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That's what we call the "dark narc" a horse of an entirely different color. I don't know exactly what the cause is but cold, dark, low vis makes the narc more intense for me and definitely raises the issue dark narc while similar warm, clear dives are much more clearheaded.
Dark Narc is very real, but can be dealt with. Think back on the feeling you had when it first started. Then take three very slow deep breaths, concentrating on emptying your lungs and refilling them. While you do that think about pushing the creeping feeling of overwhelming dread back. Repeat this exercise focusing on having the dark pushed back, moved way away from yourself. Do this a few times a day for a week or so, then try the dive again.
If the Dark Narc creeps up ... take your three deep breaths, it will go away and your mind will clear. If it does not work for you, go back and repeat the regimen, I've known divers that required as many as a half dozen of these "adjustment" dives, but all able to learn to deal with it.
There is, of course, a way to simply buy your way out ... trimix.
Dark Narc is very real, but can be dealt with. Think back on the feeling you had when it first started. Then take three very slow deep breaths, concentrating on emptying your lungs and refilling them. While you do that think about pushing the creeping feeling of overwhelming dread back. Repeat this exercise focusing on having the dark pushed back, moved way away from yourself. Do this a few times a day for a week or so, then try the dive again.
If the Dark Narc creeps up ... take your three deep breaths, it will go away and your mind will clear. If it does not work for you, go back and repeat the regimen, I've known divers that required as many as a half dozen of these "adjustment" dives, but all able to learn to deal with it.
There is, of course, a way to simply buy your way out ... trimix.