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Dream-like, confused state after drinking
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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Dream-like, confused state after drinking
by MattNZN, May 13, 2008 01:45PM
I feel like I'm going completely insane....it's like I'm in a nightmare. I had a lot to drink Friday night at a party and now it's Tuesday. I felt okay the day after, small hangover, but every since then I feel like I'm dreaming. I'm very confused and beginning to wonder if I'm imagining things or hallucinating. All I remember drinking was jack daniels, beers, and some liquor....anyway, it seems like it's getting worse. I'm having trouble remembering some things and last night I went to see my ex girlfriend and the whole incident seemed completely surreal. Probably because I was nervous, it increased the effects I'm experiencing. It felt like I dreamed the entire thing and like I was tripping out the whole time. I couldnt understand half the stuff she was saying. Does anyone have any idea of what happened to me? I hope I didnt get brain damage....is that possible? I don't remember anyone slipping anything into my drinks. This is the first time I've gotten that drunk. All I can say is that I'm never drinking again after this. I'm drinking a lot of water and eating fruit hoping this will wear off. Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
The effects I'm feeling werent that bad until Monday when I went to see my ex girlfriend at her house. The entire event seems unbelievably surreal that I can't distinguish it from reality or a dream. Because of this I'm beginning to wonder if I'm imagining things. Today I'm feeling a little bit more normal however I still feel a bit confused. My sense of smell of off, my sense of temperature is off, and I keep hearing sounds that may or may not exist. When I drive I feel extremely paranoid. How long do you think before this will self correct?