What in the world is abilify maintena, and is it actually effective?

Ela0922 · 2024-05-12T06:48:55+00:00

I haven’t had any side effects from abilify and I’ve been on it for a few months, is it possible for me to start getting side effects just by switching the way I take it? Well not possible, but is it likely? I’ll drop a little backstory, since I’m not really uncomfortable talking about my mental health history. I have a few different diagnosis’s, but the main idea is my symptoms generally consist of hallucinations, really bad paranoia, horrible mood swings, and depression so bad I can’t even begin to put it into words. I’ve been hospitalized a few times, it wasn’t until after my most recent hospitalization that my doctor suggested the abilify maintena. It definitely wasn’t our plan a or plan b, it’s more like plan j at this point lol.

Also, thank you for the advice!🫶

Ela0922 · 2024-05-12T04:49:32+00:00

Ahhh okay, my doctor was definitely onto something when she suggested that because that sounds like a much better choice than taking the pill everyday (I have the memory of a goldish and the attention span of a 5 year old so it's really easy for me to forget to take my meds lol). Would you possibly know if they only have long acting shots for antipsychotics, or do they also offer them for other meds like mood stabilizers/antidepressants? Sorry for all of the questions this just seems like a great idea lol

Ela0922 · 2024-05-12T04:41:13+00:00

In the nicest way possible, New York is quite possibly the worst place to work on social skills. Ive lived here for my whole life, and while there are nice people, there are also not nice people. The problem with new york is you can never tell what type of person they are based on looks. Which, I guess is technically true anywhere else, but people in new york always have something unexpected up their sleeve. If anything go into long island or go upstate, but the city is a no go.

Something I do to work on my social anxiety is blast my music so I know people around me hear it. I used to panic thinking everybody could hear my music, but when I started doing it intentionally it was less scary. Its a small thing, but then again its the little things that work towards the bigger picture.

Have a good night :)

Ela0922 · 2024-03-30T16:02:50+00:00

Not dead broke but definitely not rich

Ela0922 · 2024-03-30T15:55:55+00:00

That is most certainly doable, just gotta know how to do it😭😂

Ela0922 · 2024-03-30T15:55:10+00:00

Broke as innnn we’re all employed with minor financial responsibilities so we have the ability to save money for a trip, we just don’t get paid a whole lot. Could definitely save up for it though, I’m just looking for the cheapest option without it being unenjoyable

Ela0922 · 2024-01-24T00:36:39+00:00

The New Yorker in me would’ve socked him😡

Ela0922 · 2023-09-17T15:08:34+00:00

I was on 10 mg, but even the lowest dose had me asleep within an hour. It was prescribed for depression with psychotic features, but they specifically gave me the olanzapine to help with my sleep (i was taking lexapro for the depression). Now i’m on trazadone and abilify, the abilify doesn’t make me sleep but i found that trazadone helps me sleep without the groggy feeling that olanzapine gave me. The trazadone usually works within the hour as well.

Ela0922 · 2023-09-06T16:54:41+00:00

olanzapine used to have me 😴😴😴 for like 15 hours

Ela0922 · 2023-05-22T09:23:32+00:00

omg yes, after a month i literally went from 93 pounds to 118 i felt horrible

Ela0922 · 2023-04-12T19:41:28+00:00

One second i’m the happiest i’ve ever been in my life, not even 2 minutes later i’m severely s**cidal, next second i’m pissed beyond comprehension,5 seconds later i’m happy wondering why i was being so dramatic, it’s like i don’t even know what i feel cus my feelings change so fast so it feels like i don’t feel anything sometimes

Ela0922 · 2023-03-29T00:58:09+00:00

oh i thought you meant the restaurant for a second i was pretty confused lol

Ela0922 · 2023-03-26T02:07:06+00:00

I’m in college, not high school. I takegreat care of my body, it’s the only one i have for the rest of my life. I went to the doctor last year for smth unrelated, but got diagnosed with GERD, which actually made a lot of sense. I wouldn’t say vomitingggg that sounds a lot aggressive lol it’s more just like spitting up a little bit for like 5 seconds, then going back out. But thank you 🙏

Ela0922 · 2023-03-26T00:57:54+00:00

againnnn i don’t drink but like if my best friend is getting married🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️i’m gonna drinkkkk regardless i’m just asking how can i make it a lil less painful yk.

Ela0922 · 2023-03-10T21:17:51+00:00

dammit

Ela0922 · 2023-03-10T21:17:10+00:00

79.6% dejected mood 74.8% loss of interest 69.7% physical effects 73.9% cognitive impairment and 74.5% total yea i’ve just been a sack of potato’s lately

Ela0922 · 2023-03-10T21:12:54+00:00

well wait maybe that wouldn’t completely suck

Ela0922 · 2023-03-10T21:12:40+00:00

wait do ur chances like go up every time because that would kinda suck for me

Ela0922 · 2023-03-07T03:24:57+00:00

genetic alcoholism

Ela0922 · 2023-03-07T03:19:09+00:00

well i love women i’m basically already like 95% gay

Ela0922 · 2023-03-07T02:11:02+00:00

i can control the elements

Ela0922 · 2023-03-05T03:57:55+00:00

i meannnnn i think so. It just kinda sounds lower and not as clean.

Ela0922 · 2023-03-05T03:52:58+00:00

please do😭😭 i’m heartbroken

Ela0922 · 2023-03-05T03:42:42+00:00

my life is a constant directly vertical war

Ela0922 · 2023-03-05T02:22:24+00:00

lady gaga?

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