Recent comments in /f/tifu
[deleted] t1_j31g7rs wrote
Reply to TIFU by doing donuts in the snow... by actually_iceman
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Prof_NoLife t1_j31fvi0 wrote
Reply to TIFU by doing donuts in the snow... by actually_iceman
Guess lesson learned
Lined_the_Street t1_j31724b wrote
Wow its probably a miracle you aren't dead. Not because benadryl will outright kill you but what person just grabs any old random bottle and takes it like, "Ahh yes I have a foot infection! Time to take use this random crack I found"
What was the actual plan here? If I was your roommate I'd be pissed too
just_checking345 t1_j311ne7 wrote
Reply to comment by SmittyManJensen_ in TIFU by drinking half a bottle of my roommate's Benadryl by starry_nightz_
Yes, because if your headache is so bad, you end up accidentally ODing on meds, you are clearly able to think about researching stuff and realising that you aren't sure. It's not like your thoughts are limited to "I'd do anything to make it stop" and "this looks like it kills pain, gimme".
VersionNo3770 t1_j3108j9 wrote
Always take medication according to the directions because an overdose could make you sick or kill you.
What you took, as someone else pointed out is DPH or Diphenhydramine. It's often used in allergy, cold, or sleep medication. It isn't for headaches and unless you were drinking a lot of water with it, it probably just dehydrated you a bit and made your headache worse. DPH is also a deliriant at higher doses so that is what made you hallucinate. Some people do this to trip, but it isn't considered very fun or enjoyable compared to most drugs. Most people I knew who abused it were depressed, and used it as a form of self harm.
You're probably lucky that it wasn't headache medication actually if you're just taking a bunch and hoping to feel better. If the bottle has a lot of Tylenol (acetaminophen) in it you may have needed to go to the hospital to have your stomach pumped. Some drugs/active ingredients are more dangerous than others.
kaanskBG t1_j30wlmo wrote
Who the heck takes medicine without knowing what it is for? Thats like taking a medicine for sore throat and expect to fix your upset stomach or something? You are 26, don't you know that its extremely dangerous to take medicine that you are not supposed to? Im sorry if i sound rude but this whole post is worrying and im just trying to tell you that its dangerous and if you don't learn that soon it may happen something way worse.
Next time call your doctor, parents, relative or even just google it instead of going by memory.
you-are-not-yourself t1_j30t2w0 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIFU by drinking half a bottle of my roommate's Benadryl by starry_nightz_
All medication are drugs
[deleted] t1_j30je1c wrote
Reply to comment by SmittyManJensen_ in TIFU by drinking half a bottle of my roommate's Benadryl by starry_nightz_
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SmittyManJensen_ t1_j30ike4 wrote
That was pretty foolish and dangerous. If you’re not sure, research or call the number on the package.
starry_nightz_ OP t1_j30igin wrote
Reply to comment by UpvoteMeOrUGay in TIFU by drinking half a bottle of my roommate's Benadryl by starry_nightz_
Oh. I didn't mean to get high.
UpvoteMeOrUGay t1_j30hab2 wrote
Reply to comment by starry_nightz_ in TIFU by drinking half a bottle of my roommate's Benadryl by starry_nightz_
Subreddit for people who use Benadryl to get high. Apparently taking too much gets intense
nsanity27 t1_j30h6xg wrote
Reply to comment by starry_nightz_ in TIFU by drinking half a bottle of my roommate's Benadryl by starry_nightz_
Some people drink a lot of Benadryl on purpose to get high and hallucinate because of the active ingredient DPH. That sub is full of people em
RMarkL t1_j30fucb wrote
Google some shit next time.
starry_nightz_ OP t1_j30fu2b wrote
Reply to comment by UpvoteMeOrUGay in TIFU by drinking half a bottle of my roommate's Benadryl by starry_nightz_
Sorry I'm confused what does that mean?
UpvoteMeOrUGay t1_j30fj41 wrote
r/dph
Stock_Charming t1_j2y72rq wrote
Reply to comment by emptyempty0000 in TIFU by mixing my medications and possibly giving myself serotonin syndrome by emptyempty0000
Totally our bodies are strange. Klonopin helps though, may be worth a discussion with your doc.
Rumpelteazer45 t1_j2y68pi wrote
Reply to TIFU by mixing my medications and possibly giving myself serotonin syndrome by emptyempty0000
The dosage is way way too low for that to be the likely side effect. You are on a very low dosage for both drugs.
The body and brain are mysterious things. What could be happening is your anxiety about serotonin syndrome being a potential risk is causing your brain to interpret it as serotonin syndrome since you know that is a “side effect” (reality it’s at much higher doses). You know how people can experience a placebo effect of a placebo drug, the reverse can also happen in people with anxiety.
When you experience the symptoms under those conditions, the anxiety makes you jump to that conclusion which further spins you up emotionally taking your brain further down that path. I’m not saying what you are experiencing isn’t really, not even close - it’s very real. I don’t think it’s serotonin syndrome but more of an anxiety spiral you get into and you attribute it to that due to it being a very real potential side effect (at higher doses).
You should take your medications daily as written. Set alarms if you have to, missing doses have real impacts your life!
I stopped reading side effects due this happening. I only look it up if I honestly experience one. It’s cut down on side effects by 40%. Anxiety sucks and can end up becoming a self fulfilling prophecy. As a kid I got stomach aches and upset stomachs all the time. I was labeled “sensitive stomach” - no one dig deeper (it was back in the day). I honestly believed if my stomach got upset that it was a warning that something bad was going to happen. So anything remotely negative reinforced that belief. I rode that spiral many times. As an adult, I know that it was IBS and my anxiety caused it to flare up, which made my anxiety even worse, which made my stomach even worse and down the spiral I went. It was (and still is) a shitty self fulfilling prophecy.
UsagiBonBon t1_j2xomu6 wrote
Reply to comment by Lokivstheworld in TIFU by mixing my medications and possibly giving myself serotonin syndrome by emptyempty0000
Not always true. Some people need medication to get through tough things, or to respond to supplemental therapy, or for the rest of their life. There’s nothing wrong with taking medicine for a medical problem if it makes your life better.
Lokivstheworld t1_j2x9boy wrote
Reply to TIFU by mixing my medications and possibly giving myself serotonin syndrome by emptyempty0000
I truly think you will only start to get better when you get off the meds. It's only meant for temporary use. Good luck to you in your future.
emptyempty0000 OP t1_j2x8725 wrote
Reply to comment by Stock_Charming in TIFU by mixing my medications and possibly giving myself serotonin syndrome by emptyempty0000
Ah that makes sense. Thank you. That’s odd how 60mg can interact with dayquil. I Guess everyone’s different and things just happen.
Stock_Charming t1_j2x8072 wrote
Reply to comment by emptyempty0000 in TIFU by mixing my medications and possibly giving myself serotonin syndrome by emptyempty0000
You know sometimes random ingredients can trigger interactions. I take Cymbalta 60mg if I take dayquil anxiety and paranoia occurs.
It could be from the ingredients targeting the gaba receptor. Typically gummies don't go through clinical trials so the interaction or pk is not understood.
Sorry to be short in the first post. But don't stop your regular meds, look into the gummies and potential interactions.
emptyempty0000 OP t1_j2x6z63 wrote
Reply to comment by Stock_Charming in TIFU by mixing my medications and possibly giving myself serotonin syndrome by emptyempty0000
Hm, I wonder what It was Then. It only happens when I mix those 2 medications
Stock_Charming t1_j2x6kp1 wrote
Reply to TIFU by mixing my medications and possibly giving myself serotonin syndrome by emptyempty0000
Dose is way too low for serotonin shock.
Whatifisaid- t1_j2uxm3j wrote
Sounds like you need to actually learn how to drive better tbh. Took you 5 tries to get a license and you’re still running into people constantly? You’re lucky you’ve not done more damage. Do you need to drive to live in your area, because you may need an alternative from the sounds of it. Maybe try some driving courses or something?
tardersos t1_j31gcjs wrote
Reply to TIFU by doing donuts in the snow... by actually_iceman
I don't think it'll be unrepairable, but in the case that it is you can always try to find another clean one and turn this one into a trail rig
Totally understand the pain tho. Bought my 98 xj for $500 and I'll beat on it but I think if I actually crashed it I'd cry