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Does Anyone Else Experience "absent Sleep Attack" , Where You Don't Fall Asleep In The Typical Way But Get Brain Fog Moments?

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St George, UT

Where you dont fall asleep but have no ability to focus, hear, or comprehend. It only lasts minutes but it takes a min or two to shake it off

February 29
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A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Yes, I'm developing it more and more. I'm trying to tell myself, out loud, what I should be getting in the other room, in order not to forget it. and then I stand there, saying the word, again, and again, and no meaning passes through.

March 2
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I just started "suttering" a few years ago. My daughter has to tell me to take a deep breath and relax. I did not realize it could have to do with my Narcolepsy. I do get overwhelmed more now though. LOL
I am going to let my daughter know this so she can relax more.

March 12
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I thought that too. But my markers were clear. I believe when I stutter or like my brain stutters it's always when in tiresld, beyond tired and am forcing myself to keep going. Everyone is different, but also remember that narcolepsy IS a form of auto immune disorder. Like ms

March 8
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I have been experiencing this as well. I usually start to stare uncontrollably; I feel like I am not present at the time. It lasts for about a minute. Does anyone else experience this?

March 4
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Yes, absolutely sounds like what happens to me & often! I have wondered for a long time (and still not sure) if this has anything to do with cataplexy?

March 2

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