I know it sounds ridiculous but I’m scared of the injections because I was threatened with them before
Anyone like me?
Maybe you could request a new one. Then you’re in control. I switched to Aristada and love it. No side effects so far. My mind is clear and I have my motivation back, but no psychosis.
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The only bad thing about your suggestion is that all of the other meds are stronger than Abilify 
as far as I know, that is
Aristada is basically the same as Abilify. It’s what Abilify is turned into by the liver, I believe. Just works better for psychosis where Abilify is better for bipolar.
Aristada doesn’t exist in my country
That’s too bad. Maybe soon.
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Yeah, those Injections are more like a punishment than a treatment. Take the pills instead, you have more control
Injections work for many. I think in this op’s case there’s good reasons for injections. You have to consider that in making these decisions.
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I really begrudge being forced to take the monthly injection.
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Threaten them with a lawyer
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There is a natural fear of injections because puncture wounds are the most dangerous wounds one can get.
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I used to be needle phobic. Now I’ve gotten to the point where you can prolly use my tushie as a dartboard and I’ll only be midly put out. I am darn sick of dentists and hospitals for the year, can I say that?
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Stay safe man, (from covid and psychosis)
Did you have disorganized thoughtsm
Steadier levels in system
I think that’s reasonable. Hopefully if you show you will stay med compliant and act reliably they will not keep you on the injection and will allow you to switch to back to pills eventually.
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I wouldn’t stay on the pills to be honest…:
I just had my injection yesterday my mom gives them to me its no big deal
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Ofc it isn’t a big deal
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Abilify made me phobic of needles and injections.