When narked on a dive most people feel a similar feeling to being drunk, which is why it's called the Martini Effect. Other feel emotions such as euphoria, depression, anxiety or terrors of the deep. In general these narked feelings only really come on at depths below 30 metres (98 feet).
What are the symptoms of nitrogen narcosis?
Common symptoms of nitrogen narcosis include:
- poor judgement.
- short-term memory loss.
- trouble concentrating.
- a sense of euphoria.
- disorientation.
- reduced nerve and muscle function.
- hyperfocusing on a specific area.
- hallucinations.
How do you feel when scuba diving?
Weightlessness and Freedom of Movement: One of the best parts of scuba diving is the feeling of weightlessness. Scuba divers can fly up, down, left and right. The weightlessness of scuba diving is one of the most freeing sensations in the world. Divers can move easily in three dimensions.
