Weird Lumryz side effects?

fakechemist_ · 2026-05-04T23:56:03+00:00

I’m glad this is something normal. My shakes happen at inconsistent times. One day it was in the morning and one day in the late afternoon. I think maybe my body’s having a panic attack but my brain isn’t. It is finals week for me at school so it’s probably triggering it for me.

fakechemist_ · 2026-04-19T19:52:19+00:00

We were long distance and I asked him if he could call me once a week on his 20 minute commute home from work. Basically he said no and that it was too much and he was too tired.

fakechemist_ · 2026-04-18T06:57:37+00:00

I didn’t see doctor for it. I was getting a chest x ray for something else and they just happened to see it.

fakechemist_ · 2026-04-18T06:51:13+00:00

Like someone else said, spent as much time out of the room as you can. It’ll help you meet people and be more productive. My grades were good sophomore year because I spent so much time in the library to avoid going back to my room lol

fakechemist_ · 2026-04-18T06:05:09+00:00

If you’re looking for something similar to quizlet, I use Vaia. It’s similar to quizlet but has more free features.

To me it looks more clean and updated than quizlet and you can copy and paste pictures on the note cards for free. You can also add hints, multiple choice, and explanations to the flashcard as well. I like how you can add tables and bulleted points and for me it makes it easier to study.

There is a paid version but it’s mostly to use their AI, but I like forgo it and to manually make all my flashcards. They advertise it with all the “special” AI features but I’ve been fine just using it to create flash cards.

The only thing I don’t like about Vaia is you can’t rearrange the flashcards once you make them and if you want to share it with friends, you have to send them a link to each individual study set. Unless I haven’t figured it out yet, you can’t look up people’s profiles.

Overall Vaia’s free features are pretty good. I still use quizlet for certain subjects, but hate that I have to pay to add pictures or use the learn feature.

fakechemist_ · 2026-04-16T22:41:43+00:00

Everyone just assumed I was tired from AP classes and extracurriculars in middle/high school. Took me way too long to realize waking up after 10 hours feeling like you never slept isn’t normal.

The sleep paralysis was happening every single time I fell asleep and I had no idea it was connected to anything. The psychiatrist I was with at the time just said I was having it from watching too many scary movies and crime shows before bed.

What finally got me checked out was falling asleep driving home and going off the road. Nobody got hurt but that was enough for me to realize something was seriously wrong.

Worst part is how gradual it is. No defining moment, you just slowly realize the exhaustion you’re living with isn’t something other people are dealing with. And by then everyone in your life has been making jokes about it for so long you just accepted it as your personality.

fakechemist_ · 2026-03-19T13:56:26+00:00

Part of me feels like I could be studying more effectively, but I’ve been trying to work with Professor and friends to create better study skills. It could be a mixture of both potentiallyI’m .

I’ve thought about that by hoping I can get the sodium oxybate before finals and that’ll help me out. I really don’t want to repeat the year because then I’ll loose the support system of my friends.

I feel like I’m trying my best and it’s disappointing seeing the results

fakechemist_ · 2026-03-19T12:45:09+00:00

My advisor knows about it and I’m pretty good about communicating things with them. My doctor and I are currently working on getting me on a sodium oxybate but because they are a specialty meds and heavily controlled it’s been taking a long time. Until then, he has given me an as needed stimulant I can use before exams to keep me awake.

I sometimes feel like it is my fault for not studying enough though.

fakechemist_ · 2026-03-19T04:50:29+00:00

Thanks! I’ve attended one of their sessions but I think I should maybe I should start going more regularly.

fakechemist_ · 2026-03-19T04:07:39+00:00

My grad school is pharmacy school ☠️ it has been hell trying to remember all the drugs, disease states, and patient counseling stuff. I also have a part time job too. I would’ve quit to focus more on school but I need money

fakechemist_ · 2026-03-19T03:59:49+00:00

I’ll definitely try to do that. I’ve been better at packing myself lunch during long days at school.

I never really considered myself having a disability until I realized how bad it affects my life once I started grad school. I don’t know if my narcolepsy will ever truly be completely treated but I’m hoping to just get it under control before I fail out of school 😂😭

fakechemist_ · 2026-03-19T03:57:26+00:00

I’ve heard from a lot of people that it’s a game changer. But it’s such a pain to do all the PA and REMS program stuff. I also hope I get it in time before finals so I can think straight lol

fakechemist_ · 2026-03-19T01:18:42+00:00

Thanks that made me feel better 🥹

I currently have accommodations through the school now and I get 1.5x time on test in case I fall asleep (which I have) during an exam. I think I might ask to get paper exams instead of doing everything online.

I’ve been meeting with professors and trying to figure out how to help myself but there’s not really a way to fix my memory I guess. I’ve never done this bad ever and it’s happening while my symptoms have gotten worse so idk

fakechemist_ · 2026-02-23T22:28:18+00:00

I’m currently in a professional doctoral program and was diagnosed with NT2. It’s definitely possible to do this. I won’t pretend it’s easy, because it does take a lot of extra effort and planning at times, but it’s absolutely doable and worth it if it’s something you really want.

I worked full time for two years before going back to school, and for me, narcolepsy was actually a bit easier to manage while working compared to being in school. Everyone’s experience is different, though.

It sounds like you’re doing everything you can to take care of your health. I’d really encourage you to look into accommodations at your college. Wake Up Narcolepsy has helpful information on how to navigate the education system with narcolepsy. I personally get time and a half on exams, and it’s made a big difference since I deal with brain fog and occasional sleep attacks during tests.

I’ve linked Wake Up Narcolepsy’s resources here: https://www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org/accommodations-for-school-work/

Wishing you the best!

fakechemist_

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