That my hair on my head is falling out.
I mean it’s not so obvious atm. But it used to be more voloumous.
I don’t want to develop a huge bald spot.
I don’t know if it will reach a plateau instead of turning into a huge bald spot.
This and also the fact that perhaps there is discreet but serious physiological unhealthy things going on in my body due to the meds. I am not sure of this.
I am not sure if I can carry off the bald shaved look. As some ppl can so well.
I feel if you are not happy with the side effects , its always worth exploring alternative meds
The alternative meds in UK are not good for me compared to abilify. Abilify is the only one with insignificant anticholinergic properties. Anticholinergic properties are dangerous to me.
In addition, abilify is known to not be affected by dopamine supersensitivity, I think (?).
It is known as the most stimulating one out there and I feel drugged up so if this is the most stimulating I fear to See what another med is like. Finally, I don’t think switching meds is a good thing. I feel like it will increase my risk of getting med resistant voices, or having to up my dose. And I think I even read a journal on this.
Otherwise, I’d like to switch… For sure.
I understand some of my reasoning is a bit speculative, not well studied, but my gut tells, me also that this may be the case to not switch so I’m very wary of doing so.
I had that problem with lamictal but when I lowered the dose it stopped
Perhaps I’d rather lose my hair than go on another ap I’m not sure, if it comes to that I mean. I just dunno how I would deal with that. Perhaps shave it off and wear a wig? There’s some nice wigs out there 
Usually that happens with lithium and depakote.
I read about anticholinergic properties on Wikipedia. They are not pleasant. @anon80629714
How much hair are you actually losing?
You should talk this with your doctor or get admitted into hospital for a med change. I changed from risperidone to haldol and feel so much even better. A lot of people say haldol is horrible but its a life saver for me.
Ask your family or general Dr about hair loss? Also ask your psychiatrist?
Maybe about this much on average in wet form every time I wash my hair. Perhaps a bit less I’m not sure.
Right now I purposely wash my hair few times but when I work ill be washing it more regularly
And when I brush it it comes out too.
I will ask them. They will probably say the same thing… Med change or supplements which I’m also hesitant to take.
And also abilify apparently has the least impact on prolactin levels
About three months after I went on Abilify my hair started falling out,
A lot.
When I washed my hair, so much would come out I would cry in the shower.
It was horrible.
I tried to tell my doctor but he kept telling me it wasn’t a known side effect.
Finally, I convinced him to lower my dose and my hair stopped falling out.
The hair that fell out has yet to grow back in, but I’d say I lost a good 20%.
It was traumatizing.
It is traumatic. I lost a lot of hair, blamed it on age, but looking back it began with meds. I’d still rather have thin hair compared to being psychotic.
i agree too…it is scary to think of developing huge bald patches
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