Struggling to Stay Awake: Need Alternatives to Caffeine

What helps staying awake through the day? Caffeine gives me chest pains, if anyone has any other recommendations I'd be so appreciative

Tips for staying awake during the day

What works best to stay awake during the day?

Anyone tried Modafinil for ADHD? Share your experiences!

So I heard about this drug that is usually prescribed for narcolepsy but is used for ADHD in other countries. It’s called Modafinil or Provigil. Apparently it’s not as popular in the US. It’s said to be a smart drug and doesn’t have some of the negative side effects as Adderall and Methylphenidate. I requested to be switched and I do like it better. My medication management Dr. basically said I’d have to be experiencing sleeplessness or be working night shift. (a common reason for prescribing Modafinil as well for those having issues with staying awake on the job) so I told her honestly that I do have issues falling asleep as counter intuitive as that sounds. It’s nice, If I don’t feel like taking it one day I don’t feel like a zombie or tired. Has anyone else tried this? Whats your experience, and has anyone experienced any adverse effects?

Sunosi causing diarrhea - how to cope?

does anyone else take sunosi? it keeps me awake but as soon as I take it in the morning I start having uncontrollable diarrhea boughts on and off that lasts until like late afternoon. does anyone else experience this and if so, how do you cope?? I take a pre + probiotic every morning and that helps but the diarrhea episodes are getting more severe the longer I'm on sunosi. all advice welcome

Dealing with Vyvanse Crash: Need Advice

Vyvanse crash. I'm taking 10mg, but I feel like I hit the crash too soon in my day and it's too hard of a crash for me to be productive during/after the crash. But when I initially started taking Vyvanse the crash wasn't this bad and occurred later in the day. Is my body just getting used to it? Would the next dosage be helpful, or can I help myself somehow?

Struggling with Health at 46

hi everyone, iv just turned 46 and really struggling with my health, I guess I ignore it so I fit in work, my kids (health issues too), life and am starting to really worry about getting worse. I'm after advice I guess or supplements I could be taking. I currently take pills to help me sleep, for pain and digestion. Thankyou for reading

Need advice on getting Xyrem for type 2 narcolepsy

My doctor is trying to get me on Xyrem because every stimulant I've tried has no effect. I have type 2 narcolepsy so my insurance keeps denying the medication because I don't have cataplexy. Does anyone have any recommendations on what I should do?

Possible Narcolepsy Symptoms - Seeking Advice

hey! i have yet to be diagnosed (working on it) but i suspect i may be suffering from narcolepsy. i have had multiple instances of my legs just spontaneously collapsing or dropping things for no reason, as well as having a slack jaw and drooling randomly. it doesnt seem to happen exclusively when im experiencing strong emotions so im not sure its cataplexy? it also doesnt usually happen on both sides at once. i also am constantly tired, takes hour(s) to fall asleep and i wake up every few mins during the night. during the day i can fall asleep like its no ones business, and have been known to nap at work and have had to supress being so exhausted in the car that i physically couldnt keep my eyes open is this narcolepsy? or am i dealing with something else entirely?

Disorientation and Disassociation: Anyone Else Experience This?

Does anyone get disorientation or disassociation with the world in shorts term segments? It feels like a state of half awakeness, I’m nice the verge of falling asleep and then I jolt back awake. It lasts seconds to hours.

Cataplexy and Insomnia: Can They Coexist?

How is it possible that I have both cataplexy w/narcolepsy AND suffer with insomnia simultaneously?

Looking for experiences with cataplexy

I got diagnosed with Narcolepsy back when I was taking Paxil, which can be used to treat cataplexy symptoms. I was told I would probably be experiencing cataplexy if I wasn’t on it. I still don’t know for sure if I do experience cataplexy, if I do it is very mild in comparison. Would anyone be willing to share what their cataplexy experience is like?

Realistic Dreams and Emotional Drain

Does anyone experience extremely real dreams or dreams in which you feel actual physical or deep emotional pain? I’ve always been someone who remembers their dreams and they sometimes dictate how I feel throughout the day emotionally. They also drain me physically; I struggle with EDS more on these days. Dreaming isn’t really talked about much with N besides the hallucinations, so I wanted to reach out and see if anyone deals with this too. I experience it more in times of stress but it can be random as well. It’s so hard to explain!

Weird Sleep Sensations

anyone else sometimes feel weird when they try to sleep. like when I'm super tired but can't stay asleep and decide to close my eyes my body feels like it does when I'm cataplexying. or I feel like my chest is sinking and can't move my body cause It feels too heavy.

Need help finding a sleep doctor or neurologist

I need help trying to find a sleep doctor or neurologist and I’m finding it difficult in my area, any suggestions?

Need help with my alarms!

i keep turning my alarms off in my sleep, do you have any good alarm suggestions?

Can't Sleep at Night

Does anyone else actually stay awake all day, but then when it's actually time to go to bed, your body is just like, "nah"? I'll be awake from 7-8am, feel tired, go to bed at 10 because I'm tired but my body just won't.

What Are Narcolepsy Hallucinations Like?

If you experience hallucinations because of narcolepsy, what are they like? I was listening to a sleep expert talk about narcolepsy today, and they said they are always super vivid, like experiencing 2 realities at once. Before my diagnosis I always felt like I was having dreams while I was awake (I still do), but I very rarely confused them with reality. What are your hallucinations like, and how do they affect your day to day life?

Looking for fellow narcoleptics to share experiences with

Hi, I’m H, I’m 21 year old female with Narcolepsy, I don’t know anyone personally with narcolepsy other than myself, I’d love to hear about your journey!

Managing Narcolepsy: Seeking Advice

So disclaimer I have not been officially diagnosed with narcolepsy yet. however there doctors I've seen do believe that I have it and I'm waiting to do the sleep study in 2 months. my question is if anyone has any useful tips on how to handle this from your day to day life. it has completely put my life on pause I have 5-7 episodes a day and am barely awake long enough to get anything done between them and my depression has skyrocketed since they start up, any advice would be great thank you.

Has anyone tried Sunosi or Wakix?

Anyone taking Sunosi or Wakix? Wondering how it has works for you and if there are any side effects.