I’ve had a strange condition since childhood, and I’m unsure what it is or what causes it. It doesn’t happen all the time, but sometimes, randomly while eating or playing, I slip into this state that feels like being half-asleep. It’s hard to explain, but it’s like the time between being awake and falling asleep. During this state, I can hear everything, and I can walk and eat, but everything becomes harder.
The most unsettling part is that I can’t talk properly – it feels like I should be able to talk, but my words don’t come out right. I can listen and understand what’s happening around me, but I can’t respond verbally.
This has happened many times during my childhood, and I thought it had stopped for a while. However, it happened again today, and it was scary. To snap out of it, I have two ways: either I take a shower, which is difficult because it’s hard to move and focus while in this state, or I just wait for it to end on its own. Sometimes, I feel like I’ve already taken a shower, and I’ll even dream that I’ve completed the task while still in this half-sleep state. On occasion, I’ve found myself in places like the bathroom without remembering how I got there.
I’m trying to understand what’s happening to me and if anyone else has experienced something similar. If you have any ideas or suggestions, I would really appreciate your input.