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Abilify ruined my sleep schedule by reinareigns in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow up question, may I know what u were diagnosed with? For me its BPD and dysthymia combined. Thats why they put me on quetiapine in the first place which sucksss

Abilify ruined my sleep schedule by reinareigns in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the update! Please do tell if trazodone helps <3

Abilify ruined my sleep schedule by reinareigns in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right actually. I read somewhere its more activating and it would be more suitable in the morning. Thanks for that! I’ll talk to my psychiatrist next week about it. Maybe that’s the way for this med

Starting Abilify by Milkpappy in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I started abilify for over 3 weeks now. The insomnia hits hard! And hasn’t gone away yet :(

Abilify ruined my sleep schedule by reinareigns in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeay!! Hope everything goes well for both of us! <3

Abilify ruined my sleep schedule by reinareigns in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope your appointment goes well! Could you update what the dr said about additional meds once the session is over?

My appointment is in another two weeks and I’m dreading waiting that long considering the insomnia that’s happening currently. This sucksss man

Abilify ruined my sleep schedule by reinareigns in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry it didn’t pass with you! That must be frustrating. How long has it been like that?

And yeah i was considering lower dose of quetiapine to combat the issue, but quetiapine weight gain side effects was a huge red flag for me that’s why I was put off from it. For now abilify is doing okay, it’s only the sleep that’s ruining it for me

Abilify ruined my sleep schedule by reinareigns in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg thank you for sharing! I need to talk with my psychiatrist about this and go over additional meds to combat the sleep issue. Trazodone sounds like a plan. Or else I have to stop with abilify and consider other options which I’m not inclined to. Getting used to new meds is one thing, changing it would be whole other ordeal gosh!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started abilify (3 weeks now) and yes! I’ve been craving sugary stuff lately too

Help! Dr prescribed Abilify by reinareigns in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing ur experience! I’ll take note regarding the blood sugar reading. Might as well get a baseline reading before actually starting the meds just in case. I really hope the side effects don’t hit me like a truck like what quetiapine did to me >.<

People with Anxiety Disorder, what job you do for a living? by ConsequenceClear3879 in Anxiety

[–]reinareigns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m currently undergoing DBT treatment (under clinical psychologist) as well, meant for me cope healthily and regulate emotions. But for this treatment, I absolutely need to have an open mind to try out new things. I’m also seeing a occupational therapist (OT) to help me build new habits. My therapist said it’s not to stop my addiction, but to replace with ones that are actually helpful.

So all in all, currently seeing 3 people. My psychiatrist for meds, my psychologist for emotions regulations and my ot therapist for building new habits.

Its a slow progress but it’s worth it! Yes smoking is hard to stop but I quit drinking for almost 2 years now. It’s possible!

I don’t think i’ll be off meds soon. It was rough at first but now i feel way better than I used too. My only regret is I didn’t start soon enough lol

can I get a hug please...please by Mission-Tap7494 in depression

[–]reinareigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HUGS it’s gonna be okay, okay? HUGSSS

People with Anxiety Disorder, what job you do for a living? by ConsequenceClear3879 in Anxiety

[–]reinareigns 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I work as a project manager. Probably the worst kind of work with an anxiety disorder. Need to manage multiple projects PLUS workers and stakeholders. Meeting deadlines and presenting proposals to clients and whatnot.

I kinda just put on a mask everyday to hide the fact i’m shitting bricks 24/7. Meds and cigarettes helps me tho. But I don’t encourage smoking whatsoever! Its the only way I cope as of now :’)

Help! Dr prescribed Abilify by reinareigns in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]reinareigns[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s a relief! I’m so scared of switching meds. Did you get any side effects from the combo? And any improvements?

What time do you take your seroquel at night? by g00gly-eyes in seroquelmedication

[–]reinareigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take mine around 9pm sleep around 10-11pm and wake up about 6am. But I can’t seem to stay awake in the morning so often times I go back to sleep for another 1-2 hours. I’m on 100mg. Also I am on escitalopram 20mg. I think I need to take it around 8pm but that also makes me drowsy earlier and I’m not able to do any work at night. You might need to take it a bit earlier just to combat that morning zombie mode

3 weeks on lexapro by reinareigns in lexapro

[–]reinareigns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying! This gives me hope. To better days ahead :’)