I finally understand that the symptoms add up to Narcolepsy with cataplexy.
Diagnosis proving I wasn't depressed or lazy
Napping throughout the day helps me a lot.
Knowing my limits and being honest with myself about what I am able to accomplish daily.
Exercise
Kaffe Kaffe Kaffe
Modasomil hält mich meistens wach
Cataplexy is triggered by loud sounds (other things do it but less often)
Drink lots of water
Siestas programadas.
Have time to rest
Family support
working at least 2 times/week
Freunde
Taking naps when I need them.
Taking at least one short nap during the day.
Having a doctor who takes the time to listen is crucial
My sleep doctor
Having a very close friend with the same disorders
Stopped all sugar intake and eat a lot off vegatabels and fruits.
A strict sleep schedule
Deceased Mom was only immediate supportive family member. Friends and extended family are my support system now.
Familial support
Marrying a person who also has a disability
Having a schedule helps even if I can't always stick with it.
Ritalina me trouxe á vida
I wish we could have figured things out years ago, but better late than never
Start exercising & stabilize your circadian rhythm.
Provigil
Cutting refined sugar from my daily diet.
Tratar de llevar una vida lo más relajada posible evitando sustos, enojos o sorpresas
ketogenic diet
Canabis
Reminding myself to take it one day at a time; and that not every day is going to be great but I'm grateful for my life
Telling family and co-workers
Learning how to handle stress
Decrease your stress levels if possible.
Nuevas experiencias
Taking Nuvigil twice a day has removed the afternoon fog so I can work full time hours.
Keep fine tuning your behaviors towards narcolepsy like food, sleep hygiene, and usage of electronics.
Las ganas de luchar
Off all 13 Rx, all natural and feel better than ever.
More sleep
Nothing
An understanding husband
Valerian
Quando me tornei vegetariana tambbém senti uma enorme melhoria na energia./When I became a vegetarian I notice a bigger energie.
avoiding meeting in the early afternoon