Homicidalheathen Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 My narcolepsy has been acting up lately and I think this is why. Upon driving home from Canada (I try not to drive over 45 min) I fell asleep at the wheel again with my eyes completely open this time I was just unconcious for a few seconds there. I only had one beer an hour earlier so I wasn't even buzzed but it does seem to make it worse. My husbands eyes were dialated so he couldn't drive and it was scary. I honestly couln't stay awake. I get so frustrated not having control sometimes. I sleep walk and talk too. Not much walking these days as I have trained myself not to after a few bad injuries but....the driving is hard. Does anyone know anything about this, I do think alcohol makes it worse. Sometimes I just go out. I have had to sleep in some pretty bad neighborhoods because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Good for you for taking care of your health. You can still have plenty of fun without alcohol. I usually drink a classic coke when I go out. I make a great designated driver too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homicidalheathen Posted June 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 I seem more fun and less shy when I drink though. Good for you for taking care of your health. You can still have plenty of fun without alcohol. I usually drink a classic coke when I go out. I make a great designated driver too <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Spiral (13) Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Good for you for taking care of your health. You can still have plenty of fun without alcohol. I usually drink a classic coke when I go out. I make a great designated driver too Your my new best friend haha. =) *grabs way too much booze* :laughing I seem more fun and less shy when I drink though. Me too. Its difficult not to drink when i go out. Im trying to cut down though. Seems to mess with my health (but in different ways) =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Starrr Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 I like myself a lot more when I'm sober. No one can make up stupid stories, thinking that I won't remember. And I hate vomiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homicidalheathen Posted June 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 I am going to quit at least for a couple years. I am just like that though. I do something for awhile, get sick of it....and quit. Just like that one day just stop. I like myself a lot more when I'm sober. No one can make up stupid stories, thinking that I won't remember. And I hate vomiting. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienna Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 I have mild Narcolepsy and was on Adderall for it. I found when I drank on the adderall, it made me way tired and way drunk, and not in a normal way. I would zone out and talk about things I normally wouldn't and all sorts of weirdness. I took myself off the Adderall, and don't have that problem anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Wreck Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 nowerdays i dont drink that much i still keep a nill by mouth rule if driving not even a sip. easier to be sure than to doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 I should probably stop drinking for awhile too, for mental health purposes..I get REALLY depressed for a few days after I drink.....you have to look out for your health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellion Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 :devil I am going to try to cut down myself becuase I have been drinking way to much lately. My first alchoholic drink was from my dad in 1978 and ever since then I have been drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daevion Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 this must be the dgn AA thread come on now...alchohol*hicup!* isssssss good for youuuuuu....hahaha shit...hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Starrr Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 I used to drink a lot. Not like an alcoholic, but enough. I eventually cut back, then stopped. I like myself much more when I'm sober. True, I'll have a glass of wine here and there or pound a few shots of Beam with Wayne after a particularly rough day. But I like being able to hold intelligent conversations with others and speaking decent English. I know that some of you are planning on attempting to get me drunk when I come up, but I'm going to ask that you respect my wishes. If I say no, it really does mean no. My health and common sense mean a lot to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 I'm not an alcoholic, but I do prefer myself drunk....and Brenda, I really don't think anyone will make you drink more than you want to lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollardave Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 I drink about 2 to 3 pitchers and take about 5 vicodins on a good night and still can dance perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Eh, so much for not drinking..I just got back from the bar and I'm wasted..oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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