Hi All,

I was put on abilify around 5 weeks ago after a terrible experience of cymbalta making me manic all summer. For the first time, I know what it feels like to not feel paranoid and anxious 24/7. I still have some paranoia and anxiety but nothing to the point of what it was. ( I would have lived in a panic room, if that was possible!).

My question is, how do you know if you are feeling "normal" or if you are feeling "numb"? Is there even a difference?
I also notice a huge increase in appetite and I cannot afford to gain any weight. I'm falling asleep all day and I cannot be doing that either since I work full time. I went from being up all the time and sleeping maybe 4 hours a night to falling asleep at 8 PM on the couch.

Is there anything I can take to balance this out?

I should add I'm on lamictal and have been for a year. (What does it even do because I'm not sure it even works!). I also take vyvanse for ADHD.

I'm going to see my P-DOC today and I wanted to be sure to give her good feedback but I wanted some opinions from you fabulous people.