What meds are you on?

I take 10 mg of Abilify I just started on it again and I was on 5 mg
I just recently had a 5 mg raise.

You sound like me. When I get really irritable "fuck" is my favorite word. I also say things like "I'm ready to climb the curtains". Sometimes if I've already taken all the prescribed pills that I'm allowed I will take benadryl, an herbal calming pill that has valerian, lemon balm, and something else in it, and a couple melatonin. It doesn't generally have a dramatic effect but it does seem to help at least take the edge off a little. You can pick these up at most grocery stores or pharmacies. If you can get an herbal mix go for straight valerian. It smells horrible but it does work. Then I think a nice hot bubble bath might be in order.

When I feel like that I find a big task and use a small tool. Keeps me going fast and furious until it's out of my system. I clean the kitchen with a toothbrush and try to go as fast as I can. Just go go go go go.

If that doesn't work I try to find something even More physical to do. Jumping jacks, speed vacuuming, spot cleaning rugs by hand, sweeping the rugs (harder than vacuuming). etc.

Well I have to do dishes, exercise, and vaccum. I suppose I could keep busy while I wait for the pdoc to call me back.

I'm with gemiwing on this one..... I have been feeling like this for a while........ do something really physical to take your mind of it and use up some of that negative energy..... and although it may be boring to be doing mundane tasks it does help... I also try a hot bath and do deep breathing exercises and sometimes they help......

I hope it passes soon.......

Thanks everyone....I think I am going to blare my music really loudly and do those mundane tasks that I have to do as fast as I can!

that's the spirit! ((hugs))

i've heard abilify can make you feel that way

I have to exercise and vaccum and I will be done with all my chores.....I am not as irritable now. I am more manic than anything
else right now and I still want to climb the walls!

Abilify made me feel that way. I was pitiful when I was at 30mg. It didn't start really for me until I was at 20mg. Maybe it is akathisia? Or could just be a mood. I am in a good mood, but am irritable too today... hard to explain. Ah whatever. :-D

I think it's my moods. I was at 15 mg once and wasn't irritable or manic. PDOC just gave me a raise and doesn't want to raise me again. She says if I can prove I am still manic and irritable when I see her on the 9th then she will raise my meds.

I hear ya..I'm ready to jump outta my skin!

Hubby promised me he'd buy me some Valarian Root at either CVS or Wallmart tomorrow

Prove you are manic? Sounds strange as per your pdoc... Shouldn't she be preventing it??? Are you on Abilify as monotherapy? Maybe you should be on an actual mood stabilizer if you aren't - just an idea to throw out there...