Do I have a sleeping disorder?
July 1st, 2009 Posted by: admin
I am 23yrs old and have reasons to believe that i have narcolepsy. I have always sleep a lot. My mom agrees to when i was younger. my high school classmates remember me as the girl that slept in all her classes but had to highest grades (even band). Although i graduated 80 of 450, i do have the insecurity of college. I am reading on this and wonder if i do have this disorder will it ruin my life. I do have faith and i am doing good for myself and child. what about driving? I do experience EDS. No matter where i am if the sleepiness occurs there is absolutely nothing i can do. Sometimes i can try to do something stimulating but it will come again soon after. Other than those episodes, i am not a tired person. I love to be out and about. It is just the EDS. Every now and then i do have weakness with laughter. After a 10 or 15 min “power nap,” i am refreshed and feel as if i could run around the world. Let me add,when taking prenatal vitamins or OTC daily i noticed less episodes of EDS.
By: mz_kekie
By: mz_kekie
Tags: Insecurity, Power Nap, Sleep
July 2nd, 2009 at 01:37
Narcolepsy is not the only sleep disorder out there to cause EDS. If there is concern you need to see a sleep specialist. To look for a doc in your area you can go to These are all certified in sleep disorders! (this is very important! ) If you have more questions about sleep disorders and would like to talk with others that have sleep disorders cime to our chat room.. wed 8-10pm central time in our general chat room. Or thursday 9-11pm central time in our Narcolepsy chat room. Look for chat scedule for a time that will work best for you. I have had narcolepsy for 17 yrs now. I am married with children. Having a sleep disorder does not stop your life! You simple work around things!