Meet Aaron: Living with Narcolepsy

Aaron is a member of the Sleep Health Foundation's Consumer Reference Council with living experience of Narcolepsy Type 1.
Narcolepsy is a chronic disorder which is characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness. The sleepiness may be characterised by an inability to stay awake during passive situations, an irresistible urge to nap or falling asleep in situations where it is inappropriate to do so (such as in meetings, classes or cinemas). It may occur with other symptoms such as cataplexy, sleep paralysis and hallucinations. Cataplexy occurs with classic narcolepsy, now referred to as narcolepsy type 1. It involves a sudden loss of muscle power which is triggered by strong emotion such as laughter.
In this video, Aaron shares his experience from childhood, through to his first symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of his sleep disorder.

[@narcat3999]

Good video mate. I'm an Aussie male, 51. Diagnosed Narcolepsy/Cataplexy (hence the tag) in 2001 as a 27yo. They've discovered 10 times more in the last 4 years than the previous 50 which is fantastic. I'm still dealing with fluctuations due to life in general and the ignorance of others. Happy to chat if you need it. 👍 Cheers 🍻

[@TheWhamo01]

ya Xywav, which is what I'm on is a life changer.

[@narcat3999]

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