Thanks, Hydro, for explaining more. Abilify is good for psychosis. Now it does make sense that your doctor is thinking that Abilify might be more targeted to your symptoms than lithium. Also, the side effects of lithium can be really a problem. In my case, it was discovered that I just can't tolerate lithium. I get bad side effects at a small dosage.

When the diagnosis isn't totally nailed down, then that changes everything. Even the best doctor in the world can really only make an educated guess about what your main problem is, and then he may have to change that guess. It sounds like you have no reason not to feel confident that he is being careful and trying to get you to feel as best as you can. Stay in touch with him, if you find yourself feeling worse.