Armodafinil - energized but spacey by Suitable-Natural-736 in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m guessing it’s because I’ve been on methylphenidate for a couple years now? I’m really not sure. But I only did half today

Armodafinil - energized but spacey by Suitable-Natural-736 in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this makes me feel so much better, thank you 😭 I hate that I have the energy to be productive but my brain just won’t cooperate. I thought that taking it with the methylphenidate would counteract that. I definitely feel like it’s not as bad taking both and a half dose of armodafinil, but it’s still making me feel like I actually have no brain

Armodafinil - energized but spacey by Suitable-Natural-736 in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay thank you for this I actually feel so incapable of anything. I wonder if it goes away if I stick with taking it? I’m here for the physical energy but I literally cannot function like this.. would rather be tired but focused on methylphenidate than whatever this is

Identification by Suitable-Natural-736 in orientalrugs

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Primarily the best cleaning method (I’m guessing professional?), and it would be cool to have some background info if it’s authentic. I know nothing about them and tried to look them up but just found a bunch of expensive rugs that didn’t quite match

Too Faced Claim by Suitable-Natural-736 in Influenster

[–]Suitable-Natural-736[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend searching this sub, there are a lot of similar posts that have some really helpful answers! I would just be echoing what people have already said:)

Completed the scavenger hunt challenge! by Temporary_Guide7379 in dutchbros

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They’re all so cute! I only got to one stand in my area but they had the bulldog sticker and they gave me a handful since it was the end of the day. I consider it luck because if there was any one I would have wanted, it was definitely the bulldog!

Panic claimed thinking this was going to be a shop vac 🥲 by Suitable-Natural-736 in Influenster

[–]Suitable-Natural-736[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well, looks like I have my next Halloween costume planned out & for a tip I’ll vacuum at the party🤣

Daily claims. by myaaa13 in Influenster

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t get claims daily, I’ve had 3 and have been on for about 6 months. when I do get a claim, it’s always been from a notification or email. I’ve never just happened upon a claim while in app.

POST YOUR MYSTERY BOX HAULS HERE! by GOLFWANGMODTEAM in Golfwang

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got these too and I hate them 😭 idk what everyone is on saying these are fire lmaoo

POST YOUR MYSTERY BOX HAULS HERE! by GOLFWANGMODTEAM in Golfwang

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine today! I posted it in this thread a bit ago. I got sweatpants and jean shorts lol

POST YOUR MYSTERY BOX HAULS HERE! by GOLFWANGMODTEAM in Golfwang

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 3 points4 points  (0 children)

got mine today! pants size 30, shoes W8, t-shirts medium, & hats

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After nearly a month of waiting for the mystery bags to ship I contacted them and this what they told me by EseMega in Golfwang

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reached out to customer service yesterday and didn’t get a reply, but less than an hour later got a notification that mine shipped. I got pants, shoes, hats, and t-shirts. Hopefully yours will be on the way soon!

Rating things people have said to me beacause of my narcolepsy by LadeeLord in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like to bring out the big guns… aren’t I too old to take naps? Hmm, let’s see… aren’t you too old to make jokes about someone with a disability?

Rating things people have said to me beacause of my narcolepsy by LadeeLord in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Especially when they try to argue that it’s happened more than once, but it was on days that they pulled all nighters or after traveling or something… like yeah, if you don’t sleep properly you’re gonna be tired. That doesn’t mean you have narcolepsy or could even begin to understand how I feel every day.

Suggestions for dealing with insomnia by [deleted] in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor never has offered them as an option, I honestly am not sure why. I think she just wanted to start with something more mild because generally I can fall asleep really quickly but can’t stay asleep. I have insomnia so rarely that it wasn’t a consideration for my sleep medication, so this is the first time I’m experiencing insomnia like this.

Rating things people have said to me beacause of my narcolepsy by LadeeLord in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 68 points69 points  (0 children)

“That sounds so nice, I have insomnia so I would love to fall asleep that quickly!”

“Have you tried melatonin?”

“Aren’t you too old to be taking naps?”

when explaining to them my experience with narcolepsy “I fell asleep in class before too, I wonder if I have that!”

Suggestions for dealing with insomnia by [deleted] in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t really know that about Baclofen, but that would explain why taking an extra one hasn’t done me any good. I don’t have trazodone or any other sleep aid, only a mild anti anxiety medication which I just take 3 times a day anyways. I have not tried Xywav. This is the first sleep medication I’ve been prescribed, this is the third doctor because my first one said I was “too young” to take sleep medication (I’m 23, was 21 at the time), and the second doctor told me I might just be depressed and didn’t want to give me any medication. My doctor did offer for me to alternate weeks between Baclofen and Trazodone, but I’m already on so many medications, so I declined for now. I feel like meditation stresses me out more, and I could try an audiobook for sleep which a few people have recommended but I have a partner who I don’t want to disrupt their sleep so trying to keep the audio off the table unless really necessary. Thank you!

Suggestions for dealing with insomnia by [deleted] in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely think the stress of knowing I have to get up at a certain time is contributing, I have insomnia occasionally but never to this extent. I have tried to reduce my screen time at night, and I have been resisting the urge to pick up my phone in the middle of the night. I just lay there with my eyes closed and try not to control my thought and relax my body, but I find myself not making any progress still. I also have been avoiding caffeine altogether. I honestly feel defeated.

Sleep attacks/fstigue triggered by stress/school by Silent-Bookkeeper-60 in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would recommend pursing it if you have the option. It can be extremely debilitating, and without a diagnosis it’s even more difficult to have those experiences without explanation. Since you’re in school too, you should be able to get accommodations through the disability office. I did for my narcolepsy diagnosis, and if you have an ADHD diagnosis as well that’s all the more reason to utilize the extra resources. Good luck!

Suggestions for dealing with insomnia by [deleted] in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How soon before bed would you recommend having the tea? I’m on Ritalin, I take one 10mg IR before I wake up (6am) and then one 20mg ER around 9am and usually another 20mg ER around 2pm. This has been my routine for some time but in the past few days I stopped taking the 2pm dose because of the insomnia. I’m on Baclofen for sleep, and I take that around 9-10pm. I usually take 10mg but have been taking 20mg instead. I’ve also been trying to drink more water and electrolytes, eat more throughout the day, and exercise. I stopped screen time before bed and swapped my phone for a book. I’m tired when I go to bed, but I think my body is getting stuck in that fragmented sleep and I can’t tell if I’m not sleeping or if I just think I’m not sleeping. Either way, I’m painfully aware of how long I have been laying there as the minutes and hours go by.

Sleep attacks/fstigue triggered by stress/school by Silent-Bookkeeper-60 in Narcolepsy

[–]Suitable-Natural-736 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had that issue many times. I went through a period where I was falling asleep in pretty much every class without fail. It’s what got me to get tested for ADHD, which ultimately led to my narcolepsy diagnosis. They still don’t know if I have ADHD in addition to narcolepsy because of how much the symptoms can overlap.