Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
Anyone else get more paranoid then normal while on ABilify? I am now back to taking the Geodon when I was not taking it because it made my sex drive get a bit winky.....NOw I could care less how winky it gets.....if it's non existant....SO be IT. I'd rather have my sanity.
dancingd
Both my niece (who is 16 yr old BP)and experienced more paranoia while on Abilify...it's a great med for many many people..just not for me.
dancingd
That's supposed to read ..both my niece and I had paranoia while on Abilify
deleted_user
Ive been having dreams that make me extremely paranoid of people close around me. These dreams are different from the terrible, graphic dreams that are a side effect of Abilify. I had those and switched to taking it in the morning to avoid it. It's rare, but I've experienced the paranoia you speak of.
BipolarPrincess
I found out the hard way that Abilfy wasn't for me either.....I started out on a low dose and ended on a low dose and still was more paranoid while taking it than not taking it.....I guess Abilify wasn't meant for me either. Glad to know I am not alone. =)
penny59
that wasnt a good drug for me either. very paranoid. amongst (is that a word lol)other things .i was paralized by fear of everything..
deleted_user
OMG, yes! I feel as though people are following me. I am on short term disability from work and think my employer and the carrier have investigators spying on me.Oh and when I'm shopping it's a certainy security is watching me for shoplifting. I have never been paranoid in my life! Other than the typical side effects: anxiety,headaches, muscle soreness, stomach upset, restlessness, the medication lifting me out of depression and into full blown mania!
deleted_user
I find that I have jittery movements because of abilify as well as a small heart problem. But I think that paranoia is also present. I have been taking this for over a year and I'm going to see if I can get my doctor to get me off it.I was a lot happier taking Litium and Thorazine. To each his own when it comes to Psych drugs.
deleted_user
ohhh great...i have a history of paranoia and i'm on it...though nothing yet.
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