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What triggers your cataplexy?

What is your biggest cataplexy trigger? Have you found ways to help manage your triggers?

  1. My biggest cataplexy trigger is probably still finding something funny. It used to be the only trigger at first and now I can get triggered by any emotion. I think that cataplexy is still the most common/ strongest though! Best Wishes, Lauren

    1. Around managing my triggers: I ask people not to talk to me or not to tell jokes for example when I am swimming or standing somewhere high. I'm not very good at doing much more than that. (aside from my meds which do help a fair bit!) To be honest I take a lot of chances because I hate life being too rigid! YOLO and all that! I understand if some people want to be more careful though, everyone has a different way of living that suits them! Best Wishes, Lauren (Team Member)

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