Hi Janetlee, I have been on Abilify since 2008 ( just started a new post called 'Abilify') and also take Escitalpram. I have depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia form psychosis. I think I'm on the...
Hi, I have been on Abilify since 2008, so that's almost seven years. I am getting worried about possible long term side effects. Has anyone else been on Abilify this long and/or has anyone...
Hi - I'm back, Went to my psychiatrist about the voices and anxiety and he increased the abilify from 10mg to 15 and gave me valium to take when needed. I took it for about two weeks. Feel fine now....
Hi Karen, Thanks for your thoughts. Yes, it's about time I sorted out my sleep. I'm glad you enjoy your grandchildren. You made a big decision when you were young. I always wanted to have heaps. Have...
Hi Joanne, Saw my daughter today. She was sleepy and slept most of the day. Some days are like that for her. She is on a lot of anti convulsant medication for epilepsy. Thanks for your warm note....
Hi Happy Turtle, Had to look up nocturia - what a drag. I suppose you've tried a bottle so at least you don't have to get up? No reason to feel like a baby with light and TV. I think a lot of people...
Hi Karen and Joanne, My daughter is 28. She has severe intellectual and physical disability. Sorry you thought she was a baby Joanne - she does feed like one. She says Ma Ma and that is all. She is a...
Hi Karen and Joanne, Had a great time with my daughter. She stayed up all day and was just beaming with smiles. She said Ma Ma a couple of times. Planning to do a lesson in beaded jewelry this week I...
Hi Karen and Joanne, I had a good 3 hour sleep. My daughter lives an hour and a half away. Every 2nd week end I pick her up and bring her home to me for three nights. She really enjoys this. The...
Hi Joanne and Karen, It's 3:15 am here. I've only been up twice tonight. Told myself not to get out of bed when I woke but here I am. Will go back to bed after writing this. Thought I might have a...
Hi Karen and Joanne, How are you both. I'm trying a new thing. When I wake at night I don't get out of bed. It is hard because I feel compelled to get up. But I am awake less and feel better in the...
Hi Karen and Joanne, I have tried melatonin and it didn't seem to do anything. haven't read any books on sleep hygiene - will do. Will also speak to my psychiatrist about sleep again. He did mention...
Hi Joanne, That's a good idea playing some songs. I used to play the guitar and sing but haven't for ages. As I said to Karen, I did get some sleep and feel better. When you don't feel anxious you...
Hi Karen, Yes, Got two grabs of sleep - one three hours the other two and a half. Feel much better and not so anxious. The GP didn't give me anything for sleep. It is 3 am and I feel quite rested but...
Hi Karen, Joanne and Happy Turtle, Went to the GP today about my sleep and she ended up increasing the Abilify and giving me nothing for sleep. Well, see if that works.I did hear voices about a week...
PS - I don't think you should blame yourself for what happened in the car! It takes two to tango - Nighting Gale...
Hi Anonymouslyquiet, I have done much more embarrassing things and feel like I'm just going to die but time and thinking usually makes it better ( oh no the better word). Are you seeing someone for...
Hi Donnie, I'm new to this chat group too and am amazed at the support I have received. I agree with Happy Turtle that you really need some support. And also agree it has to be outside of your work....
Happy Turtle - Glad to hear you slept all day long. That must have so good. You know I'm new here so didn't know of your other problems - sounds like you've been through the wars. Take care and have...
Hi Happy Turtle, I love your poem - and i have a hard time with poetry, never have read much poetry - maybe I'll start. It said a lot to me. Do you write much? Nighting Gale...
Hi Karen, I didn't see your post before. Your jewelry sounds beautiful. Are you going to do some painting and drawing? I have a jar on my desk with some lovely brushes in it left over from my art...
Hi Joanne, Good to hear you. What do you do when you are awake at night? I used to read a lot but now often feel too distracted. I'm having a terrible night - just keep waking up. It's 3:30 am here -...
Hi Karen, I am up again. Interesting that you made bead jewelry. I was thinking of using semi prescious beads and i love silver. There is an outlet for beads not far from here and they give short...
Hi Karen and Happy Turtle, I took 10mg of Temazepam and it didn't do anything. Doing my 1 - 2 hours sleep, then awake. Feel wide awake now. I like Abilify too - seems to do the trick. Was on...
Hi Happy Turtle, Thanks for your reply and compassionate thoughts. I send them to you too. Hope you have recovered from your heart surgery - my mum took a long time and she had no complications. It...
Hi Joanne, Thanks for welcoming to the Forum. I hope I get to feel comfy here. Still working out how to post and stuff. Sorry to hear your awake so much. What meds do you take. How do you feel. Even...
Hi Karen, Thanks for your reply. I'm in Australia. I went back to bed after posting and had my 2 hours sleep. It is now 5 am and the roosters are crowing. I live in the country. Sorry to hear you...
Hi - I am new here. I have insomnia and will be posting during my nocturnal awakenings. Looking for other nocturnal people to say hello to during the night. I'm on medication for depression,...