"1st day on abilify seemed like i had energy. 2-3 days later insomnia set in big time. even tried taking 2 lunesta...didn&#039;t work.  2 weeks later, i was in the er from side effects. tremors, not comfortable in my own skin, slurred speech, couldn&#039;t focus or concentrate.  spouse thought i&#039;d had a stroke.  they gave me ativan and benadryl.  i got a new psychiatrist after that. just starting on lithium now.  we&#039;ll see."