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My Narcolepsy w/o cataplexy disorder is so bad until I when I'm passenger seat riding in the car with my wife I falls asleep swiftly like if me and my wife taking a 25 miles trip I'll instantly fall asleep like 10 mins after we start traveling. Excessive day time sleep is horrible and can't function correctly sometimes.

  1. I can't ever watch a movie without falling asleep does anyone deals with this

    1. Thanks for your concern I prayed to God for each person struggling with these issues. Im use to my disorder now honestly. It upsets me sometimes. But long story short my body let's me know when it's about to shutdown. Like sometimes if I drive to the store and park I just all of a sudden fall asleep with the car still running in park. I be knowing I'm bout to sleep but not for the length of time I be sleep

      1. @Reggie1988 thanks for sharing! I completely relate to your struggles. I often struggle with staying awake during car journeys too. I agree that excessive daytime sleepiness is horrible and difficult to deal with. Have you found any ways to help manage the sleepiness? Please know that you are not alone and our community is here to support you! Best wishes, Bella (Team Member)

        1. I prayed to God for everyone dealing with this illness I'm kind of use to my situations. My body let me know when it's about to shutdown like if I drive to a store then park I'll fall asleep in the parking lot until I catch up on my rest. Sometimes I don't be expecting it though. I've tried medication it didn't work so I stopped plus I didn't like the bad side effects

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