Narcolepsy and Stress
Do you find that stress increases your daytime sleepiness or other symptoms?
Stress is my cataplexy trigger. Fortunately I only get localised cataplexy for example dropping things.
Also causes disturbed night-time sleep.
It'd be amazing if you didn't need to pay the sleep debt in full.Stress causes me not to sleep and no sleep makes my EDS worse and turns me into an emotional basketcase!!
I totally get that! Stress and lack of sleep are such a vicious cycle, and it hits so hard when you have EDS. It’s like everything just spirals, and suddenly, you're emotionally all over the place. You’re not alone in feeling that way. Hang in there! Take care, Iris (Team member)
I used to work at the same location with a doctor that had narcolepsy. Everyone was aware of it (staff) and there was no issue with her working, her license was never threatened. I’d be straight with your employer and not be concerned about things that haven’t happened. Surely there are other nurses who could give advice on this network!
I totally know what you mean, I've definitely had less emotional energy the last year or so. Sorry to hear you've been struggling more this past year. I hope things have been getting better since your post. Best Wishes! -Aron (Team Member) They will-the grass is always greener...
Unfortunetly, Narcolepsy can create brain lesions I don't know if there is a diect connetion between the disease and stress; however,
I am glad your clear. A good MRI is always a great thing! The research I was speaking of was two different discussions I had with two neurosurgeons.. The surgeon's are associated with Hospitals that do research in neurology. If you like I would be willing to point you in there direction if would help you in anyway. I had so many lesions they told me I had MS. the drs treated me for that for over a year. then said nope not MS.
