Narcolepsy

Agent-G · 08-23-2009, 06:59 PM

I grew up with a good friend of mine who had it. Everyone always thought he was some huge pothead because he had the look and he would nod off. He was dignosed earily, so it was something he always delt with. He used the medication when needed, which wasnt always. He tried to stay away from driving at night and knew when not to drive.

I think Hollywood blows the disease out of proportion. With the cases I have seen, it is more of a lethargic feeling then passing out all the time.

My friend did great on the medication, but didnt rely on it. He knew he had narcolepsy and he didnt let it inhibit him. I think that is the main thing.

yourmeantome · 08-24-2009, 02:49 PM

I won’t say I love the medication, because of the fact I do not fall asleep. I used to fall asleep in mid conversation, or as soon as the movie would start. It used to really annoy anyone I was dating at that time. I still drive at night, but I am more careful and always take ways where I can sleep safely, or get a hotel.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-25-2009, 03:13 AM

Oh sure... "Sorry Baby, I feel a Narcolepsy attack coming on, we have to get a motel room." What a line.

yourmeantome · 08-25-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Oh sure... "Sorry Baby, I feel a Narcolepsy attack coming on, we have to get a motel room." What a line.

Hey it works, even on the first dates!

08-24-2009, 02:49 PM	#2
yourmeantome Layperson Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Knox Ky Posts: 13	I won’t say I love the medication, because of the fact I do not fall asleep. I used to fall asleep in mid conversation, or as soon as the movie would start. It used to really annoy anyone I was dating at that time. I still drive at night, but I am more careful and always take ways where I can sleep safely, or get a hotel. __________________ “The joy of life consists in the exercise of one's energies, continual growth, constant change, the enjoyment of every new experience. To stop means simply to die. The eternal mistake of mankind is to set up an attainable ideal.” Aleister Crowley Blog: Yourmeantome

08-25-2009, 03:13 AM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Oh sure... "Sorry Baby, I feel a Narcolepsy attack coming on, we have to get a motel room." What a line. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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08-23-2009, 06:59 PM	#1
Agent-G Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe, California Posts: 103	I grew up with a good friend of mine who had it. Everyone always thought he was some huge pothead because he had the look and he would nod off. He was dignosed earily, so it was something he always delt with. He used the medication when needed, which wasnt always. He tried to stay away from driving at night and knew when not to drive. I think Hollywood blows the disease out of proportion. With the cases I have seen, it is more of a lethargic feeling then passing out all the time. My friend did great on the medication, but didnt rely on it. He knew he had narcolepsy and he didnt let it inhibit him. I think that is the main thing.

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