These last 2 weeks have easily been one of the scariest experiences of my life. And now that I'm recovering (hopefully), I just want to cry.

There was me going to the ER because of what I thought was heat stroke. It was actually more like heat exhaustion on the verge of a stroke. The stroke-like symptoms were really coming from pills I couldn't name at the time because of my memory loss and speech impairments. One of them was a new one that was supposed to help with bi-polar symptoms. I was also taking an antidepressant and an anti-anxiety pill. Add in Metformin. All of this and the ER didn't do anything to help me, except administer an IV. I was sent home before I was completely okay.

After that Thursday, I was fine for a week. But then comes Wednesday night. I wake up after sleeping for an hour and the loss of my motor skills and almost blacking out happens for a moment. The next morning, I contacted my psychiatrist's office, and she's gone for the week. But, the receptionist emailed her and I was told to stop taking the new medication and that my appointment will be next week if someone cancels their appointment. Otherwise, it's in another week. After that, I immediately stopped taking the new medication.

But, I still had a problem of my body heating up and my brain overheating. I noticed it got the worst at night after taking my pills. I also was craving a ton of water and certain foods tasted extra good for no reason (like kale and lemonade). So, I decided I was going to research what was going on. I came across Serotonin Syndrome. It's pretty much my brain was overloaded with Serotonin from the pills I was taking. I stopped talking all my pills yesterday night. I have also gotten some foods and juices that help with kidney and liver function (considering how hard they've been having to work to flush out the pills).

While my sleep is still out of whack, it's slowly coming back. I don't have overheating problems anymore. (I never thought I would be so excited about the ability to sweat.) My senses and thoughts are coming back to me. It's incredible how well water, baking soda (to help raise my pH levels), and the high alkaline foods have helped me. I do need to go back on the Lexapro generic at some point though, because it does help a lot with my anxiety and depression. Perhaps the Metformin too... but I'm not sure. The other ones are definitely out forever. But, I'm terrified of medication for now. I have learned I should always do research on pill interactions before accepting any doctors' plans.

I do have counseling on Tuesday and am keeping up with it. My fiance helped me out so much that I don't know how to ever thank him properly. Even though I'm scarred from this, I'm very happy to be alive.

Has your doctor never asked you about your medications? They ARE the ones that should verify medications interaction, not you. They could prescribe you anything that could literally kill you/injure you if it is in contact with another pill/product. If you doctor has never asked about it, either switch your doctor or ask them about it. If they answer an half-assed excuse, change doctor asap.

- The psychiatrist did ask me about my medication. I know it's impossible to memorize all the medication interactions possible, but yeah, if I can find that info online, then she can too. And, she should be the one to understand the interactions more than me. She did say it's the first time she's heard of an adverse reaction from the pills she prescribed, but still...

I'm going to the appointment, but I'm planning to switch psychiatrists regardless of the answers/excuses I get. I'm also planning to switch therapists. (This therapist is different than the one I mentioned in my OP... the one there is a couple's therapist for my fiance and I.) The therapist is the one that recommended me to the psychiatrist. My next appointment with her is mid-July. I forgive both of them, but I feel like I need to switch to heal properly. I'm not 100% sure yet.

Though I've had my share of medical issues and terrifying prescription reactions, this isn't my area of expertise. I am very happy for you that you're recovering, but I'm sorry you had to go through all that. I do think it is smart for you to change doctors or to at least get outside opinions from other specialists. Not to state the obvious, but just make sure you do thorough research before switching doctors. :)

Also if I may, what is a theattacker?

- D: I'm glad you're okay. And yep, definitely doing my research first. ^^

"Theattacker" is a result of the word filter... it's not an actual term.

Thank you. And that's good to hear. I'd hate for you to go through something else like that.

Ah, I see. I wasn't aware that the filter changed "bad words" even if they're inside a larger word. That does seem odd.