Has anyone heard of any antipsychotics that help with motivation?
I think thats a contradiction in terms
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@MeghillaGorilla1
How do you mean? I am wondering if the antipsychotic prescribed will help with motivation which can be the most concerning for me. I dont know what kind yet. Will it ever get better? Any meds work for this? Thanks
Every antipsychotic I’ve ever tried sedated me, but I have heard that Aripiprazole (I think that’s Abilify in US) is less sedating than most APs and some people find it slightly stimulating. I tried it and it didn’t work for me, but I have known people who said it had a stimulant effect at low doses.
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Vraylar actually made me want to do things.
Abilify wasn’t bad for motivation either.
Risperidone is awful, it’s zonking me out!
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I haven’t found one that helps but some people say ability can
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That’s super helpful information. I can keep that in mind for my psych appt
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You’re welcome 
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Latuda is pretty good.
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Ok that’s great! I’ll keep it in mind. One consult specialist said he will be recommending AP but I can remember the name of it. The info will help when I meet my psych I can explain concerns. Ty everyone
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Abilify can be good for motivation in low to medium dosage if you can tolerate it. I couldn’t tolerate it, but I’ve been working hard on my motivation and it seems to be helping.
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@Insightseeker
Ask your doctor about adding Wellbutrin (bupropion) to an antipsychotic. Wellbutrin is for depression, so it’s not a mood stabilizer. Wellbutrin will increase your motivation.
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Seroquel boosted my motivation, to the point where it was equal or greater than my preschizo days.
This effect emerged after a year or so of adjusting to the medication.
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Risperidone knocked down my motivation. I don’t even want to do things I used to consider fun anymore.
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Ability stimulates me to an extent.
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It worked that way for me. I actually got an increase in physical strength from Abilify.
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I am stimulated , motivated from abilify
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Does not exist.
Abilify has some properties of stimulation
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I have tried multiple different APs and none have improved my motivation. But everyone is different.
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All APs induce some sort of fatigue in me, and I say this as someone high-functioning enough that I can intimidate neurotypicals. Currently taking Rexulti and I find it only sort of destroys my energy levels. I keep myself busy with to-do lists and projects. I’ve found over the years that motivation is more of a matter of habit than medication. Get in the habit of being busy and you’ll stay busy. My problem these days is to use my time more effectively.
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