"i am bipolar and have swung into a massive depressive cycle, crying for no reason, sleeping 14 or more hours a day, feeling hopeless about my life, suicidal thoughts, etc., so my doctor put me back on abilify (i had been on it before but it had been such a long time i couldn&#039;t remember if it helped or not). in just a few days, at 5mg at night, my mood is very improved. i can actually get out of bed, i&#039;m much more upbeat, much more pleasant to be around.  the only side-effect i have is when i take it, about half an hour later, i am soaked in sweat. my shirt actually becomes saturated to the point i have to change into a dry one. that&#039;s why it got 9."