Damien is a 21 year old narcoleptic who lives in York with his parents, who run an old fashioned guest house. His unusual condition has had a devastating impact on all of their lives. He often finds many of the things that we take for granted a real struggle: paying attention, learning, getting and keeping a job, communicating, sleeping (ironically).
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Interesting sounds from Sleep Paralysis and the gateway state before an OBE or Lucid dream.
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I’ve had mild narcolepsy and cataplexy. I manage it w/o drugs, mostly, with naps and sometimes a good night’s sleep. In the beginning I took some antidepressants against the cataplexy and a stimulant against the daytime sleepiness, but quit when I started having babies. Now, three years later, I’m finished nursing my children and will look into something to help the daytime sleepiness in the afternoons (driving, etc.)
What’s out there now for cataplexy. I hated taking antidepressants and would rather not start them again. Any advice?
Sarina
I have heard about Xyrem. Any experience with that or other drugs from those who know about narcolepsy and have experience with the current drugs would be much appreciated.
Don’t take medication geared towards mental health issues lightly. You really should be asking a professional. And if you don’t trust the answer, seek a second opinion from another professional. Many of these drugs are addictive or they have very serious side effects. No matter what you decide to do, you need to have a professional observing the effects the drug has on your brain and your body. The people answering your question on this site, cannot make these observations even if they know what they are talking about (don’t take that for granted). TALK TO A PROFESSIONAL!!!
Narcolepsy is when you are tired all the time and can fall asleep standing up. Cataplexy is when you lose muscle control from over excitement or even getting scared.
Porn so you can play it off either way!!
I sleep most of the time, and I also dream in the day. I fall to the floor anywhere if I laugh or start sleeping while I’m talking to you! BBC Video Nation Documentary 3mins
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This is me experiencing a severe extended case of sleep paralysis–just one of the four debilitating symptoms of Narcolepsy.
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Becca speaks out
This is a news segment CNN did a few years ago about Narcolepsy.