Whats that disorder when u fall asleep like instantaneously? Do I have it? It there a cure? HELP!! ZZZZZZZZZZZ

Question

Its gotten so bad... Im always tired... Last week I fell asleep driving. I almost crashed my moms van. Im kinda scared like what if I did crash and my son was in there? My appointment to see my doctor isnt until the 23rd. What to do till then? My therapist believes its something physical rather than psychological. zzzzzzzzzzz. I know.. I know it aint funny. I have no energy... I dont want to be awake. Please help me. By the way it has nothing to do with my iron I just had my hemoglobin checked a while ago and it was fine.

Answer 1

Narcolepsy.

Answer 2

the term i think you are talking about is narcolepsy. there are other symptoms that people tend to experience with this though, such as episodes that are paralytic like and they are unable to move usually after they wake up. I don't think that this is what you are dealing with though.
in the mean time, i would try checking into some vitamin supplementation, such as a B-complex vitamin (high quality, not walmart), and a multivitamin. B-complex is good for energy and also as a stress reducer. just be aware that if you do start taking it, it is important to take it in the morning, because they do give you energy and may keep you up at night if you take it then. also, because a b-complex has vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12, (all of them), the B3 (niacin) is what gives the vitamin the yellow color. this tends to turn your urine very yellow (my aunt describes it as something out of star wars!), but this just means that your body is metabolizing the vitamin. also, its not just the hemoglobin that should be checked, make sure that they checked for the MCV, MCHC etc. when they did your blood work. That would be necc. to see if you have some other type of anemia (your thinking of the IDA (iron deficiency anemia) when you mention the hemoglobin i think). either way, good luck, and if you're that concerned, call and say that you need to see your doctor sooner, say that if there are any cancellations, to please call you b/c you are really concerned with your health.

Answer 3

if you are having lack of energy and other physical symptoms odds are its probably not narcolepsy. Of the narcoleptics I've known they are fine other than the falling asleep at any given moment. It could be a lot of things. I've done it several times, usually when I'm stressed or fighting depression. Until your appt. try getting extra sleep at night, taking small naps during the day. Exercise, will help increase endorphins, so do a little of that as well. Honestly it does sound more like depression to me. Just hang in there.

Answer 4

I am 23 and have had narcolepsy for a year and six months. It is actually a very complex disorder and get a sleep study done ASAP. Until then, don't drive unless you have to. There are many preconceptions, most of which aren't true. It is not very common and I've done as much research as my doctor. Your first priority is finding a diagnosis. Feel free to ask my questions:)

Answer 5

U may hv a possible case of sleep apnea. This is a disorder in which you don't really have deep sleep during the night due to insufficent intake of air caused by blockage of your throat, so when your body has an opportunity it switches to sleep mode instantly. Signs: Dry Throat in the morning when you wake up, frequent visit to the toilet during the night, slow increasing weight gain, excessively loud snoring, even after 10 hrs of sleep, it alway's not enough. If so, try sleeping on your side for the mean time till you have confirmed medical help. This disorder is curable! Try the sleep disorder unit in SGH

Answer 6

Narcolepsy, but with this disease u fall asleep instantaneously, for a period then wake up not realizing what happened. U sound like u may have mononucleosis no energy, sleepy, feeling of outer body! But narcolepsy would have shown up yrs ago.

Answer 7

Narcolepsy

Answer 8

Probably the most common condition to make you fall asleep unpredictably is narcolepsy. There could be many different things causing your lack of energy however. Try to avoid situations where falling asleep could be dangerous and you are alone. Don't drive by yourself and stuff.

Answer 9

Narcolepsy....my mom has that too, except its not like what you see on tv where someone falls asleep standing up or something. There are medications for that, like provigil...thats a popular one for narcolepsy but a lot of insurances dont like to cover it...not sure why, it is very expensive though.

Answer 10

The disease is narcolepsy, but I wouldn't make a self-diagnosis. In the meantime, stay out of dangerous situations. If you can have someone drive you, do it (I know it takes away your independence, but it's worth it). When your body says sleep, and you're in a time and place where you can, do it.