Couple Stunned As Roommate Barges In On Them Sleeping, But What Followed Next Is Even More Frightening

“I'm still kind of in shock and don't know how to approach this.“

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• September 16, 2023

Early morning surprises are often limited to the blissful chirping of birds or the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. However, nothing could have prepared our narrator (OP) and her boyfriend for the shock that a roommate was about to give them in the wee hours of the morning.

This particular morning had the makings of a scene straight out of a suspense movie. Entering someone's room uninvited is already a breach of privacy, but it was the roommate's behavior inside the room that heightened the alarm.

She paced around the room and rummaged through personal belongings, all the while responding to every question thrown by the couple with "It's fine."

The couple, still drowsy and disoriented, kept making efforts to understand her motives. But the roommate kept making odd comments, most of which made no sense to either of them.

At some point, the roommate asked if they were "Uber Eats," and when they responded with a "No," she echoed the usual "It's fine." From OP's explanation, the girl had no idea who they were, almost as if she had lost her memory.

The oddities continued beyond the bedroom. The sounds of door slamming, a hurried shower, and a distressed cat echoed through the house.

After the roommate left the shower, OP went in to find the girl's shirt and bra soaking wet in the tub, wet toilet paper, and trash littered on the bathroom floor—"What exactly is going on?" OP thought to herself.

The roommate's actions possibly indicate underlying issues—be it substance abuse or mental health challenges. However, OP is hoping that the Reddit community can provide her with answers to this strange scenario.

The story in detail

A little background

OP is in shock and doesn’t know how to address the situation

Important update

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

Who knows…maybe OP’s roommate is suffering the effects of sleeping pills

“She was likely sleep walking. People do and say very weird things in that state.”

“She either was sleep walking, drunk and sleep walking or on a funny drug.”

“Does your roommate have a history of sleep walking?”

“If she’s confused and has no recollection of this, she should probably see a doctor.”

“Sounds like sleepwalking. I used to do it as a young child.”

“Give it a day and ask if she was tripping. I'd be really concerned if she says ‘no’ and means it.”

OP might need to approach this in a lighthearted way to avoid making her roommate feel embarrassed

This Redditor is suspecting a Petit Mal Seizure

“This sounds like the sort of conversation and actions of someone half asleep.”

This Redditor has listed three interesting possibilities. If this continues, OP’s roommate might need to see a specialist

The Reddit community is as concerned as OP about her friend’s awkward behavior. Many people suspect that she could have been sleepwalking, especially since her actions are similar to what they themselves have experienced.

In addition, a few others suspect she could be suffering from the side effects of sleeping pills. Regardless, they have advised OP to approach her when she’s most relaxed—in that state, she’ll probably be able to recall what really happened to her.

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Jesse