How can I snap out of it

Hint 1 of 9:

Come to your senses, but perhaps slowly.

Hint 2 of 9:

Count your senses.

Hint 3 of 9:

DON'T PANIC!  You'll get used to it.

Hint 4 of 9:

Keep LOOKing until one of your senses returns.

Hint 5 of 9:

To use sight type LOOK AT DARK.

Hint 6 of 9:

Use the only sense that works.

Hint 7 of 9:

(If on the Heart of Gold, remember, this game lies to you!)

Hint 8 of 9:

(If on the Heart of Gold, go south to exit, not to port.)