I’ve been diagnosed with OCD, social anxiety, GAD, and a body focused repetitive behavior disorder.
I was on Prozac for about 10 years but didn’t notice much improvement and was hesitant to switch. I eventually tried Lexapro for a year (no real difference), then Effexor (which I didn’t tolerate well).
Right now I’m on Zoloft 300 mg, but I still don’t feel much of a change. My doctor is suggesting adding a low dose of Abilify (2 mg) on top.
I’m really anxious about trying it because I want to avoid medications with a moderate–high risk of weight gain. I already struggle a lot with body image and tend to fixate on food, especially sweets, so I’m worried Abilify might make that worse. I know I could just monitor my weight, but that can also make me spiral and obsess over the scale, so I try to avoid doing that too often.
For anyone who has taken a low dose of Abilify as an add on what was your experience like? Did you notice any weight gain or increased appetite?