Getting narced
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DennisW
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Everyone that dives on air or Nitrox has been narc'd. That means everyone at any depth. You might not feel it, you might not seem to notice it, but you have been affected by Nitrogen Narcosis. So, saying you have not is like saying you don't have lungs. It also shows that you do not understand the physics of diving. Now, flame me for that. I don't much care.
DOkie
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I promise I won't flame anyone... Had enough of that myself recently. I've dove with a lot of folks who don't think they've ever been narc'd. Personally I have. My first experience was because of a toilet on the deck. For whatever reason, at 130 feet, my mind simply could not process that information. Since that day, I've learned to notice the early signs and for me it's a nagging feeling to look at my guages. (more than usual). So I'm pretty familiar with my cut off point and even though you can be narc'd one day and not the next, I keep it above 170'. It doesn't mean that I don't get narc'd at less depth, just that I'm confident in my abilities to recogize what is going on and adapt. I also think conditions contribute to being narc'd. I deal with narcosis more in cold, deep, dark water than I do in cold, deep, blue water.
As far as someone bragging that they've never been narc'd, I think there's a difference between saying "I've never been narc'd" and saying "I'll never be narc'd". Just give it time...
As far as someone bragging that they've never been narc'd, I think there's a difference between saying "I've never been narc'd" and saying "I'll never be narc'd". Just give it time...
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I remember one gal on her first dive below 100 ft in Florida once saying the fish were singing to her. 
I just enjoy the euphoric feelings if I notice them, but usually don't - just have to nag myself to accept I must be "under significant influence."
I just enjoy the euphoric feelings if I notice them, but usually don't - just have to nag myself to accept I must be "under significant influence." 
imasinker
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I do believe we all have and will continue to get narced. Some will realize and some won't realize they have been or are narced, but it does happen and yes not all the time. Here's whats scares the shyt out of me, divers that say they don't get narced. They teach us to be aware when diving of all our surroundings and equipment. It is truley hard to determine how many deaths while diving where narcosiss played a key role but I am most certain it has had it's share. So to live in your own little world believing it doesn't happen just sounds like a person in denial, and that denial may cost you a lot.
I do believe we all have and will continue to get narced. Some will realize and some won't realize they have been or are narced, but it does happen and yes not all the time. Here's whats scares the shyt out of me, divers that say they don't get narced. They teach us to be aware when diving of all our surroundings and equipment. It is truley hard to determine how many deaths while diving where narcosiss played a key role but I am most certain it has had it's share. So to live in your own little world believing it doesn't happen just sounds like a person in denial, and that denial may cost you a lot.
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Well, flaming isn't allowed on SB, but the diver who said he'd never been narced is more experienced than you and me together. I do believe the narcotic feeling starts immediately as we stribe or roll in, just getting better/worse as we descend further and other possible factors. I enjoy the buzz, but I'm glad I've never had a serious problem at 100 ft...
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I haven't taken the time to verify these (probly impossible), but I found this when browsing archives and couldn't help but think of this thread.
I haven't taken the time to verify these (probly impossible), but I found this when browsing archives and couldn't help but think of this thread.
Some of what Imasinker said. What got me to wondering about being narced and not knowing it was, while reading about the deaths of divers, I got to wondering if getting narced had anything to do with the unexpained drownings. Scary. But, evidently, I haven't been narced enough to notice it, yet I wonder if it has been happening to me.
learningdiver
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Hi gang;
After having read through this thread I'm still not sure if there is an official answer for the question. What does being narc'd mean? It seems we cannot even determine what the official spelling is. Is it "narc'd" or "narced"? Anyway, that's not the reason I'm posting here. I have had a few instances where I have felt a temporary light-headedness. The best way to describe it is the beginning stages of being drunk. You know when you are aware that you are "tipsy" and still drink anyway and then it just goes downhill from there. I digress, underwater at 30m or more I've felt this light-headedness. I know I'm feeling it it lasts for about 5-10 seconds and then it goes away. Is this being narc'd (narced)? . And is it something I should be concerned about? After it is gone my cognitive abilities are what I would consider normal. I'm not talking to the fish or anything like that. I can still operate my camera well. Inquiring minds like mine would like to know.
ilot:
Cheers
LD
After having read through this thread I'm still not sure if there is an official answer for the question. What does being narc'd mean? It seems we cannot even determine what the official spelling is. Is it "narc'd" or "narced"? Anyway, that's not the reason I'm posting here. I have had a few instances where I have felt a temporary light-headedness. The best way to describe it is the beginning stages of being drunk. You know when you are aware that you are "tipsy" and still drink anyway and then it just goes downhill from there. I digress, underwater at 30m or more I've felt this light-headedness. I know I'm feeling it it lasts for about 5-10 seconds and then it goes away. Is this being narc'd (narced)? . And is it something I should be concerned about? After it is gone my cognitive abilities are what I would consider normal. I'm not talking to the fish or anything like that. I can still operate my camera well. Inquiring minds like mine would like to know.
ilot:Cheers
LD
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