Hi All!

Quick summary of myself in dot points:

• First episode of psychosis in may 2013
• stayed on medication for 6 months after (olanzapine and abilify)
• stopped taking for 8 months until I had my second episode of psychosis
• 2nd episode came out of no-where - not much stress, not too bad sleep and no other drugs to trigger (so i guess im quite vulnerable??)
• Currently taking 10mg of Abilify

My question is how much I should take... I understand that 10mg is probably already low in the first place but I still want to lower to 5mg just to reduce the side effects like anxiety and restlessness that comes at times... I will speak to the pDoc but would love to hear all your thoughts on the manner!

5mg should be enough... right?
Also, im curious how long term is taking the medication... i understand its different for everyone but something tells me that because i've had two episodes that I may need to take it forever - this doesn't daunt me and i accept what has happened but would prefer to be off it in the long term if possible...

I wish they can scan our DNA and determine how much our body needs at the minimum :P

Thankyou all in advance!