Severe cataplexy attack12/10/2023 ![]() Upon getting up, there's just an overall aura, a sort of off inner sensation, like a slight or large frequency change depending on the extent of the Cataplexy. My body becomes overwhelmed by the inner sensations initially, when the stimulation of emotion occurs 'in the moment' then awkwardly getting to the ground where the temporary complete paralysis hits. The numb tongue part I've never heard anyone mention and isn't something I've noted before during my Cataplexy.ĭizziness is not associated with it, while loss of eye contact, or the upper torso, jaw, head or neck drooping and/or slouching are during Cataplexy that is minimal and moderate, severe too.įor me, during severe Cataplexy, aside from being in a temporary complete muscle paralysis my brain is alert. It felt weird telling concerned passers-by that "everything was fine and I don't need help", while sobbing uncontrollably and with a tongue that felt like a lifeless slab of meat in my mouth.ĭoes any of this resonate with anyone here? I need to do the groceries and go home.". ![]() At the same time I just thought "damn it, now I am stuck here for half an hour. Outside the doctor's office, I was very aware of all the people passing by, and that I had no control over my body. I new what was coming, told the doctor I had to get fresh air and wait until it is over. The second episode happened at the doctor's while taking a blood sample. What I remember distinctively was the disconnection between my body and brain. From what I remember, I did not feel more tired or like falling asleep either. And I didn't experience panic, anxiety, terror, or any related emotion at all. However, I didn't feel chest pain or any other kind of pain. I think the crying and that it lasted that long is more typical of a panic or anxiety attack. These episodes lasted about half an hour, before I felt "normal enough" to stand up and walk again. I felt like my body wanted to hyperventilate, but I could control my breathing with some effort. My hands, feet and tongue were tingling and numb. I left the building to get some fresh air, but had to sit down immediately. ![]() Both were triggered by the realisation that I will have to live with various issues for the rest of my life, and that things will only get worse in the future (like hypothyroidism, that will hit me in a few years).īoth times, I was sitting on a chair, when I started feeling dizzy and weak. No matter what I do, I am dead tired all day long.Įarlier this year, I experienced two episodes that I would describe as something between cataplexy and a panic attack. My #1 challenge in life is chronic fatigue. I am in my 40ties and was diagnosed with depression 8 years ago.
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