When intoxicated and in a pitch black room, why do you get the spins when your eyes are closed, but not when open?

Question

I’m pretty shitfaced right now and the room is pitch black and staring off into the distance I’m fine, but when I close my eyes I get the spins.

What’s the difference?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Likely points of reference. If you can see something, you know you aren’t spinning. If your eyes are closed your brain doesn’t know it isn’t spinning.

I always found if I’m lying on the bed and put one foot on the ground off the edge of the bed with my eyes closed, my spins stop. Good luck buddy!