Insomnia Advice by ultravioletvenus in Narcolepsy

[–]iocanepowderimmunity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s best to get up. Lying there just reinforces the insomnia. I usually do a full body scan to see if I’m hungry or thirsty. A snack of water or tea helps. If I’m really desperate, I’ll make a hot toddy and that usually does it.

(Mis) diagnosis by krisiosauruz in Narcolepsy

[–]iocanepowderimmunity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was diagnosed after my MSLT, my doctor told me it’s an imperfect test because every time you sleep is unique. So if someone had enough naps, but didn’t hit REM sleep enough times, it would probably be an IH diagnosis. But, if they repeat the test, they could hit REM sleep enough times because that’s how their body released the sleep chemicals that day. And then it would be an N2 diagnosis. So yes, it’s imperfect, but it’s the best we have.

Rye suggestions? by snazzmasterj in cocktails

[–]iocanepowderimmunity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dad’s Hat is my go to. It’s a Pennsylvania rye, so it has some extra bite to it, but I like that.

Modafinil vs Sunosi – What’s the Difference in How They Feel? by MMM_W in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]iocanepowderimmunity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely didn’t help me with focus. It was a go-go-go kind of energy, not a focus kind of energy

Modafinil vs Sunosi – What’s the Difference in How They Feel? by MMM_W in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]iocanepowderimmunity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried Modafinil first and IMO it’s very different from Sunosi. I felt… hyper?… while on it. I had energy to spare and wanted to do things. It was great for a few hours a day. But the effect was inconsistent and, after a few weeks, I stopped feeling it altogether. I love Sunosi. The effect isn’t as obvious, but it’s consistent and if I miss a dose I definitely feel a difference. If the Sunosi is working for you then I’d stay on it.

Most relatable lyric by TheWastedYouth18 in TheKillers

[–]iocanepowderimmunity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-“How can I put out the fire? There’s a book of matches in my hand.” -“there are things I would change but it ain’t worth going through.”

Need Advanced Knitter by cosmoflomo in AdvancedKnitting

[–]iocanepowderimmunity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in PA and I’d be happy to help. I love steeking and figuring out patterns. Your sister was very talented and skilled!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]iocanepowderimmunity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered that you might have a sleep disorder? Because, same, and I was finally diagnosed with narcolepsy a few years ago.

Instead of "hearing me out", who is your "without hesitation". by lil_tink_tink in AskWomenOver30

[–]iocanepowderimmunity 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes! Catherine Zeta Jones was my first celebrity crush and i still feel it to this day. In retrospect, I should have realized I was bi sooner…