Thread:CorgiMom/@comment-29650568-20170531062558/@comment-29989042-20170607044031

Awww, thanks for your thoughts and prayers. They mean so much to me, as you do too. 💖 There are meds for both daytime (staying awake) and nighttime (falling and staying asleep). Most people think it's just a disorder that makes it hard to stay awake, but it can actually also be just as hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. Narcolepsy is a neurological autoimmune disorder. Basically my brain is confused ALL the time, as to whether it should be awake or asleep, no matter the time of day or night, as I've no longer have any (or have very little) of the neurotransmitters that regulate sleep and wakefulness. There is no cure. I stopped taking the only med left I could take to stay awake in the daytime because it caused problems with my heart. The others I'd already tried and had side effects too. I'm left with just a nighttime med that helps me through the night and the first part of my day, until it's benefits wear off. That's why I nap a good chunk of the afternoon. 😴 I also have cataplexy, which is often associated with N, and that comes with its issues too!

Your family sounds so wonderful. Not only are they blessed to have you, you are blessed by having them! If we ever do get together for a marathon session, we'll have to be sure our hubbies and sons have meals in the fridge and extra clean clothes haha!! Sending hugs and luvs right back atcha!! 🤗💖💖🤗 🐾🐾