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AussieMo
AussieMo

I'm new here and from what I can tell, a lot of you are doing self help for anxiety. I've had anxiety for 30+ years. I've been to numerous therapists, psychiatrists, group sessions ...and I still need the help of medications. I have been on klonapin for 10+ years as well as effexor. I've noticed I've been weepy, and when I wake up at night I think of all things doom and gloom. I spoke to my doctor and she is going to wean me off effextor and try Abilify for me. Does anyone here take meds or am I in the wrong group?? I'm so nervous about switching meds. I was diagnosed with GAD several years ago. I do have a lot going on..I lost my mom 3 years ago..I lost my stepdaughter one year ago to stage 4 breast cancer...shortly after that I myself was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, went through gruelling chemo, broke my foot in 3 places after I completed cancer treatments...my sister estranged herself from me 3 months ago...and we're in the middle of a pandemic...ugh...I know things are hard on everyone right now. But wondering if anyone has taken Abilify. I worry about side effects as I can't handle too much of anything else right now. Thank you.

Carolin57
Carolin57
I have taken Abilify for twenty years now.
There are side effects with most medicines and Abilify is no different.
I guess a dry mouth is one most notable side effect and tiredness, which can be combated with exercise.
But read the advice slip in the medicine package and keep a side effect journal to help you and your doctor sort out the correct dosage.
Tired
Tired
I take meds. About 10 years. Started on Paxil . then Prozac when the first medication stopped working. Was never on Abilify. Each persons body is different. You should ask the doctor what the possible side effects are. And discuss your concerns with the doctor.
tayyyyyybugggyy
tayyyyyybugggyy
has anyone every tried zoloft? i’m new to this anxiety thing an feel like i’m seriously in my last days because i’m feeling so hopeless
stlake
stlake
tayyyyyybugggyy, I've taken zoloft for over 30 years and klonapin as needed during that time. I believe they have helped me, but I'm guessing it depends upon the user. Having said that, I'm currently going through a terrible period of anxiety which is situational. I hope this helps. Let me know if you'd like to know more.
AussieMo
AussieMo
Carolin57. I could handle the dry mouth and the tiredness but weight gain seems to be a big side effect for many. Some also were terrified of the palpatations they got after taking Abilify...I know everyone's different but I'm already on metroprolol for irregular heart rythym. I just feel like the Effexor isn't working so much anymore...but I also have to remember these times we are in are not helping much either.. My dr said it would probably make me sleepy..and thats ok..its the other side effects that scare me...thank you all for your responses! My next option was Celexa..so many meds out there...hard to find out which one is best for each individual.
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
I take lexapro...horrible to get onto...was so tired at first...but now I love it...i still feel things and even get anxious...but I am not the puddle on the floor I was. I used to take klonopin every day...now just as needed...it doesn't work as well as it used to. I say...if you need them...take them....
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