Posted by pseudoname on October 2, 2006, at 15:47:42
I have a med that works on 90% of my worst depression (buprenorphine). But it doesn't help with listlessness, anhedonia, “ambition”, or my bizarre fears. So my sweet pdoc added the antipsychotic Abilify (aripiprazole).
BAD PART: After a couple weeks when the drowsy-making wore off, it started to freak me out. I got seized with worries and anxieties, and long-dormant panic attacks started returning. This was at 5 mg/day, then even at 2.5 mg/day.
GOOD PART: It seemed to clear my head & improve concentration a little, but in retrospect I didn't read any more or better than before. I also didn't get any more done of avoided chores. But it did totally put a stop to my fears of going outside and "being seen": walking anywhere, any time was no problem. Also, I stopped obsessing so much about What Other People Think About Me.
The good part was very much like what the good effect of CAFFEINE feels like.
Due to the freak-out part, I'm off it now. But I still don't mind as much going outside nor do I obsess as much WOPTAM. If I ever try Paxil for my other fears, I may try Abilify again. (Anybody know if that would be safe? buprenorphine + Paxil + Abilify?)
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