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Discussion of Alcoholism

Re: Alcohol-induced temporary schizophrenia?

Posted By: Brian
Date: Thursday, 6 October 2005, at 7:34 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Alcohol-induced temporary schizophrenia? (John)

I first noticed strange sleep patterns about three years ago. I was in a deep sleep with very strange dreams which actually bordered on hallucinations. This occurred 24 hours after a drinking binge. I didnt experience anything until about a year later only this time I heard noises upon waking up or going to sleep. I believe this is called "hypnopompia" and "hypnogogic" sleep related auditory hallucinations.
The hallucinations in my dreams, along with disordered thoughts and incomplete thoughts during such dreams, have increased in frequency and they are noticeable related to drinking binges within 12 to 24 hours after drinking.

I am able to wake myself up, to realize that something is wrong, and so far I have been able to return to a normal state of mind, yet all of this is very confusing and very frightening. After 25 years of drinking heavily every 3 days or so, I finally have a REAL reason to stop.

I cant think of anything else causing this for I am not schizophrenic nor do I have narcolepsy. I have chronic clinical depression but clinical depression doesnt usually cause hallucinations and paranoia.

I am very grateful for a site such as this where I can finally get a grip on this horrible condition!!

Brian

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Alcohol-induced temporary schizophrenia?
Brian Smith -- Sunday, 11 May 2003, at 2:00 p.m.

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Elzie Kinsey -- Thursday, 10 July 2003, at 10:46 a.m.

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Brian Smith -- Friday, 25 July 2003, at 12:31 a.m.

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Vicki Johnson -- Tuesday, 11 November 2003, at 1:35 p.m.

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Erin Michaluk -- Sunday, 25 January 2004, at 4:36 p.m.

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thomas -- Wednesday, 16 February 2005, at 6:37 a.m.

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Susan -- Monday, 14 June 2004, at 9:57 a.m.

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Jill -- Tuesday, 20 July 2004, at 2:38 a.m.

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Ren -- Thursday, 30 September 2004, at 11:08 p.m.

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barry -- Friday, 11 February 2005, at 4:41 a.m.

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John -- Saturday, 10 July 2004, at 5:18 p.m.

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Brian -- Thursday, 6 October 2005, at 7:34 p.m.

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Fred -- Sunday, 1 August 2004, at 9:18 a.m.

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just me -- Monday, 18 October 2004, at 11:40 p.m.

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Bill -- Thursday, 3 February 2005, at 9:08 p.m.

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lee -- Tuesday, 3 May 2005, at 3:57 a.m.

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Colin -- Friday, 24 June 2005, at 11:01 a.m.

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Liz -- Thursday, 7 July 2005, at 7:06 a.m.

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Matthew Bernardo -- Wednesday, 10 August 2005, at 9:10 p.m.

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Sophie -- Saturday, 20 August 2005, at 3:00 p.m.

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sophie -- Tuesday, 23 August 2005, at 1:15 a.m.

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Lorraine -- Wednesday, 24 August 2005, at 12:44 p.m.

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sophie -- Wednesday, 24 August 2005, at 9:27 p.m.

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Enigma -- Saturday, 3 September 2005, at 3:01 p.m.

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brian -- Wednesday, 12 April 2006, at 7:52 a.m.

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