dizzylizzy
26-01-13, 21:22
Yellow!
New to the crew here.
Linked from Google looking up a med I started recently (Clomipramine) to see what 'lovely' experiences others have with it.
I have Narcolepsy and was trying out this med to help control cataplexy - a symptom of the sleep disorder that causes your muscles to weaken when experiencing strong emotions, most commonly laughter.
The cataplexy wasn't affecting me too much til recently as I have started to fall completely to the ground compared to the wobbly knees, funny droopy face feelings that I had previously experienced.
I have experienced anxiety/depression symptoms in the past and when I was diagnosed with this sleep disorder it made sense to me I was feeling this way due to excessive sleepiness, disappointment in myself not being able to keep up with others, and likely subconsciously avoiding social situations(where I would potentially be excited/laugh and bring on this strange cataplexy sensation).
I signed up to ask about this specific med and other similar meds I might replace it with but am now realizing I have also been in denial and avoiding admitting to or being proactive about my anxiety. I have been focusing on fixing the sleep issues - they are So important. Maybe I developed issues for reasons relating to Narcolepsy but I am now realizing they are still there and not to be ignored. I am now happy to be here so that I can potentially chat about other issues that I shouldn't be ashamed of. Hopefully. We'll see who/if anyone reads these posts :P
Still weighing pros n cons of meds vs living with cataplexy. Maybe I can find one that helps anxiety too!
I'll post other specific qs n comments in other appropriate threads. I've made my hello long enough, enough to say it again, Hello whoever may still be reading!!
PS anyone who has any qs for me feel free to msg - I assume I've an inbox somewhere? or reply. Happy to share any info/awareness of Narcolepsy as it isn't well known and many people live with it for years without knowing or misdiagnosed as something else.
PSS no more panic - don't panic - yellow - bulldozer - hitchhiker's guide <3
New to the crew here.
Linked from Google looking up a med I started recently (Clomipramine) to see what 'lovely' experiences others have with it.
I have Narcolepsy and was trying out this med to help control cataplexy - a symptom of the sleep disorder that causes your muscles to weaken when experiencing strong emotions, most commonly laughter.
The cataplexy wasn't affecting me too much til recently as I have started to fall completely to the ground compared to the wobbly knees, funny droopy face feelings that I had previously experienced.
I have experienced anxiety/depression symptoms in the past and when I was diagnosed with this sleep disorder it made sense to me I was feeling this way due to excessive sleepiness, disappointment in myself not being able to keep up with others, and likely subconsciously avoiding social situations(where I would potentially be excited/laugh and bring on this strange cataplexy sensation).
I signed up to ask about this specific med and other similar meds I might replace it with but am now realizing I have also been in denial and avoiding admitting to or being proactive about my anxiety. I have been focusing on fixing the sleep issues - they are So important. Maybe I developed issues for reasons relating to Narcolepsy but I am now realizing they are still there and not to be ignored. I am now happy to be here so that I can potentially chat about other issues that I shouldn't be ashamed of. Hopefully. We'll see who/if anyone reads these posts :P
Still weighing pros n cons of meds vs living with cataplexy. Maybe I can find one that helps anxiety too!
I'll post other specific qs n comments in other appropriate threads. I've made my hello long enough, enough to say it again, Hello whoever may still be reading!!
PS anyone who has any qs for me feel free to msg - I assume I've an inbox somewhere? or reply. Happy to share any info/awareness of Narcolepsy as it isn't well known and many people live with it for years without knowing or misdiagnosed as something else.
PSS no more panic - don't panic - yellow - bulldozer - hitchhiker's guide <3