My Narcolepsy Symptoms: Insomnia

[@gregcrowe8885]

Thank You ❤️

[@ElitePhysiqquesAndForm15]

Thank you for this video. I'm literally just finding out I may have this..and my narcolepsy was triggered cause of a car accident injury cervical herniated disc which is pressing on my brain stem affecting my nerves I'm in phase of recovering however, the insomnia is terrifying because I am going IMMIDIATELY into REM upon sleep with vivid lucid dreams or and nightmares and waking up only after , like 2 hours of sleep. Baclofen is a no go because of the long term side effects, if one googled can see what they are

[@mynarcolepticlife9187]

I've recently begun using medical marijuana to help sleep at night and it's changed my life. Is that an option for you? Also, fun fact: Harriet Tubman had narcolepsy that was caused by a head injury too!

[@mynarcolepticlife9187]

Several times a week

[@ElitePhysiqquesAndForm15]

@@mynarcolepticlife9187 OMG, thanks for responding, And lol YES I literally used to smoke weed like 5 years ago but stopped because I started getting paranoid 😭 However, I remember that I literally NEVER dreamed on weed, Ever...and I did get the BEST sleep after being stoned!!! When I stopped smoking after like 2 week, full vivid lucid dreams came back full force kicking my butt. But I initially managed to not have them as vivid because I started sleeping properly and eating super duper Healthy and exercising etc BUT SINCE my accident having a herniated disc in my cervical/neck area it's pressing on my brain stem is what my chiro said..which has Triggered the narcolepsy/neurological issues Because of such my whole nervous/coordination/muscle system is wrecked up!! Which so when I sleep it's like walking into a movie ( I immidiately go into REM literally as soon as I sleep) and I'm aware that I'm sleep. I have some weird dream with all types of odd characters and situations most with me about be UNALIVED and then I awake like after only 1.5 hours of sleep..dizzy, disorientated, vertigo, can't move at all without almost vomiting for...I have to pace myself and distract myself from having a panic attack ( I have anxiety ) But am exhausted even when I first awake from my 1 and half hour sleep It's Literally HELL😩 Now I'm paranoid to go to sleep, which has me out of work and not functioning.🙄 But yes, I was just thinking of getting some very low dose medical THC or CBD oil/gummies only take before bed because I just personally hate being High or out of my natural state of mind (That's why I'm against any meds or substance that will alter my mind state) no matter the form prescription or non prescription But Yeah, I'm definitely considering medical cannabis or CBD for right before bed until I can get through this herniated disc flare that will inevitably reduce the narcoleptic disturbed dream/sleep state! Oh yeah Harriet I didn't know that awesome info ty 😎

[@mynarcolepticlife9187]

@@ElitePhysiqquesAndForm15 I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know firsthand how awful it can be. I've found that the movies I watch before bed heavily influence my dreams so it sounds silly but cartoons on Disney Plus have really helped my dreams. I also leave the TV playing and when I'm experiencing paralysis upon waking up, I've found that focusing on the sound of the TV pulls me out of it faster. I'd also recommend a low THC gummy. That way you don't feel high but you do get to sleep. I've tried melatonin as well but it's not as effective and depending on the country you live in, you can't get it OTC. Also check out my info box on some support groups on Facebook. They often have great ideas that can help as well.

[@ElitePhysiqquesAndForm15]

@@mynarcolepticlife9187 ❤ ty sooo much🥰

[@jerryvance9184]

Good video, I have narcolepsy also