Tomorrow Is a New Day!

By Jenean

3 min read

As I lay here in twilight, I think to myself, tomorrow is the day! I am going to wake up, put my hair back and clean my oven! If I have my coffee right away, skip my makeup, and just turn music on, I think I will be able to get it done. If I can knock it out quickly, I bet I could drive over and pick up my prescription.

If I am going to be at the pharmacy, I might as well go next door and pick up something for dinner. It has been quite a while since we have had lasagna, and I bet everyone will love that! Perfect! I will be able to cook it in my nice clean oven, and I will finally have that taken care of.

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

Why is the alarm so LOUD? Oh my gosh, if I can sleep just 30 minutes more, I will feel more alert when I wake up. A little delay will not hurt my plans. I can still get it all done.

I can’t believe I turned the alarm off and didn’t hit snooze! How did I sleep 2 additional hours? Ok, hair back and coffee in hand and I am going to get this done!

I think I need to finish this cup first because I still feel a bit drowsy, and then I will start.

While I have the energy...

What? My bank app says I was double-charged for gas? I need to call them and get that handled right now while I am feeling up to it.

Holy moly, that was 45 minutes of holding and 3 transfers. I am glad I was able to get things fixed, but that call wore me out! I want to put my head down and close my eyes, but I cannot. I must get this oven clean!

Just a quick nap...

It took me 2 hours and a couple of breaks to get the oven clean, but I did it! Now I need to run to the pharmacy and get dinner. I am going to sit down for a minute and eat something before I go, though.

Lunch was good, and I am probably not safe to drive since I feel super sleepy. Maybe I will grab something easier to make for dinner. I am just going to close my eyes for a minute.

I'm feeling worn out

It is already 4:00? Where did the time go? I wish I had not napped again, but there is no way I could have been safe to drive if I had left at that moment.

Ok, so what should I make for dinner that is a little easier? I do not want to get my oven dirty, so we will just order pizza for tonight. If I am not going to go to town to grab dinner, I might as well wait until tomorrow to get my prescription. It just seems like a lot right now, and I’m pretty worn out.

The harder I try, the further behind I fall

This bed is comfortable tonight. I feel like I accomplished something today. However, I feel guilty that I did not get to make the dinner I wanted, and I have been putting off picking up my prescription for 3 days. I really need to get that done tomorrow.

The harder I try to get everything done each day, I feel like I fall further behind. Maybe I will make tacos and get my mopping done. If I am going to mop, I might as well vacuum too. Perfect! I will finally have that taken care of! If I wake and have my coffee right away, skip my makeup, and...

Narcolepsy happens

This is a typical day in my head. I try so many nights to plan a productive day, and then as my husband says, “Narcolepsy happens.”

I have a plan each day, and even though it does not always go as I want, I have to remember to give myself a break! If I can accomplish one thing, I feel like I am still doing ok. Sure, there are days where I sleep and do not feel like doing anything at all, and it happens more than I would like. The important thing is to keep pushing forward. Tomorrow is a new day!

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Tatiana Corbitt Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Jenean Strickland" user-id="4121732"/> I can really relate with the topics you brought up in this article. Life with Narcolepsy feels like trying to cram millions of exhausting activities into short moments of wakefulness. You are not alone in your struggles. Many people in our community can relate with your experiences, and are here to support you. Thank you so much for sharing! Best regards, Tatiana (narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net Team Member)
Tara OConnor Moderator & Contributor
Hi <inline-mention username="Jenean Strickland" user-id="4121732"/> thanks for writing this article. I relate to it so much. I often lay in bed at night and plan to be productive and get a lot done. When I wake up in the morning I am tired and need a nap an hour or two after I get up. Some days I just rest almost all day and others I get a couple things done and then that next day I am back to resting most of the day. I often find myself feeling guilty for not getting things done that I had planned to do. Your article makes me feel not so alone in this and reminds me to give myself a break now and then. Warmly, Tara (team member)
1. Tatiana Corbitt Moderator & Contributor
 I agree, it is so much easier to plan what I need to get done than it is to actually do it. Narcolepsy is so disabling that I feel like I am not able to get done even half of the things I'd like to. Especially activities that require a great deal of concentration. My brain fog makes that impossible a lot! It is important to give ourselves a break... we are trying our best! It's not our fault that our brains are wired differently. Thanks for sharing with us. Best regards, Tatiana (narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net Team Member)
2. Tara OConnor Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Tatiana Corbitt" user-id="4122413"/> it is so important to give ourselves a break even though it is so hard. I am so glad I found this community to help remind me that I am not alone. Thanks for your comment. Warmly, Tara (team member)