I have been on Abilify 20-25 mg for about 10 years & have found it VERY helpful (dxed bipolar I) but know it is added at lower doses as an addition to other dxes as depression. Also take Lamictal--very good results.

I know how scary it is to take so many meds (I take 6) but you know, when you get to the point of feeling so badly & doing irrational things like hurting yourself or overdosing, you just need to do what needs to be done to take care of the situation. I personally believe believe I have to "bite whatever bullet" I have to to make myself quit doing dangerous & self-destructive behaviors. I mean, why should I ruin my kids', my husband's lives by my behaviors? They don't deserve that.

My mother committed suicide. You'd think I'd be able to control myself from that devastating event. I work hard every day at it. It's too bad that I have a mental illness & I'll try my best to get the treatment to help me but my family & others are not supposed to be destined to a life of misery because of me. Do whatever it takes--20 pills, ECT's--don't suffer & don't make them suffer. My opinion from seeing it from both sides--Suzy