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How Do You Cope With Seasonal Changes And Narcolepsy?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I know winter is for rest. I still go outside, get sun, and short exercise no matter how cold. Cook alot and make up homemade freezer meals. Spring is full of gardens and remodeling. Summer is slower… read more

February 10

Do You Feel Like Your Narcolepsy Gets Worse If You Do Too Much One Day?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Atlanta, GA

I know with chronic fatigue syndrome, you can push yourself too hard and then have consequences of that in the following days. Do you feel the same thing with narcolepsy?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

If I feel good, then I can keep doing whatever I’d like.

But if I push back against the sleep attack, I pay for it immediately. I get super grouchy, incredibly Sleepy progressing to confusion. I’m… read more

March 31

What Advice Do You Have For Someone Newly Diagnosed With Narcolepsy?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Let everyone in your immediate circle know that you have narcolepsy and have a safety plan in place for cataplexy.

September 7, 2022

When Adderall Wears Off.

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
South Bend, IN

Has anyone experienced falling asleep between doses of Adderall? When my Adderall is in its highest effectiveness time it works. But my narcoleptic symptoms have become worse at other times. My psychiatrist says this is a clue pointing t word diagnosis.
I uncontrollably fall asleep.

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I recently switched to Adderall because I built up a tolerance to Ritalin after 20 years. Adderall works great but can drop you off quickly. I try to only take 2 of the 3 doses I'm prescribed so I… read more

August 4, 2023

What Do You Take For Treatment?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Newark, DE

Over the years I've avoided the doctors after being diagnosed to avoid loosing my license. So I mega dose caffeine. So that is my medication for now. It's tricky and one day will probably kill me. It has resulted in high blood pressure and crazy heart problems, but it kinda works. What's yours and does it work?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I am returning to dexidrine which too the younger people do not understand it is NOT the same as Adderall..I took it for 12 years the first time..then another 5 year period..my new neurosurgeon wanted… read more

September 6, 2023

My Medication Doesn't Always Work

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fayetteville, NC

I take 40 MG of Adderall XR twice a day and have been for a long time. Now my morning dose isn't always effective sometimes for 2-3 hours ornot at all. The 2nd dose still does ok. I can't continue to live like this and my sleep Dr didn't pay any attention and just made me an appt for next year!! I'm so frustrated.

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

@A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member are you able to sleep soundly with your Adderall XR? Coz I can't
I'll just half-sleep at best.... but that comes with Delusional Dreams (very vivid bad dreams, registered… read more

February 27

What Tips Would You Share To Help With Seasonal Allergies?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

My tip: always start your regimen well before the season begins. This strategy has never failed me ❤️

August 4

What's One Natural Remedy That's Helped In Managing Your Narcolepsy?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

what is the natural alternative you use?

January 4

I'd Like To Hear From Those Of You Who Go Through Sleep Paralysis

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Collinsville, IL

If you suffer from sleep paralysis and it started before the age of smart phones and google, how did you react? How long did you go without knowing what was happening?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I agree completely. I wonder if narcoleptics are more in tune or more susceptible to spiritual attacks. I have felt and seen the evil and it’s the praying and calling out to God that fights it off and… read more

July 10, 2023

What Are New Life Hacks You've Learned To Better Manage Your Life With Narcolepsy?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I could not be more agreed. On the top of that it will depend of the season, the days, the time there are so many variants which could interfered on a daily bases, and we have to take them in… read more

August 6, 2023
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