Hello I have a question that is most likely not common. Back in Feb. 2014 my Dr. gave me a common SSRI to try for depression. Upon taking 10 mg. I developed a very rare reaction called serotonin toxicity. I only took 1 dose. The reaction included hot and cold flashes, dilated pupils, muscle contractions, electric shock feelings in my limbs, shaking, rapid heartbeat, confusion, dizziness, panic, disruption in sleep patterns and weight loss just to name a few. This reaction went on from Feb. 9th to about March 6th from 1 dose each day getting a little better. After that I found out I am much more sensitive to stress. I really felt like this was like a trauma for me. It was very scary and lasted for 25 days. I feel like I am more anxious now. I can have panic attacks that cause my heart to beat fast and my legs to shake. I feel spaced out a lot. I have been told that what I am experiencing now is just anxiety. My question is could my brain be damaged or out of balance from this experience with the SSRI? I didn t take any other medication to help as not to add anymore chemicals. I have been dealing with this high level of anxiety on my own ever since. I feel physically different. Just more hyper aroused and fearful ever since this happened. Is this just anxiety now or a true issue caused by this experience? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks. Michelle