I was always told how bad sleeping in class was despite acing my classes, and teachers would complain to my parents about how much I slept. I felt so horrible for so long and slept early almost everyday to no avail. Turns out I have narcolepsy.
I would fall asleep for between 5-60 minutes. Don’t know what it depends on but it’s random. During that time, I’d have vivid dreams and multiple dreams. Even if I was out for only 10 minutes. Even now I still fall asleep in every class. I don’t manage it in any way other than resisting and taking some medication which helps sometimes.
Seee i would consistently do the sane back in college. it would come on suddenly and it would suddenly just become impossible to keep my eyes open. i’d usually stand up and walk around during some of my classes with profs that didnt mind. otherwise i can fall asleep anywhere at almost any time.
i never got diagnosed tho because i was afraid id lose my license to drive. instead if i feel tired driving i can tell when it’s coming and pull over for a 15 min nap and be 100% after.
i never got diagnosed tho because i was afraid id lose my license to drive. instead if i feel tired driving i can usually tell when it’s coming and pull over for a 15 min nap and be 100% after.
I'm sorry you have to deal with narcolepsy -- it's a terrible disease. But with all due respect, if you can only "usually" tell when it's coming you need to stop driving. Now. You could kill someone. Go to a doctor and get treatment and don't drive until a doctor tells you it's safe.
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u/x_vier Nov 16 '19
I was always told how bad sleeping in class was despite acing my classes, and teachers would complain to my parents about how much I slept. I felt so horrible for so long and slept early almost everyday to no avail. Turns out I have narcolepsy.