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Re: New to Narcolepsy
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Thanks for your support. To tell you the truth, I had such bad experiences during childhood that I really can't remember that much during those years. My mother was very abusive and would barely touch, feed or care for us at all. I am not sure if these issues came from that lack of infant bonding or really from N. After several trips to the hospital from the abuse, social services were intent on taking us away from home. Several family members stepped in and passed us around over the years.... again no chance to really bond or feel at rest. I am still unable to feel at home in my own house or even within my own family. I am feeling very confused these days about EVERYTHING. Who I am, where I am heading and much more concerning, where I will end up.
As far as childhood Cataplexy, I can't remember if I had symptoms or not. I only remember being tired all the time, falling asleep in class, depressed, headaches, emotional breakdowns and feeling very very alone. I would usually lock myself away and pull my hair or scratch myself in order to feel some relief from the emotional pain that I was feeling. Even now I tend to shy away from social events because I feel very displaced and extremely anxious. Any help, support or insight for me right now is very helpful.