Having Narcolepsy sucks...

[Boyevyye De 244]

The fact that I wake up after hours of sleep only to be tired a few hours later after doing NOTHING sucks... It affects my job too, where I cant be tired or lazy... I dont know what this thread accomplishes, but I guess it is good to just complain sometimes. yes?

[Alto 437]

coffee and energy drink doesnt help?

[Happyandrenewed999 106]

Of course it's good to complain. I'm sorry you have this. *Hugs*

[Grepper 3,192]

I don't have narcolepsy nor know anyone in real life who has it, but I understand how frustrating it can be.

 

EDIT: At first I forgot to add the don't in "I don't have narcolepsy."

Edited June 10, 2015 by Greppertas

[Espurr 449]

 I'm sorry about your condition.

Edited June 10, 2015 by Star Ruby

[APegLegPirate 168]

Sounds like quite an annoying disease

 

But it only affects a small amount of people. Only .05% of the population, on the up sides. At least you can consider yourself something special in the terms of "you're 1 in a million".

[CandyStrike 603]

I'm sorry to hear you have that problem.  It sounds awful.

[Discordly Cutiepie 2,065]

he fact that I wake up after hours of sleep only to be tired a few hours later after doing NOTHING sucks... It affects my job too, where I cant be tired or lazy... I dont know what this thread accomplishes, but I guess it is good to just complain sometimes. yes?

 

i have narcolepcy as well its really anoying (i actually just woke up from passing out) so just know others have it as well all be it not alot 

Edited June 10, 2015 by Discordly Chaos

[Boyevyye De 244]

coffee and energy drink doesnt help?

I dont like Coffee and Energy Drinks are bad for you.

[Sapphire Lightning 784]

To quote the holographic doctor from Voyager: "I'll complain if I want to; it's comforting".

 

Sorry about your condition, tho.

[zombienixon 330]

Coffee and energy drinks won't help the situation, anyway. I've got narcolepsy as well, and the only thing that works is a very powerful prescription drug.  I ran out once about 5 years ago, and took enough caffeine pills to make me throw up, and it still didn't work. If it's really a problem, your best bet is to see a doctor about it.

[NonbinaryDuck 362]

What the Hell, there's actually terminology to this? Interesting! But maybe it's more directed towards those who do not already have other mental illnesses which causes the same issues and has the same affects. (Or it's just a label which specifies precisely what's causing the issues of lack of sleep or even in cases insomnia.)

 

Sorry, I love learning stuff like these. Anyway, back on topic-- I'm very sorry, I know this feeling too. Sometimes I can go to sleep at like, 7 p.m. and wake up at 11 a.m. and be still so fatigue I actually cannot move or I start to see stuff that isn't there. (I believe hallucinations are also apart of narcolepsy?) It's been uncommon for me lately, but it still sucks. On top of that, I'm autistic/believe to be autistic, so being executive dysfunction also partakes into this issue, and further increases its negativity.

 

Enough of me, I'm trying to think ways to help you, and I won't go with the obvious b.s. like "coffe or energy drinks uwu" because those don't actually help, and sometimes sugar crashes make you pass out?? Well, other than the basic crap people offer, I suggest neuro drinks. Seriously, one time I drank the Energy Refreshed "Super Fruit Infusion", the taste was kinda strange at first because it reminded me of medication, but then suddenly after 15-25 mins later energy kicked in and I actually made it throughout the day without sleeping in class. Things vary for people, so I'm not saying this will 100% work, but it's worth to give it a shot!

 

Have a nice week, and sorry you have to go through this :S

[Discordly Cutiepie 2,065]

 

 

I've got narcolepsy as well,

 

wow there are more people that have it then i thought