Posted by bleauberry on May 10, 2008, at 19:41:33
In reply to I dont feel like taking my Abilify, posted by Sky Brite Line on May 10, 2008, at 10:36:29
You don't seem to be having any discomforting side effects from abilify, but rather it makes you feel like your other APS did...flat, lethargic, sit and stare. I guess if you were going nuts on a psych ward or in a prison that would be a desired outcome. But for purposes of healing, that is not remotely close to the desired outcome. I wonder if a dosage change would reverse that or not? I don't know, just asking. In any case, if your gut intuition tells you it feels like the antipsychotics you are familiar with, your intuition is probably correct. Just my opinion. If it causes you to just sit and stare and have no emotion, I cannot possibly see how that is an improvement in your life or a step closer to healing.
I do not like the idea of giving hardcore meds like antipsychotics or mood stabilizers for anxiety except when other less invasive methods have been exhausted. Benzos are a lot more time tested, safer, and effective. Of all the antipsychotics, I think abilify has the least amount of risk. But still, I would favor a doctor who understands benzos are the most commonly prescribed meds on the planet for a reason. Compared to other meds they are rapidly effective, predictable, cheap, and relatively safe. Mileage varies of course.
An anti-benzo doc is not allowed on my payroll. Not that I've ever needed benzos for more than a day or two, but I just don't like the idea of venturing into risky unknown expensive territory when simple time tested options are ignored.
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