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I felt anxious, happy, energized and highly sensitive when i was prescribed abilify in 9/2022. after a really bad day & an argument with my mom, i cut myself with a kitchen knife six times. was this a manic episode?

Q: i felt anxious, happy, energized and highly sensitive when i was prescribed abilify in 9/2022. after a really bad day & an argument with my mom, i cut myself with a kitchen knife six times. was this a manic episode?

: Yes, it should be considered. You should see your psychiatrist again. Take care.

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Yes, it should be considered. You should see your psychiatrist again. Take care.

Answered 4/5/2023

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A member asked:

I felt anxious, happy, energized and highly sensitive when i was prescribed abilify in 9/2022. after a really bad day & an argument with my mom, i cut myself with a kitchen knife six times. was this a manic episode?

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