Health: Today, I was told I have narcolepsy, and I've it for a year and...

By littlekellilee - 16/09/2016 04:27 - Canada

Today, I was told I have narcolepsy, and I've it for a year and a half. When asked why I didn't go to a doctor before, I answered that I'd always assumed it was a normal adult thing to fall asleep randomly because of how everyone says they're always exhausted. Apparently not. FML

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Friday 16 September 2016 16:53

Well now you know and knowing is half the battle! But in all seriousness, it's good you went in, so they can help. Would be terrible to randomly fall asleep at the wheel of a car.