A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Narcolepsy Forum
Posting


Archived Narcolepsy Forum3 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Narcolepsy Forum Homepage.

Do YOU Fall Asleep Uncontrolably Or Feel Tired ALL The Time?

Posted by John D. Lyle on October 27, 1999 at 10:23:19:

Do you fall asleep, like "bang!". Or do you feel extremely tired all the time, but have learnt to control it.
I don't actually fall asleep, as such, but just feel tired all the time. If I shut my eyes I might go, but I have learnt to avoid situations which could trigger it.
I have found that if I keep my mind stimulated, I am able to fight-back against the tiredness. People accuse me of being "too intelligent", but I have to focus on such topics/conversations in order to keep alert. If I am talking to someone & get bored I literally switch off. I don't remember what they,ve said & just "blank out".
What I am trying to discover is: Do you actually have to fall asleep uncontrolably to have Narcolepsy?
Perhaps there are two types, those who fall asleep & those who just feel extremely tired all the time.
The text-book definition is that we could fall asleep like at the dinner table, with our head falling into the food, but I don't do this. I just feel sleepy ALL the time.
What about you?

Follow Ups:


Archived Narcolepys Forum3 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Narcolepsy Forum Homepage

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved