took antipsychotics short term during a crisis. But in November I could tell a crisis was starting, so my psychiatrist upped my dose of Zoloft and put me on a low dose of Zyprexa. It has been working very well, and next week I'm going to try a 1-month injection. It slows down my mind a little, but that's ok because I was having racing thoughts.

[@emilyanne9513]

Sarah, I can’t find your other channels on beauty/makeup/skincare/etc. What are they called?

[@PraveenSrJ01]

You definitely gained a new suscribe after I watched this video. All the best wishes to you and your family and look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Happy Holidays and I hope you have a great New Years! ✨

[@PraveenSrJ01]

@@_SarahElizabeth thank you so much for taking the time to reply 😇

[@solutionxero]

im getting off abilify now as it caused me to be very angry all the time

[@cajequartz4074]

Please ask your doctor about the gambling related side-effects which may occur as a result of taking Abilify. This was definitely not something I had been aware of when I’d been prescribed it. Also, Abilify was the top selling US drug in 2013-2014, so I applaud you for bringing more aware to people who may be taking it.

[@barbieblue3336]

I hate anti depressants. Gained weight :(

[@billschwanitz669]

I only just started abilify. I can't really relate to it just yet. I'm curious did you have to play around with dosage? Thanks for sharing your journey. I know my own anxiety I can't imagine yours with doing something like this! Rock on!

[@Moogatoo]

I've been prescribed 2mg of abilify as 3 different ssri's havent worked for me, only made things worse. So stopping lexapro currently then starting abilify alone. Has anyone else had success with Abilify by itself. Anxiety and depression, very physical symptoms in my case.

[@princessscott1880]

I’m taking Abilify for major depressive disorder and I don’t plan on ever getting off of it I love Abilify and I don’t think I will ever take anything else Abilify is the one and it works and I will never take anything else besides Abilify I love a Abilify it works the best🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖

[@vincecool72]

How does this abifly make you feeel?

[@Moogatoo]

Are you on antidepressants too? I cant tolerate ssris so im just about to start abilify alone for anxiety and depression.

[@PMW42]

May I ask how many mg's of abilify you started with and has it been increased since then?

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Here's an UPDATE! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGPIfoKAerFsZ7c

[@renovatio9529]

What does The abilify for You? And what are The side effects with you?

[@BJJ_Richie]

Will listen to this for sure 👍

[@amielianaisabel2415]

How is it going with the Abilify?

[@henrylance6584]

Hi my I ask are still on Abilify I just thought of it how is your progress

[@zeeinformation472]

Are you still taking antidepressants?

[@megandrynan6080]

Hi Sarah. I am so sorry to hear about your mom. How is the Abilify working for you? I have a prescription for it (to take along with Escitalopram for major depression, GAD and OCD) but I haven't started it yet (I'm scared to.) I'm sorry to hear about your suicidal thoughts as well. I've experienced those a lot, either triggered by stress or thoughts that come for no reason. I hope that the new meds and other resources help you.

[@amyelizabethscraftcorner]

I am starting this combo tomorrow. I hope it went well for you!

[@Kiemixo]

I'm starting abilify today, I'm scared but hopeful...

[@_SarahElizabeth]

I’m rooting for you. You got this! 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@alexmckee5898]

Girl I'm on an antipsychotic to Zyprexa I've stopped taking it for quite now thinking it wasn't doing anything for me but I'm ready to get back on it due to weight loss

[@alexmckee5898]

"Good luck"

[@DENIZPEAK]

How much mg did you take?

[@davediditdavedoesit3378]

I just started abilify, gotta be honest I’m ashamed about it

[@asizemore1976]

I tried Zoloft I didn’t like it cause I felt like a zombie in the world and people told me it didn’t look like me

[@KaithlynPuig]

i just got diagnosed with bipolar depression which im in shock about . i was prescribed abilify and im just nervouse itll make my anxiety worse …

[@lauramontiel95]

Same here !

[@astraldrifter]

Zoloft poop out?

[@danielcamacho6123]

i just start ABILIFY (Aripiprazole 2mg

[@mohammadkhadra2604]

Read the book The Iodine Crisis by Lynne Farrow.

[@anatino]

Ask your doctor for Lamictal.

[@barbieblue3336]

Get hormones tested when you can, esp various times of cycle

[@mariavanderlugt3670]

have u gain weight on abilify

[@solomonrooney2825]

You are my one and only Valentine Sarah! I dreamed of love like this, and yet, I never thought that I would capture The deep, exciting thrills we have, This intoxicating bliss and rapture! Please be my Valentine, and more; Be my life, my world, my all; together we can be content, And share life’s pleasures, big and small. My days are filled with yearning; My nights are full of dreams. I’m always thinking of you; I’m in a trance, it seems. You’re all I ever wanted; I wish you could be mine; And so I have to ask you: Will you be my Valentine? You are my everything, Valentine. As a desert creature longs for water, My thirst for you can never be slaked. In a ho-hum day dragging on, Thoughts of you bring excitement, joy, and pleasure. As a child opens the birthday gift he most wanted, I see everything I want in you. You are my everything, Valentine.

[@solomonrooney2825]

We should defintely talk sometime Sarah youre loved always!!! Dont be afraid to HMU

[@xenogamerx]

Zoloft is so weak and almost useless.

[@geraldlewis8272]

Don't Take Abilify drug it's Horrible . Ladies and Gentlemen and I really wouldn't at ever recommend it to anyone Merry Christmas too All of You especially This Year.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Have you had a bad experience with this drug?

[@geraldlewis8272]

Of course

[@vincecool72]

@@geraldlewis8272 like what have you experience?

[@solomonrooney2825]

HEYYY SARAH!!! Youre extemely cute and you ahve a beautiful soul to possess for the world we should defintely connect ;)

[@noaholson7094]

Hello

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Hey! =D

[@solomonrooney2825]

This IS For You! How Do You Look So Beautiful All The Time? I Know It's Not Natural Because Every Other Girl In The World Isn't Half As Pretty As You. I know for a fact If You Held Up 11 Roses To A Mirror, You'd Be Looking At 12 Of The Most Beautiful Things In The World.

[@raquelknell6879]

I am about to start Abilify 2mg I am nervous I have done terribly with meds so hoping this will help me!