Scared to Take Abilify: Need Advice

I had an unusual side effect. I had a flat affect... basically all of my personality disappeared. I was in neutral to the extreme. I went in to a counseling appointment and my counselor was so concerned about my changes in behavior, or lack of behavior, that she asked to speak with my mom to see if she was seeing any changes in me, which she was. I have a pretty big personality, so it was very noticeable that I suddenly was just bland and unexpressive. She contacted my med provider and reduced my dose immediately, eventually taking me off of abilify entirely. I think I was on 20 mgs when my affect changed. I've also been in a bipolar group for 2 decades and have heard alot of different side effects people have experienced with abilify. It has helped some people too. It's one of those meds where you don't know if it's gonna work for you unless you jump in and try it. Just be diligent and mindful of any changes you experience, and if their negative, what can you or can you not tolerate. I wish you luck in your med hunt. I've been there, I know how frustrating and frightening it can be. You'll eventually find something that brings you stability and it will have all been worth it.😁

I’ve been taking it on and off for five years. I’ve gained weight which I’ve always said I’d rather be happy than skinny, but it was an adjustment. I also feel like throwing up in the mornings ( I take it at night ) but weirdly I don’t feel like that once I have something to eat. Hope this helps! I have been more productive and less severely depressed on it