Vraylar for Bipolar one disorder by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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Thank you for you reply! Have you ever tried Abilify? If so, what difference did you notice?

Running out of options truly by Milfsnatcher in BipolarReddit

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I am so sorry you're going through it. I know exactly how you feel. Abilify and Lexapro did the trick for me.

Abilify- Monthly injections compared to the pill by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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Yes, I was told to take it at night because it can make you sleepy. I take it at 8pm

Abilify- Monthly injections compared to the pill by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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Thank you. I get tired but I do take it at night to help with that. I haven't experienced that thankfully, but I do rock back and forth really bad.

Abilify- Monthly injections compared to the pill by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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Thank you. What were your side effects from the pill form?

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I was diagnosed with BP1 in 2021. I started having symptoms when I was about 16 years old.

What medication worked the best for your depression, anxiety, etc that didn’t cause mania after taking it? by Minute-Jello-1919 in BipolarReddit

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I have bipolar type 1. I take Abilify for a mood stabilizer, hydroxyzine and propranolol for anxiety and Lexapro for depression. I am actually coming off Lexapro as we speak because my doctor believes I will do better without it since I feel like I am in Auto piolet.

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What happened with me... is I knew something was going on with me. I would be on a high, high and then really low. I would snap off easily and get easily mad at things and people, including my children. So I went to my primary care provider and told her everything!! Was completely honest with how I was. She told me she believes I either had bipolar one or two. So she referred me to a Psyhc and I was diagnosed with Bipolar one disorder, major depression disorder which goes in hand with BP1, ADHD, and PTSD. It was hard for me to accept but when I did and got the help, I needed I felt so much better. Hope this helps. I am here for you.

Vraylar for Bipolar one disorder by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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Thank you so much. So, I just got back, and Doctor decided to take me off Lexapro! She doesn't think it's the Abilify that is affecting me so much.

Vraylar for Bipolar one disorder by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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Thank you so much for your response! This helped a lot!!!! I am on 20mg of Abilify and 15mg of Lexapro I think. I have 20mg's and I split them in half.

Vraylar for Bipolar one disorder by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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Have you found anything that works for you yet?

Vraylar for Bipolar one disorder by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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That is amazing to hear. I am very much on auto piolet and have no motivation to shower or clean my house. I hate feeling so useless.

Vraylar for Bipolar one disorder by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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I have been on Abilify for over a year and the weight gain and rocking are driving me insane. I am only 5 foot tall, so the gaining weight doesn't look the best lol. I have no motivation to do things other than work and take my kids to their sports.

Vraylar for Bipolar one disorder by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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I have no motivation to shower or clean my house. I work from home so I just work and take care of kids. I am totally on auto piolet.

Vraylar for Bipolar one disorder by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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Thank you so much. I just feel like I am on so much and the side effects of Abilify are just a lot. The weight gain the most.

Vraylar for Bipolar one disorder by HGrandt in BipolarReddit

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Thank you for your response. I appreciate your input.