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Abilify users, help plse!

summerbabe88
summerbabe88

Hi all, I just began taking abilify with my cymbals for obsessive thinking slash bad thoughts. I am also on xanax for palpitations. Yes,I'm a hot mess lol ! Has any one had a bad or good experience with abilify? I feel like a zombie and my head feels weird like it weighs a ton! I am trying so hard to be better but I can't seem to find the right med or meds for my panic attacks and intrusive thoughts. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Love to you all .

summerbabe88
summerbabe88
I meant cymbalta...my keyboard has auto correct
cachetteen1
cachetteen1
Ive never taken Cymbalta, but I have taken several medications and it takes a bit of time to adjust in your body (to hopefully work!) with that said, there is no magic pill, believe me, I wish there was, we need to really work on ourselves, through whatever technique works for u- for example I do a 10 min stretch meditation in the morning and it has totally settled me for the whole day- as Im typing this Im listening to peaceful nature sounds LOL, most of us with these issues have more delicate nervous systems then others- and we need to really pace ourselves and take care of ourselves, the cement head ( I currently have too- I get migraines from stress and some stress we cant control, but we can try to avoid a head on collision with it, just as we would steer our car out of the way, try to focus on redirecting your thoughts. Not sure if anything I just said made any sense, or is of any use, but know that u are not alone, and if I could help, I tried...
darkside2276
darkside2276
I have also never been on Cymbalta but I do know from all the meds I was on, it takes time to get used to and many of them didn't even work, TBH. The only med that worked for me was Lexapro and Ativan...it was used in combination - low dose, which matched my body and mind chemistry...but having said that even that was not without side effects...it's either side effects or no effects with some meds too which was frustrating...its a trial and error until u find the right mix and type and that is what you and your doc need to work together and get it right.
Restful
Restful
Ability has really helped me. I only take the lowest dosage, but it works in tandem with my antidepressant to stabilize me. I hope it starts helping you.
Kitty915
Kitty915
I have been on Zoloft for a while.
Kitty915
Kitty915
I have been on Zoloft for a while.
Kitty915
Kitty915
Didn't mean to send that twice!
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