Hi. I don't think it's because you are coming off of it. I think it's because you actually do need to take it more often. If you are tapering properly withdrawal symptoms will be minimal. You need to be on a med for these symptoms. Why don't you just try one that doesn't have weight-gain as a side effect or low rates of it etc. I hated the weight gain so I take Zeldox, which has been proven to have minimal to no side effect of weight gain. I don't know whether Abilify is a MS or an AP. Zeldox is a MS. But surely there is an AP with no weight gain. It sounds like you got put on all of these meds for a genuine reason and if these symptoms have started coming back in, you may need to resume taking what you were taking or try something new. Get professional help. Just do what your doc said till he/she gets back for now. Then go see him/her and let them know. Good luck, take care and keep us informed about your progress and any developments.