Abilify for Bipolar

Abilify is my newest medication added on to my list of Seroquel, Lithium and Cipralex. I am hoping this medication will be the one that helps me ditch all the others. The number of different medications I have tried is insane, the list includes Celexa, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Zoloft and many benzodiazepines. My benzodiazepine use turned into a substance dependence along with chronic marijuana use to help manage an un-diagnosed bipolar disorder and out of control symptoms.

Starting Abilify has made all the difference for me. When I added Lithium to the Seroquel and Cipralex I stabilized dramatically, my moods under better control, the swings much less frequent and the constant anxiety, irritability and agitation almost disappeared. However the low mood remained very low and my energy was extremely poor. I spent all my time in bed and when I wasn't in bed I wished I was because of the constant exhaustion. It wasn't until I started taking Abilify that I felt stable for the first time in years.

Abilify is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar, and major depressive disorder. It is classified as a second generation antipsychotic and works best for bipolar in combination with a mood stabilizer. In my case the Lithium and Abilify combination appears to be optimal. It is also used in combination with an anti-depressant for treatment of majoy depressive disorder, in my case in combination with Cipralex.

Abilify binds to neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin in the brain. Mainly it works on stabilizing the neurotransmitter dopamine transmissions. It has both activating and inhibiting properties somehow able to sense a deficiency or excess of dopamine and serotonin. This to me is a wonder drug.