This is a news segment CNN did a few years ago about Narcolepsy.
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I haven’t seen any … I haven’t seen any video that says that they get the same medication as I do – In Norway called Ritalin – very similar (but not the same) as Methamphetamine. I almost call it “speed” (as the drug) as I get awake and full of energy. It totally changed my life. Anyone who use the same thing or have seen vids with people who does?
It has been about … It has been about two years since I was diagnosed, I have severe narcolepsy and severe cataplexy, it sucks. I really hope that there will be a cure in the future. I guess things could be a lot worse, I would rather have these problems then a lot of other things.
I don’t have … I don’t have cataplexy to where I completely fall to the ground during the day, but it’s nice to meet someone who has the same type of hypagogic hallucinations, along with paralysis, as I do. It’s scary as right! Especially when you do come fully awake and the hallucinations are still there, but fading away, thank God.
3yrs since my … 3yrs since my diagnosis. Hating it still…
-Automatic Behavior kicks my butt…a quick trip to the store for milk turns into a 2 hour sleep walking event(while being followed by Store Security).
-I’ve driven over 50 miles into the next state…woke up while I was still driving down the highway at 65 miles per hour(posted limit)
-I was even kidnapped by homeless people when I tried to ride the public bus.I woke up as one of them was sticking his hands in my pocket, “looking for my ID”
omg that really … omg that really sucks! I have a VERY mild form of this problem…always sleep through all my classes (currently in college)…happens during movies and driving too. – I have had occasional symptomes of the hallucination during nap, and can’t move…trying to scream but can’t and eventually jerk up. But i’m def not as bad as this guy..sry!
I am wondering….could it have something to do w/ eye-strain? it seems like i always gets sleepy went im starting at something -professor, movie/tv, the road
Wow. Finally a … Wow. Finally a video that has the facts straight. My narc w/ cat is much less severe than this. Stimulants & a noon nap allow me to get through the day with little sleepiness. If you have a narcoleptic friend, please be their friend. It may be amusing, but keep in mind those naps are really important. Thanks.
I too can relate. … I too can relate. My sleep paralysis often consists of the devil coming after me, and let me tell you the hallucinations during this sleep paralysis is terrifying. I can feel the heat, hear the tortured screams, see the devil and demons and sometimes even smell burning flesh. I know that this isn’t everyone’s perception of , but during my sleep paralysis this is what comes through most times. The cataplexy, extreme daytime sleepiness and having to take constant naps is annoying.
I also have … I also have Narcolepsy with cataplexy, hypogogic and hypnopompic hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and extreme daytime sleepiness. but I do not take Xyrem — which is sold on the street as GHB (yes, the date-rape drug). I only take the stimulants and antidepressants to help control cataplexy…
I also have … I also have Narcolepsy with cataplexy, hypogogic and hypnopompic hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and extreme daytime sleepiness. but I do not take Xyrem — which is sold on the street as GHB (yes, the date-rape drug). I only take the stimulants and antidepressants to help control cataplexy…
I can totally … I can totally relate to this, i’m narcoleptic also suffer cataplexy,sleep paralysis,hypnogogic hallucinations, also amfetamines, anti-depressants and the double dose of xyrem
This is a news segment CNN did a few years ago about Narcolepsy.
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I haven’t seen any …
I haven’t seen any video that says that they get the same medication as I do – In Norway called Ritalin – very similar (but not the same) as Methamphetamine. I almost call it “speed” (as the drug) as I get awake and full of energy. It totally changed my life. Anyone who use the same thing or have seen vids with people who does?
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Most cases aren’t …
Most cases aren’t too serious. I’ve only experienced cataplexy once in my life.
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
i have narcolepsy …
i have narcolepsy but it isnt that serious
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
It has been about …
It has been about two years since I was diagnosed, I have severe narcolepsy and severe cataplexy, it sucks. I really hope that there will be a cure in the future. I guess things could be a lot worse, I would rather have these problems then a lot of other things.
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
poor guy i would …
poor guy i would love to meet anyone with narcolepsy i love the mind and want to find out more
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I don’t have …
I don’t have cataplexy to where I completely fall to the ground during the day, but it’s nice to meet someone who has the same type of hypagogic hallucinations, along with paralysis, as I do. It’s scary as right! Especially when you do come fully awake and the hallucinations are still there, but fading away, thank God.
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
3yrs since my …
3yrs since my diagnosis. Hating it still…
-Automatic Behavior kicks my butt…a quick trip to the store for milk turns into a 2 hour sleep walking event(while being followed by Store Security).
-I’ve driven over 50 miles into the next state…woke up while I was still driving down the highway at 65 miles per hour(posted limit)
-I was even kidnapped by homeless people when I tried to ride the public bus.I woke up as one of them was sticking his hands in my pocket, “looking for my ID”
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
omg that really …
omg that really sucks! I have a VERY mild form of this problem…always sleep through all my classes (currently in college)…happens during movies and driving too. – I have had occasional symptomes of the hallucination during nap, and can’t move…trying to scream but can’t and eventually jerk up. But i’m def not as bad as this guy..sry!
I am wondering….could it have something to do w/ eye-strain? it seems like i always gets sleepy went im starting at something -professor, movie/tv, the road
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Cure narcolepsy…. …
Cure narcolepsy…. i sure do hope it happens but pharmaceutical companies do make a lot of money off of us….
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
i do for just a …
i do for just a small bit
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
yeah. the kid in …
yeah. the kid in that video- anthony- he’s my brother.
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
cataplexy sucks
cataplexy sucks
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Wow. Finally a …
Wow. Finally a video that has the facts straight. My narc w/ cat is much less severe than this. Stimulants & a noon nap allow me to get through the day with little sleepiness. If you have a narcoleptic friend, please be their friend. It may be amusing, but keep in mind those naps are really important. Thanks.
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
i know how to fix …
i know how to fix this all you need is all paperclip a wall outlet get paper clip stick in outlet boom your out of it no more this
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
does anyone with …
does anyone with narcolepsy NOT feel rested after naps, not even temporarily?
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I too can relate. …
I too can relate. My sleep paralysis often consists of the devil coming after me, and let me tell you the hallucinations during this sleep paralysis is terrifying. I can feel the heat, hear the tortured screams, see the devil and demons and sometimes even smell burning flesh. I know that this isn’t everyone’s perception of , but during my sleep paralysis this is what comes through most times. The cataplexy, extreme daytime sleepiness and having to take constant naps is annoying.
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I also have …
I also have Narcolepsy with cataplexy, hypogogic and hypnopompic hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and extreme daytime sleepiness. but I do not take Xyrem — which is sold on the street as GHB (yes, the date-rape drug). I only take the stimulants and antidepressants to help control cataplexy…
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I also have …
I also have Narcolepsy with cataplexy, hypogogic and hypnopompic hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and extreme daytime sleepiness. but I do not take Xyrem — which is sold on the street as GHB (yes, the date-rape drug). I only take the stimulants and antidepressants to help control cataplexy…
August 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I can totally …
I can totally relate to this, i’m narcoleptic also suffer cataplexy,sleep paralysis,hypnogogic hallucinations, also amfetamines, anti-depressants and the double dose of xyrem