I woke. With Siper Webs. Caressing my face. Burning. Itching. Hot.
My old friend. Visiting. Last week.
Serotonin Syndrome by name.
I had first experienced SS when I was given Injectible Naloxone (Narcan). For an Morphine overdose.
Then I rocketed from SS to Hypomania to full blown Psychotic Mania.
This time SS was milder. Thank God.
And, I knew how to treat it.
Stop ANY and ALL meds that contribute to SS. Lithium – the only psychiatric med I am taking.
Stop or reduce intake of ANY and ALL foods that contribute to SS. Namely, Orange Juice, Cinnamon, Chick Peas, Coffee, Alcohol. BUT, I still drinks my wine and my coffee. Abstinence sucks.
For a comprehensive list see here. And, if you are really, really curious (like me) Google or Bing search “Foods Avoid Serotonin Syndrome”
That is all — for now.
