My husband has this. I don't know what it is. He has been to neurologists and they had no real diagnosis to offer. His brain activity was fine. One time we thought he was having a stroke and took him to the hospital. They discharged him with a diagnosis that he was drunk. He had one beer and he is a big man.
I worry about him.
This is amazing. I am thrilled I found this. My wife is 38. Otherwise healthy. She sometimes even wakes up in a funk, seems wasted, extremely aggressive. If i confront her she gets pissed and swares and screams. Here is the hard part. She does drink, sometimes too much. BUT, sometimes she wakes up this way. She can basically sleep for days, completely checked out of life. Her career suffers and everyone notices and I can see the whispers and glances, basically everyone thinks she is drunk, but I assure you she wakes up this way. I am so tired and wiped out from this. I live in fear of the embarrassment. What is this?? I would love any help I could get.
The problem certainly suggest an imbalance physically or mentallyp, unless there are other prescriptions she is taking that might interact with each other, there are many variables here. Its a bit hard to decipher without more info. Can you tell us more history perhaps?
Respectfully...
More info...There is imbalance in her childhood. Mom was a bit abusive. My wife is very well educated and highly intelligent. On occasion she takes a Xanax for anxiety but not too often. When these "episodes" kick in she barely eats which I'm sure prolongs these episodes. She has no idea what these episodes are like so she doesn't believe me when I tell her how bad they are. She blames me for everything and considers me passive aggressive and controlling yet I am trying to protect her from the immense embarrassment. As well as the embarrassment it causes me. She has fallen several times and injured herself. This happened as recent as yesterday in front of a neighbor, I wasn't there but she was pretty banged up. I can't help her and I want to. The problem is is that she sees me as the enemy.
Sorry to hear of your struggles, have you considered PTSD due to childhood difficulties? You do have much to be concerned about. My suggestion, is to certainly find a trusted doctor, continue tests, and perhaps consider therapy... Counseling can go along way sometimes. Xanax is strong, but if it's not taken regularly "Rx daily"... you should be ok, but check with your MD if you have more concerns. Every human body is unique, and reacts differently... However if, Xanax and Alcohol ever get mixed in high dosages it could be fatal, and certainly cause memory issues, not to mention any withdrawals could change her mood, and cause other symptoms. Other than these ideas.... consider a more medically professional opinion. It sounds tough, but hang in there as best as you can. Best of wishes on a final solution.
Respectfully...
This is great info. Even better to know that I'm not the only one dealing with this. Thanks so much
I know how you feel about being embarrassed, I then feel guilty over that because she is sick, I try not to go anywhere when she is like this.Once it came on while we where out to lunch on a Sunday and the comments that we got while taking her out to the car was heart breaking. My friend does not drink at all because it gives her hives, so please don't let this sway you in finding out what's wrong. I took her to an ER while she was having one of these, really several times, and even with all the blood work up and the MRI and CAT scan they could not tell what was causing this. Please, if you ever find out what this is please post it. Thank you.
Awesome reply, thanks! I would love more than anything to figure this out. The challenge is that I hope my marriage survives. The episodes are out of control yet she doesn't believe me when I describe them to her. So frustrating, during these episodes, if she has one glass of wine it's like she had ten. This sound familiar to anyone??
This is definitely unique. Even if it may sound a little unreasonable, have you considered recording a video of her actions so she can see it after the episode is over. You may need her permission, this is a choice you will have to decide. I can't think of any other way to show her. In the mean time I would suggest to try to stay away from anything that might be causing this, until further testing.
Respectfully....
Particularly rough few days. She's very verbally abusive when this happens. Very belittling and angry. I'm going to seek medical advice and do some research before I intervene. Not going well.
Wow my wife has this happen at least once a week exactly the same systems
Please tell me somebody has had some luck with this, anybody??? My 45 year old husband is having all the same symptoms. He drives 2 hours to work then 2 hours home, he works 2 jobs but over the past year or so his behavior is so not like him. It is just as explained by many of you it's like a switch being turned on or off. He came home just last night fine and within 10 mins of being home he was slurring words and could not even stand up straight. His balance is completely off he does not respond verbally at all he just stares at me and becomes very defiant. He falls a lot and the next day after some sleep he is fine. It is scary and his behavior is so erratic, we went to a neurologist and they ran some tests but nothing came out of them. I am at a loss here, we have been together 18 years but this is putting a strain on our marriage and our small children. He was so angry this one time he verbally attacked me and my husband would never speak to me that way. I'm living with Jekyl and Hyde and doctors are looking at me like I'm nuts....you say your husband acts drunk but he doesn't drink (insert look of lady you are crazy here) I am desperate for answers!!!!!
notoriousnicky,
I'm making sure I understand... Your husband does drink or doesn't drink? Are there any other known drug uses he has? If not his work schedule alone could be a major factor.. Even if he has always worked that way, it could be catching up with what otherwise has been a strong man, and sometimes working that way takes a "significant" role on the health right away. As someone who has operated and sold two businesses; the stress I personally accumulated was dreadful, and probably wasn't worth the health issues I have dealt with, but I'd do it again because I like to work, and enjoy being an entrepreneur.
Take the Japanese for example after the WWII. They committed their entire lives to rebuilding through hard consistent work... Today's Tokyo Japan's working class... is one of the most overworked, and under slept societies in world culture. Stress is a Silent Killer- a very informative documentary for everyone to watch. Look up how an overworked mind and body reacts in response to the damage of stress. We use stress far to much as a solution to to many things, when naturally it is best used in life threatening situations. However, please don't be worried... The body is an incredible machine of complex biology. It is able to overcome countless adversities, but will succumb to to much of almost anything. So as a take away, I'd say before you worry to much, and increasing your own stress, consider helping him get more rest as much as possible. Also make sure there is room for some fun social interactions. Pleasure activities activates dopamine in the brain. Sex is often thought to be one of the largest releases of Dopamine in the scientific study of it. The right amount of Dopamine is crucial in the proper functioning of a healthy body. This response is based of the info you provided so far... If you have more questions, feel free to keep asking. Many are willing to comment. I wish you and your family health & well being both now and in the future!
Respectfully...
Hello Everyone,
I just got chills reading all of these posts. My 42 year old wife has been having the same symptoms as everyone had described, slurred speech, confusion, memory issues, irritability, "acting drunk"......the only difference between her and the post on this site are that she has migraines and the headaches always preceed the drunkeness. I have read that the migraines, particularly basilar migraines can produce symptoms WITHOUT A HEADACHE!! I urge everyone who reads/writes these posts to look into migraines as a possible cause.
Hi everyone,
My dad is the exact same, it's like he has been drinking even when we 100% know he hasn't. It's been going on around 4 years now and getting a lot more frequent lately.
He gets very defensive and angry when he's like this and it's just not my dad to be like that.
It's heartbreaking seeing him like this because he feels we are all against him and doesn't understand that we just want him better. He has got so bad on two occasions that he has ended up in hospital but still no answers
So please if anybody finds out anything can you please post it here