I know Abilify has side effects for a lot of people, but if you're able to take it, I say do. I'm on a relatively huge dose (30mg) with no side effects and was able to stop taking an antidepressant. It has been a wonder drug for me, and I've been able to get down to Abilify and Lamictal as my only BP meds. No hypomania, no depression, no paranoia. I have BP 1, so that's major.