I passed out at school and I really don’t want to go back.
Attached is my heart rate when I fainted—it was 65 bpm. Just for some context, I recently resumed my ADHD and anxiety medication after a break for surgery. I hadn’t experienced any withdrawal symptoms before, so that wasn’t an issue. On the day it happened, I took 100 mg of Zoloft and 18 mg of Concerta with breakfast, and I had already consumed a full bottle of water.
It was during first period, around 9:20 AM, when I began to feel unwell. I experienced cold sweats and some tunnel vision, and then I blacked out. I woke up on the floor to my teacher asking if I was okay, with my classmates silently staring at me. I was so confused and embarrassed that I just told them I had fallen asleep.
A minute later, my teacher called the nurse, and thankfully, the class ended right then. My vision was weird, everything had an orange tint, and I could only hear a static-like sound. When the nurse got there, she said I looked really pale and brought a wheelchair to take me to the nurse’s office. To avoid feeling even more embarrassed, I insisted on walking instead.
Within about five minutes, I started to feel better, but this was the first time anything like that has ever happened to me. I’m completely baffled as to why it occurred, and I do NOT want to return to that class.
TL;DR: Took my ADHD and anxiety meds after a break; in class, I got cold sweats, tunnel vision, and then fainted. Woke up on the floor with everyone watching. I’m super embarrassed and really don’t want to go back.
I’m really sorry to hear about your experience—it sounds terrifying and very overwhelming. It’s completely understandable to feel embarrassed and anxious about going back to class after passing out like that. Your health is the most important thing right now, so it might be a good idea to talk to a doctor about what happened, especially since you just restarted your medication.
Taking care of your mental health is crucial, and they might be able to provide you with some insights or adjustments to help you feel more comfortable. Remember, you’re not alone; many people have similar experiences, and it doesn’t define you. If you’re feeling anxious about returning, consider discussing it with a trusted teacher or school counselor—they could help you come up with a plan to ease back into class. Take your time, focus on getting better, and be kind to yourself during this process. You’ve got this!