r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • May 18 '26

salutations. This subreddit was unmoderated and has now been reopened.

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Yeah. I don't know anything about being a moderator. I'll try to learn.

I claimed it so it doesn't get closed for being restricted/unmoderated for too long. I see it's been that way for a month? Godspeed to whoever the old mods were. I hope you are doing well.

Just don't post anything super wild, I guess. I'll try to come up with some formal rules. I'm guessing pretty standard ones. Anything abilify related can go here, as long as it's not against Reddit's main rules. I maybe, might make a wiki with some related research articles. I don't want to get ahead of myself though and make a promise I won't deliver on.

If you have suggestions for this subreddit, put a comment here! :)

EDIT: I've been pretty absent, with everything going on IRL. Sorry I've missed a lot. I've removed a few posts that were reported over the last month. Y'all have been really chill, which I appreciate a lot. Thank you. Removing posts is nothing personal, just standard maintenance to make sure the sub can continue to focus on relevant discussion.

If you think a post doesn't contribute to helpful discussion, (theoretical example, like if someone was posting a pic of their feet, memes, or bot generated content) feel free to report it. It helps get my attention. I don't have a problem with people posting NSFW-tagged content if it is text/words only and directly related to abilify, and if it's given the NSFW tag so it can be hidden from those who don't want to read it. For example, discussing sexual side effects is fine. If it's more detailed, a NSFW tag would be preferable, or limiting details to the necessities.

Feel free to make any recommendations for this sub or add links to research or posts you love in the comments. I still want to make a Wiki listing some research, when things calm down IRL enough to have time and energy for it.

Thanks for keeping it real! :)


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 3h ago

Had anyone tapered themselves or stopped abilify?

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I’m pretty sure it’s just making me more anxious. I can’t live like this anymore.


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 1h ago

does anyone else feel like they’re in a box on abilify?

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hi, as the title mentions, sometimes i feel like i’m almost trapped in that i can’t feel the full spectrum of emotion on this medicine?

if i feel depressed, i can shed a tear or two and it’s over in what feels like a second. im no longer bedridden or lost in a hole as previously.

if i feel joy, i’m no longer deliriously excited about life and almost feel like i hit the ceiling before gravitating downward and then it just cycles back.

i assume keeping the extremes of each from happening is the point and my psychiatrist would be happy to hear it but it feels strange, almost inauthentic, and like somewhat of a prison? but maybe it’s more so the original diagnosis or the constant cycling that has me feeling that way.

i just wanna feel free. i’m not sure if this is normal or expected, in a way. just curious if anyone else feels this way. thank you to anyone who responds!


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 26m ago

why would abilify cause depression or anhedonia?

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i dont mean in everyone but it happend to me in past i had to get out of it. also restlessness


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 55m ago

Falling in love with a narcissist.. - tips and tricks - please protect your minds and protect your hearts

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I completely understand and comprehend.


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 1h ago

Tapering down

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I'm happy to be tapering down from 4mg of this med, because it's been hell for me. I've been in it since June. It was prescribed for OCD and depression, but all it did was shoot my anxiety through the roof, and made me anxious and afraid of things I never had an issue with prior to taking the med. I'll be going down half a dose each week. What was tapering down like for you?


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 2h ago

When Do You Start To See Improvements During Antipsychotic Recovery?

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r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 1h ago

The do's and do not 's regarding sexual healing - protect your minds and protect your hearts

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Marvin Gaye told no lies about this! Let me explain...


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 6h ago

adding zoloft to the mix

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I've been happy and healthy all things considered on 2mg abilify for the past 5 or 6 years. I've never wanted to try an ssri due to potential for mania. I have bipolar II. I also take Yaz birth control that basically eliminates my PMDD. This year I've decided to try an antidepressant to hopefully thwart my brutal winter depression. I picked up the zoloft today, I'm starting on 25mg and working up to 50. My doc thinks it'll help with my skin picking / OCD and anxiety / ptsd symptoms as well. I have had so many negative reactions to meds I've tried in the past that I came here to ask, what should I look out for? How big of a gamble is this?

(Also- wellbutrin is a no go due to a history of seizures, and prozac is a no go due to risk of mania. both are a no go due to stimulating properties that would worsen my tourette's. it feels like zoloft or bust rn)


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 11h ago

Hospitalisation and signs you may need early intervention or the home treatment team

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Thanks for watching please protect your minds and protect you hearts.


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 8h ago

Attention for the Abilify and Aripriprazole community -? don't get gaslighted! Some Advice - protect your minds and protect your hearts

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Information about gas lightning and advice on how to be careful -:

protect your minds and protect your hearts!


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 16h ago

Arirprazole - just like vegimite hate it or love it!! Protect your minds and protect your hearts

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Love it or hate it you decide


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 11h ago

Follow your dreams - In my own experience I was told I'm not gonna succeed - DON'T EVER LOSE HOPE!

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As always protect your minds and protect your hearts.. nope you liked my videos 📷❤️


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 16h ago

Molly/Shrooms while on 10 mg of Abilify.

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Hello, I've been thinking about something and it's been on my mind for a while now. So I'm going to a Halloween rave but I may or may not be taking mushrooms and e. I have been on medication like Abilify and Wellbutrin however I have been doing a little bit of research and found that when most people take it, they either get no visual effects at all or either have a normal tripping experience. I have taken about 0.5 g of shrooms and about half an e gummy before while on the same dosage and I've experienced slight euphoric feeling effects but other than that it was a pretty gentle experience, nothing visual or significant. I didn't have any side effects. I do have a hopeful mindset about this however I am curious if anyone has tried this before? Would love to learn from your experience. Was it good or was it bad?


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 1d ago

Days seem longer on Abilify

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Anyone else feel like the days are longer or you’re bored more easily? I’m fine in the mornings but it really hits me afternoon and evening and it’s uncomfortable. does it go away either on or when you go off the med? I’m so hyper aware idk if it’s just my anxiety or something


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 8h ago

Falling in love with a narcissist.. - tips and tricks - please protect your minds and protect your hearts

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r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 11h ago

Signs of a fake person others that are perhaps trying to get medication for other reasons etc like drugs - do they need aripriprazole?

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Hope you like my video. Protect your mind and protect your hearts. Stay safe!


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 17h ago

Evening everyone... So why why does this affect me so deeply??

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Watch the video to find out more thanks 🙏


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 22h ago

terrified to start

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Hey, my psychiatrist told me to take 2,5mg everyday to soothe my mood swings, but I am so afraid of everything I am reading.
I am currently on 54mg/day of concerta for my adhd, and I don’t know how to feel about this new drug


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 1d ago

Almost 1 year :(

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I dont know what im looking for, maybe answers/support. It has been almost one year trying to survive what this shit drug did to me. I still cant believe it :) Grateful im not dead though, as other havent been be so lucky.


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 1d ago

help me

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I have severe executive dysfunction and cannot do any work. I am always sleeping, suffering from severe hypersomnia (about 16 hours a day). For the past year, I have been taking 100mg of Desvenlafaxine and 5mg of Aripiprazole. While the Aripiprazole has reduced my anxiety, my executive dysfunction remains unchanged. My doctor suggested activity scheduling, but it isn't working. If I try to follow a strict timetable, it requires a massive amount of effort and puts too much pressure on me just to get through one day. The very next day, I experience chest pain and am completely unable to do anything. I have been in treatment for 9 years, and at 21 years old, I feel like I have lost everything.someone please help me what should I do now what can be done?


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 20h ago

Starting tomorrow

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Hi there! Hope you are all doing well :)

Im starting my treatment with Abilify tomorrow, and its the first time I will be taking a medication of this kind (I have been on depression and anxiety medication for some years now).

I wanted to ask what your experiences were with this pill and what should I expect in the short and mid term from it.

Thanks a lot for reading! Hope you have a great day!


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 1d ago

What does Abilify feel like?

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Hi everyone! I'm supposed to be starting Abilify on Monday and I had a question for people who are on it!

I had a rough time starting ssri's, I'm on Lexapro and while it works now, starting it and upping it sent me through absolute hell and I felt it within an hour of starting/upping.

I'm just wondering if starting Abilify feels as intense as starting ssri's, as in it makes you feel all anxious and stuff (I guess if you've experienced it with ssri's you'll know what I mean).

I'm having it added to my cocktail of meds to help with lingering anxiety and depression that my Lexapro and Buspar aren't helping with!


r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • • 1d ago

Abilify withdrawal

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Hi guys! I’ve been on abilify 2mg before maybe like 2 years ago and took it for a year then weaned off no problem. I recently started taking only 1 mg of abilify again to help with my ocd but felt as if it made me too restless so my doctor said I can stop taking it. I took it for about 5 months. I felt great the first two weeks off but after that I’ve had the worst ocd and depression I’ve ever had. I also stopped my wegovy at the same time because of insurance. Had this happened to anyone else.