"i have been on effexor xr 225 mg and valium 5 mg for 8 years and in the last year or so started getting more depressed again.  i went on abilify 2 mg 2 weeks ago and feel like living again.  i went out and did errands and visited and shopped for 4 days in a row which was nearly a miracle.  the doctor raised it to 5 mg yesterday and so far i feel fantastic!  i sure hope it lasts!"