Anyone Have A Rem Sleep Disorder, Or A Form Of Narcolepsy?
Posted by: Alan in Sleep Disorder, tags: Anyone, Disorder, Form, Have, Narcolepsy, Sleep
For over a year I’ve been tired every day, no matter how much sleep I get, no matter whether I exercise and eat healthy or not. I was on ritalin then adderall and they have hardly any affect on me. I also need a lot more caffeine than the average person to get any energy from it. Two years ago, I was so sensitive to even the smallest amounts of caffeine that it would cause a panic attack (which I don’t get anymore). I have countless, extremely vivid dreams every time I fall asleep, even if I doze off for 5 minutes & someone wakes me up, I’ll have already started dreaming. I know you aren’t supposed to enter REM sleep until after about 90 minutes of non-REM sleep. I also sometimes have the ‘paralyzed’ feeling for a short time after waking, but I don’t fall asleep in random places. Do you think there’s a chance I have a sleep disorder? Is there any treatment available for something like this?
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January 21st, 2010 at 8:20 pm
If your sleep is constantly interrupted you can dream without going through the proper sleep cycles. Ever hear of polyphasic sleep? Steve Pavlina tried it and documented it. You go without sleep for 4 hours and then nap for 20-30 minutes. He claimed he would have the most vivid dreams! http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/10/polyphasic-sleep/
I have narcolepsy. If I fall asleep for short periods like you I also dream. I’ve been told dreams are highly individual and that the REM guidelines are merely just that: guidelines. I think it’s wonderful you have such incredible dreams every time you sleep!
The other things which you described however do sound familiar to me. You may want to speak to your doctor about a referral to a specialist. I tried adderall but didn’t like it. Caffeine? Haha, no. Finally I tried Modafinil (also known as Provigil or Modalert) and it worked like a charm! I am alert and functioning as normal. http://www.provigil.com/
This is typically prescribed for those with narcolepsy, excessive daytime sleepiness, and sleep disorders.
I asked the question the other day of where to get it (now that I don’t have insurance) and I was told to try this site: http://www.goodhealthpharmacy.com/new/catalog/product_info.php?ref=40&products_id=618&affiliate_banner_id=1
I was well impressed by their prices and service. 100 tabs of 100mg for $93 is CHEAP for Provigil!!!
Another trick of mine: yerba mate. Wakes you up without all the nasty effects of caffeine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_%28beverage%29
I hope one of these helps you!!!