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Re: Another cataplexy question

Posted by Sleepy-head on November 21, 2002 at 10:34:54:

In Reply to: Re: Another cataplexy question posted by Windexgirl on November 20, 2002 at 22:46:11:

According to all I’ve read, C mostly manifests itself in PWN slurring their speech, dropping their Jaw or their heads flop.
One hears about the people who land in a heap on the floor, because it’s so dramatic but I gather it is regarded to be far the least common form. I bet the authors would change their minds pretty fast if they were to visit me. (My Mum always accused me of being overly dramatic.)
I have to blank 4 days a month from my diary (starting 2 days before my period) because I fall over so frequently that it’s not worth getting up.

I hope the Sandman will allow this information, as it is intended to help, and Sex is an important part of our lives.

When I first read that many of our medications caused a decreased Sex drive, I was glad I’m female. In the mean time I have to say that I think it applies equally to women. I find it really disappointing that I get less excited than before
I’m just not to certain if it’s because of
the meds,
Old age (I’m 43)
Of course it could be because sex is now blended into an extremely loving relationship.
Or I subconsciously block my emotions to avoid a C attack.

By the way, I went through a terrible stage were I vomited after sex. I can’t remember the name of the medication I was on, but the time frame ties in with the 6 months I was on it. I was single, and it was so embarrassing that I went celibate until I met my present partner.
Thinking back is pretty hilarious, as we ripped our clothes off for the first time, I warned him that I was likely to throw up. Now if fate can find me someone, who doesn’t run from that, there must be the right person out there just waiting to bump into you.

I know it’s difficult, when you’re so young, but my advice is that you don’t worry about it. I stayed on my own for 3 years, and in that time, I learnt to cope with everything life put in the way of a single mother, from learning to work an electric drill to the big N.
You really need to learn to deal with yourself (with N.), before you can expect a relationship that works. I decided I was better off alone, than in a relationship that wasn’t quite right, that way I was free when the right guy came along

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