Posted by Lindenblüte on November 8, 2006, at 21:09:14
In reply to Re: Provigil - Just beginning for first time., posted by corafree on November 8, 2006, at 20:42:15
Well, mom was diagnosed as a teenager because she kept falling asleep in unusual circumstances. Algebra class, sure. Also at loud sporting events, or when she was talking to someone.
Of course, she never told anyone about her diagnosis until last year. It makes perfect sense, of course. She would be perfectly alert, driving down the freeway and then she would get super groggy voice and groggy eyes all of a sudden and pull over to the side of the freeway for a "power nap".
Well, 20 mins later, she'd be perfectly fine. 100% alert. Never knew when the groggies would hit her. It's scary. I yelled at her one time because I had OFFERED to drive, but she wanted to. Rather than embarrass herself by admitting that she needed to sleep, she actually fell asleep at a traffic light. I woke her up, and asked her if she wanted me to drive. "oh no, I'm fine- you just make sure I stay awake next time- keep talking to me, you know?"
talk to your pdoc. or even your GP. Mom's done sleep studies. she's good at falling asleep...
-Li
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