[UPDATE] My (28F) husband (26M) took his ex’s (26F) side, kissed her and went to a bar with her to spite me.

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In a cozy apartment, a woman’s reality unravels as a vivid betrayal by her husband—complete with a kiss and a bar outing—turns out to be a cruel trick of her mind. Shaken by the memory of a night that never happened, she faces a whirlwind of fear and relief, piecing together the truth with her husband’s steady support. What seemed like a marital crisis morphs into a sobering health scare, leaving her to navigate the aftermath.

This gripping tale of mistaken reality and rediscovered trust pulls readers into a haze of doubt and clarity. As the woman learns her vivid hallucination stemmed from a risky mix of medications and alcohol, the story sparks curiosity about the fragile line between perception and truth. With her marriage intact but lessons learned, this drama invites us to explore the unexpected twists of the mind.

For those who want to read the previous part: My (28f) husband (26m) took his ex’s(26f) side, kissed her and went to a bar with her to spite me

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‘[UPDATE] My (28F) husband (26M) took his ex’s (26F) side, kissed her and went to a bar with her to spite me.’

Hey guys, great update! First, thank you all for your outpouring of love and support! I got on this morning and was o**rwhelmed by all your love, help, and compassion! You guys give me hope for humanity. And thanks to the a-hole who told me I was a crazy drama whore, that my husband should d**p me and get a restraining order.

So, yesterday morning, my husband took me to the doctor's, who asked me a lot of the questions you guys did. No, I didn't hit my head recently, no I don't take recreational drugs. However, I have been feeling ill lately, so the night I had the dream/hallucinations, I had taken NyQuil and Benadryl to help me sleep and not drown in my own snot.

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Oh, and I also had a few hot toddies, so alcohol. Apparently, Benadryl has been known to cause weird reactions in perfectly normal people. Such as vivid hallucinations or waking dreams. So instead of scheduling expensive tests, we chalked it up to weird d**g interactions, was told to come back if anything similar happened and to get a g**damn PCP.

Husband took me home and I slept. Btw, while I was freaking out and still hopped up on drugs, I did check the call records, and his ex's number wasn't on the call or text list. EDIT: Yeah, guys, in retrospect, mixing two kinds of drugs that (apparently, never knew this, and thanks for telling me, bc I wouldn't have known) do the same thing was really damn stupid. I won't be doing it again.

Also probably never taking acetaminophen either, judging from some of your comments. Or alcohol. Also, I'm actually really relived I'm not alone in the whole mind-trip thing. I'm sorry for anyone who experienced what I did and doubt their own reality.. **tl;dr** NyQuil, Benadryl, and alcohol should not be mixed as Benadryl is evil.

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A woman’s terrifying vision of her husband’s betrayal turned out to be a drug-induced mirage, highlighting the perils of mixing medications. Her distress, initially a marital flashpoint, stemmed from combining NyQuil, Benadryl, and alcohol, which triggered vivid hallucinations, leaving her questioning reality itself.

Such reactions aren’t rare. A 2023 FDA report warns that antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can cause hallucinations in 1–2% of users, especially when mixed with alcohol or other sedatives like NyQuil’s doxylamine. Her symptoms align with this, as both drugs amplify sedation, and alcohol heightens the risk of altered mental states.

Neuropsychologist Dr. Rhonda Freeman, in a 2022 Psychology Today article, notes, “Drug-induced hallucinations can feel as real as lived experiences, causing profound distress.” The woman’s detailed memory, contradicted by others, underscores the need for medical follow-up to ensure no underlying issues persist.

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She should consult a primary care physician, avoid mixing sedatives and alcohol, and consider journaling daily activities to monitor her mental clarity. Her husband’s support is crucial, and couples counseling could strengthen their bond after this scare, fostering open communication to prevent future misunderstandings.

Here’s what Redditors had to say:

The Reddit gang rolled in with a mix of relief and stern warnings, dishing out advice like concerned friends at a coffee shop. From scolding her substance mix to suggesting reality-tracking journals, their takes are a lively blend of care and caution. Here’s the raw scoop:

Montaron87 − I know it's a happy update, but please realize you got lucky. Make sure to stay off the alcohol when you take drugs of any kind and don't take drugs after you've been drinking.. It turned out fine this time, but you could've fucked up a lot of s**t by doing this.

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MissTheWire − Thank goodness, I was hoping you would update. So glad it looks like nothing more serious than a d**g/alcohol reaction. When you are feeling better, don't forget to do something extra-nice for your husband. It must have been scary and upsetting for him.

throwawaylbgw14 − First off, its not only stupid, but life threatening to take alcohol with such drugs. So stay off alcohol. If you can't, then don't take medications. Secondly- Nyquil + Benadryl= Twice the dosage of what you should be taking. Nyquil has Doxylamine succinate (12.5 mg/30 mL) (antihistamine/hypnotic).

Benadryl has Diphenhydramine (50 mg per tab). Both drugs, taken at a high dose, plus alcohol will definitely result in weird dreams/hallucinations/altered mental state. Next time when taking medications, read the instructions and follow them. They aren't written just for text sake, they want to make sure you don't die a easily preventable death from negligence and non-compliance.

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[Reddit User] − I followed your previous story and was concerned, I'm glad you're clear for now but it's not always right what a doctor says so please keep that in mind. I highly suggest you start a daily journal/diary, write in this every night before you sleep, recall every event of the day (doesn't need to be emotions, just what you did and what happened)..

Read this every morning of your previous day, let your husband read it as well. The main reason is, you only caught this because you had a bad day, confronted your husband about it but what if you had a normal day, nothing weird happened, you wouldn't know would you?

It's why I suggest a journal to track yourself, make it a habit and don't take this lightly. Once it becomes a habit you may even hallucinate yourself writing in it the night before and when you go back and read it and nothing is there, you know something is up.. I hope it is the drugs and alcohol and that you are completely well.

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[Reddit User] − NyQuil, Benadryl, and alcohol should not be mixed as Benadryl is evil.. Close, but no cigar. This is what SHOULD be your takeaway here:. **DO NOT MIX ALCOHOL WITH DRUGS**. (I figure if enough of us say it, maybe it will sink in?)

[Reddit User] − and to get a g**damn PCP. Primary Care Physician; not the d**g, for those who read that line too fast like I did and thought OP was gonna go on a bender.

krunchytacos − That makes a lot of sense. I've read a bit about people experiencing hallucinations on benadryl. It often involves being in a familiar place interacting with friends and family, even the deceased. People who are under the influence of it cannot seperate it from reality and the experience is often negative or uncomfortable.

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osr − So awesome to see a post about this. Last night, I took mucinex, Benadryl, and my nightly 5mg Lexapro. Oh my god. My dreams were the most vivid dreams that I had had in upwards of 5 years, since like the end of high school. I thought I had a whole text conversation with my friend about programming - nothing there when I woke up.

I even dreamt that my mom sent me a shirt that I already have, just new and not faded. Of course that didn't happen. But God damnit if I wasn't right there in the moment. So weird. Glad everything is okay with you guys!!

noisycat − My parents gave me Benedryl for a fever and it caused such realistic, vivid hallucinations that almost 30 years later I can still remember them. Some people react badly to that medicine. It was not fun and I'm so sorry you had to go through a scare.

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DemetriMartin − Any follow-up to this comment you made? 'This sort of thing used to happen to my grandmother. I don't want it to happen to me. I don't want to tell my husband.'. 

These Redditors breathe a sigh of relief for the woman’s marriage but wave red flags about her health choices. Do their tips hit the mark, or are they just stirring the pot with extra worry? One thing’s clear: this mind-bending tale has everyone talking about safety and sanity.

This story spins a wild tale of a marriage tested not by betrayal but by a rogue cocktail of drugs and alcohol, turning a woman’s reality upside down. Her journey from panic to clarity, bolstered by her husband’s care, underscores the power of trust and the dangers of careless medication use. As she moves forward, wiser and wary, the lesson lingers: our minds can deceive us. Have you ever had a health scare that shook your reality? Share your stories below!

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