Thank you, blue. Your post is so helpful.
Nope, I've decided not to wait it out. That episode of such extreme akathesia was freaky. Like you say - no joke. Oh - and I've been having killer muscle cramps, which are not fun.
The effect Abilify is having on me reminds me of Geodon. Falling asleep all day and wired, but exhausted, all night. It's too bad, because the Ab. is helping calm severe anxiety and the crazy mixed states.
I'm thinking that dropping back to 5mg. in the morning would be an excellent idea...maybe increase it to 7mg. after a month.