bipolar disorde
"I am a 48 year-old woman who has had bipolar I disorder since I was 12.  It hit me severely and I have had a very difficult time with it.  During one of the latest bouts I tried Abilify at 2 mg and definitely felt a bump up in my mood.  I was so so excited and totally would've stayed on it except my appetite increased to such a degree that I immediately started gaining weight.  Food was like crack - it became utterly and completely addictive.  I could not stop eating!  I would try and control it for a few days but I was utterly and totally unable to stop.  An improvement in mood was worth 10 pounds but at 13 pounds in 8 weeks and no stopping I had to stop.  Super disappointed.  It is the only medication where I felt immediate relief."