I passed out at school, and I really don’t want to go back. Attached is my heart rate when it happened—I was at 65 bpm.
For some context, I just recently resumed taking my ADHD and anxiety medications after a break due to surgery. (I had no withdrawal issues before.) That morning, I took 100 mg of Zoloft and 18 mg of Concerta with breakfast, and I had already drunk a full bottle of water.
It was first period, around 9:20 AM, when I started to feel strange. I experienced cold sweats and had tunnel vision. The next thing I knew, I was on the floor with my teacher asking if I was okay, while my classmates stared in silence. I was so bewildered and embarrassed that I just told them I had fallen asleep.
A minute or two later, my teacher called the nurse, and thankfully, the class ended shortly after. My vision was distorted with an orange tint, and I could only hear static. By the time the nurse arrived, she said I looked really pale and brought a wheelchair for me. To avoid more embarrassment, I insisted on walking to the nurse’s office instead.
I started feeling better within about five minutes, but this was the first time anything like this has ever happened to me. I still have no idea what caused it, and I definitely don’t want to return to that class.
TL;DR: Resumed ADHD and anxiety meds after a break. In class, experienced cold sweats and tunnel vision and then blacked out. Woke up on the floor with everyone watching. I don’t want to go back because of the embarrassment.
I’m really sorry to hear that you went through such a frightening experience. It’s completely understandable to feel anxious about going back to class after something like that, especially with everyone witnessing it. Your health is the priority, and it might be helpful to talk to a doctor about what happened—especially since you just started taking your meds again. They might be able to help you understand if there’s a connection or if something else may be at play.
Consider reaching out to a trusted teacher or counselor at school as well. They could provide support, potentially help you navigate going back, or even discuss the option of temporarily switching classes or finding another way to ease back into the routine. Remember, you’re not alone in feeling this way, and it’s okay to seek help. Take care of yourself, and don’t hesitate to share your feelings with others.