Narcolepsy Support Group

I FELL ASLEEP IN THE BATH IF THAT COUNTS lol

i will have to think about funniest place there are a few lmao

son has cataplexyed many times in the shower-- last time he pulled the shower hose- broke it had to super glue it ---crash -bang that was about 2 weeks ago--keep a key above the door -can't get him to stop locking the door- he has stated going down and having the water spraying in his face...sis would like it if he wear underpants just in case she has to go in.....----....... as for funny when he goes down but not out -when people come to help they ask if shes all right does she need any help when he finely gets up their surprised shes a he- he has long hair

I have never fallen asleep in the shower, but that is something I worry about (I live alone). So I have not had the experiences to corroborate your story, but my fears support it!

I don't think I have fallen asleep in all that funny of places, but there are a few.

-During my four year undergrad, I don't think I stayed awake for a single full class. I tried to make it look like I was looking down at my notes, and I would hold my pen in hand on the desk. I don't think I was all too convincing though - I've had to be woken a few times by people sitting nearby because I was moaning or mumbling in my sleep.

-I've fallen asleep in the middle of parties. This includes at bars, house parties, and in the middle bed of a hotel room that had at least 15 drunk people all around me, celebrating Canada day.

-The funniest narcoleptic experience I have had was not so much falling asleep, but starting to dream a bit too early. Luckily this wasn't a frightening hh, but a more pleasant one. In the middle of intimacy, I had some really neat hallucinations about egyptians and pirates (separately, not at the same time).

Tirednurse and all -

I imagine that you all already know this, but a near drowning can be really dangerous hours after all of the vomiting and coughing has stopped, and the person is awake and alert. So if and when this kind of thing happens, get thee to the ER to get checked out. I know it's a pain, takes forever, and that the ER is a truly miserable place for a PWN who can't stay awake, but on the other hand it's possible the trip could save you from further complications, or save your life.

Here's a Medline quote from the site below:
"All near-drowning patients should be checked by a doctor. Even though the person may revive quickly at the scene, lung complications are common. Fluid and body chemical (electrolyte) imbalances may develop, and other traumatic injuries may be present."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus...

And there is an incredibly detailed and terrifying description of the possible effects of near drowning at an emedicine site. It seems to be aimed at medical professionals, but enough is understandable to the layperson to convince one to get themselves to the ER after inhaling/swallowing bathwater, even for a short time.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/arti...

Take care of yourselves, you guys!

Saraiah

HOW ABOUT STANDING IN A LINE TO GET ON A RIDE
AT DISNEY WORLD, LUCKILY HUBBY WAS THERE TO CATCH ME!

there has been so many funny places but i think the best 1 for me was in a clothes shop changing rooms i went in and never came out kmao i was in there for nearly an hour asleeep i only woke cos i heard a little shriek from the shop assitant weho was mortified to find a half naked man i the ladys changing room lmfao i didnt even notice the sign hahahaha

I have fallen asleep in the shower but usually with the front of my forehead on the back wall so I have not had any near drowing. Everytime I go up on my Xyrem dose I fall asleep on the toilet. I take my 2nd dose and then go to pee, and most nights I fall asleep sitting there. My cat knows I am not suppose to do that so after a bit he starts biting me to wake me up. Also there have been quite a few time, I know I take my 2nd dose get up go to the bathroom,then I don't remember getting off the toilet and back in bed, and I will wake up with a start and have no idea how I got in bed.

Yup, fallen asleep in the shower many a time. Mostly leaning on the wall, sometimes i come to and i'm sitting in the shower - dont remember sitting down mind you. Have fallen asleep in the bath numerous times too. I never lie back in the bath so its usually, again, leaning against the wall. Only once have i come round spitting out mouthfuls of water. Very scary.
Falling asleep on the toilet - so many times i cant possibly count. Legs so numb i couldnt get off the pan! Became a bit of a joke when i was working... Very very very happy i'm not working now.
Buses, yeah i've been there. Waking up miles after your stop having to ask the bus driver where the hell you are and how to get back to where you meant to get off... In taxis - hmmm guarenteed to make them think they've got a drug addict...
Museums - managed only just to make it to the only chair in the vicinity, came round to a gaggle of grannies tutting and giving me very dirty looks, then i noticed the sign above the chair saying it was reserved for the elderly... Fine, i thought, I'd like to see what they'd have thought about stepping over me on the floor...

I always fall asleep in the bath or shower. I think it's because I'm so comfy.

Although, if I slip under, it scares me, gives me cataplexy and the hubby has to save me from drowning yay I hardly take a bath if I'm home alone.

Thank God you woke up and are O.K. I get migraines and purposely lay on the floor while taking shower and have fallen asleep. Once I fell asleep in the bath/shower and as I started to sink down into the water breathing in the water a little woke me up right away.