10. Intense Dream-Like States: Adrift Between Reality and Fiction
Perhaps the most poignant of all AIWS symptoms is the feeling of being trapped in a dream. The world seems unreal, a blend of the tangible and the fantastical.
This isn’t about daydreaming; it’s a profound state where the boundaries between reality and fiction blur. The familiar becomes strange, and the world takes on a surreal hue.
Navigating this dream-like state demands immense mental strength. Grounding techniques, where one consciously seeks tactile or auditory anchors to reality, become essential.(10)