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Does Anyone Else Get Sleep Attacks But Don't Fall Asleep?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have narcolepsy with cataplexy and I would say moderate to severe eds, I get sleep attacks but I don't go to sleep. I fight it so hard and try to stay moving. Also I have racing thoughts that keep me from relaxing very much. Yet I feel like I could fall asleep at any moment. It is so crazy! Please let me know if you experience anything like this.

August 1, 2023
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A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Yes, I get them all the time. Usually when I just wake up or after my meds wear down. In my mind, I'm just sitting there in deep thought but to the outside world, it probably looks like I'm sleeping. It only lasts for maybe a minute or two and I'm completely aware of my surroundings. I saw an article on this site that described them as micro sleep attacks. They seem to happen more during the week when I get less than 6 hours of sleep and I'm pushing myself beyond the limit of my meds.

August 4, 2023
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Hi. Yes I get this to where sometimes I feel very tired and fatigued but I lay down and can only rest not actually fall asleep. Could be the meds keeping me awake while my body just can’t keep up?

August 3, 2023
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

It did, but took 6 months or so before I got into a routine

August 20, 2023
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Did xywav help you right away? I tried it one night but I was up every single hour so I just didn't take it anymore. Decided I was a freak of nature and now just take Adderall to get through my days.

August 20, 2023
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

thats how i was before getting on xywav. at one point i was sleeping 23 hours a day for almost 6 months straight and was fortunate that my boss didnt fire me

August 19, 2023

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