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Nitrogen narcosis at depth feels most like what?

Being intoxicated, with impaired judgment.

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  1. Being intoxicated, with poor judgment ✔
  2. Being very cold
  3. Having a bad sunburn

Why: Breathing nitrogen under high pressure dulls the brain. Divers may feel overconfident or anxious and make poor decisions, which is why narcosis is dangerous.

Huh, didn't know that: Some divers feel it at about 98 feet, while others notice nothing until the 130 foot recreational limit.

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Answer: Being intoxicated, with poor judgment. Breathing nitrogen under high pressure dulls the brain. Divers may feel overconfident or anxious and make poor decisions, which is why narcosis is dangerous.

  1. DAN Alert Diver: Know the Risks dan.org/alert-diver/article/know-the-risks
    Nitrogen narcosis symptoms include an intoxicated feeling, impaired judgment, difficulty concentrating and drowsiness
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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