Should I tell my therapist?

Question

Okay, this is sorta long.

I'm 17. I see a therapist about my generalized anxiety and depression. I'm not currently on any medication.

I took benadryl three nights ago (saturday night). I took 87.5mg to help me sleep and just to relax (reccomended dose is 50mg). Things got weird and something really stressful happened, and I kinda went off. I thought my friends had been talking to my dad about my drug use. This was 3 AM sunday morning.

I fell asleep and woke up at about 7 PM sunday night. I refused to let my dad cook for me, and didn't drink/eat anything that was opened because I thought my dad was messing with my food. I also wouldn't let my cat near my laptop when I was on it, thinking my dad could see what she saw. This weird feeling and weird thought pattern went on as I stayed up all night of course and monday morning was great. I felt really good, and according to my friends I didn't make any sense and seemed really eccentric. I remember feeling really good and sort of childlike, the world was comfortable and interesting, which is unusual as normally I feel dull and distant and mundane.

Monday night was much better, I went to a concert and didn't have problems with my dad, he didn't say anything about how I was acting. I still felt (and still do feel) weird, not bad but I can tell I'm different. It's now three nights later and things are getting closer to normal.

My question is, should I tell my therapist? Is it just a weird drug thing or does it sound like something he should know?

Thanks so much to anyone who actually read through.

Answer 1

Well it could be a reaction to taking so much Benadryl. But the fact that it lasted as long as it did could be something to look into. I would definetly tell your therapist. That is what they are there for. They need to know what is going on so that they can help you. Good luck

Answer 2

Yes! Please tell your therapist. They should know about all meds that you take, including over-the-counter and herbal remedies. Some can counteract with other meds and cause a lot of problems. People with anxiety seem to have a "paradoxical" reaction to many medications. I know I do. That means it does the complete opposite of what it usually does.Benadryl puts most people to sleep, but it makes me feel horribbly creepy-crawly like I can't wait for it to wear off.

    Do you think you had ADHD as a child? Many who did, or still do, have this reaction and have to be very careful with medications.

There's nothing worse than taking a simple Tylenol Cold and ending up in the ER freaking out seeind alligators all around you!

Answer 3

Dont be scared probly because your so young and it takes a major affect to you differnt than other people because i took sleep pills to go to bed and i started really tripping as in computer  moveing etc.

Answer 4

Yes, you should tell your therapist.  You shouldn't hide anything from that person, because she is there for you to tell her all your problems!!

Answer 5

I would tell your therapist if I were you. When I was in therapy I told my therapist everything. It can be a great outlet. If something is on your mind, it can't hurt to share with a professional. Benadryl usually leaves your system pretty quickly but if it interacts with any other drugs in your system, the sedation and other side effects you would experience could be exaggerated. 87.5 mg isn't enough to overdose.

Answer 6

definitely! it could just be from the benedryl, but it could be something your therepist could help. i really think you need to tell!!!