I Feel Sleepy All the Time, and It’s a Medical Condition | Can Ask Meh?
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- We've all felt exhausted, but Jeanne can black out uncontrollably in an unexpected moment. Diagnosed with narcolepsy, a type of sleep disorder, Jeanne experiences sudden sleep attacks that has sometimes left her in embarrassing or dangerous situations.
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"I gave birth your sister and brother, and they are healthy, why you?" the parents just wow
👏👏👏
She was very nice not to retort “then why were you unfair and give birth to me this way?!”
Asians parents be like:
What she said in this video really sounds bad, it's pretty insensitive for others to joke about it, because it really affects her normal life. Glad that she's able to appreciate the small things in life and find a balance between her condition and her own life.
I understand totally because I have obstructive sleep apnea. No matter how much sleep I get,I'm always tired. It affects your daily life! I work but I can't do much because of this condition! I also have PCOS, HIgh blood pressure, and depression too! You can have multiple sleep disorders at the same time! My sisters sometimes say that I need to be tested for narcolepsy too. You only can do so much everyday. You have to pace yourself and set goals to meet before your energy disappears!😓😭
I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy (with cataplexy) when I was 16... it was difficult... I was a student and nobody around me has ever heard of this sleeping disorder. Imagine you are walking on the street and the next moment, some strangers have to tap you awake; you’d wake up to see strangers staring at you, whispering “what is wrong with this girl, is she drunk or on drugs?”
I am 42 now... it wasn’t easy but I managed to scrape through. And it does get better as we age. Trust me.
You may wanna PM me if u need an listening ear. It takes one with Narcolepsy, to understand another. Jiayou!
"But everyone has their own choice to make. Even people without medical conditions want to live a normal life (and not earn big bucks)". Yessss respect yo
I find she’s really brave to talk about her narcolepsy condition. Kudos to her for turning her life around 👏🏻
She's a strong one. Putting perspective abt her condition rrly brings meaning to her life. It's true. Not everyone is ambitious. Nothing wrong with living an ordinary life. I wish you all the best. Find the positive and live your life as you seem fit. Always be grateful bc there's always someone else in worse situation than you.
Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this issue. Hopefully this video enables employers to offer flexible work arrangements.
Also, please don't minimise your own struggles! Cancer and narcolepsy may be different conditions, but that doesn't mean you don't struggle as much as cancer patients do!
Also, it's very hurtful to hear that your parents said "Your siblings came out fine! Why are you like this?" Must be a generational thing...
This is why parents need to openly communicate with their child, diagnose concerns early and educate themselves about possible learning disabilities, like narcolepsy, ADHD or even dyslexia. Remember, not all disabilities are visible.
My last point: I'm so sorry that your ex said such a horrible thing to you. Dragging a relationship because of pity is simply unacceptable. I really hope you are recovering well from your breakup and find someone else who accepts you in your entirety, including your narcolepsy.
I agree that not everyone has to climb the career ladder. It's just a rat race
When I entered the university I thought career ladder was like a life purpose, you know, the ultimate goal... then I finished uni and spent some time to travel. I found out life is so beautiful out there, people are different and what’s the purpose of living this life if you are not happy??? I can somehow understand her situation, I don’t have narcolepsy but I have severe motion sickness, in a world of people racing in expensive cars I love to cycle 🤣🤣🤣🤣 To live your life as you want and make the most out of the lemon that this life gave you are the most important things in life!
she has a easy-going personality, regardless of her condition. And yes, she has spoken the things that probably many struggle, climbing the corporate ladder etc. And she know what she wants. Much better than many who might be still in the ocean.
Jiayou Jeanne, stay positive and pursue your dream job!
Especially in Asian society, if there’s enough awareness that’s indeed medical, people still judge and frown upon. So courageous of her to put herself out
Thank you Jeanne (and OGS!) for putting your story out there and bringing awareness to narcopelsy. You inspire us to show compassion and patience for ourselves, and the courage to live out lives in our own terms, creatively and bravely with what we've got. By living your life bravely, even if you don’t climb any ladder, you are creating an impact. 💜
fainting on mrt is my worst nightmare. all sinkies just stare at their phones and step over my body. nobody call for help argghh
Yeah lol one time my foot fell asleep while I was sitting in the mrt. When I stood up, my foot went sideways and audibly cracked. It hurt like hell. I limped slowly out of the mrt almost in tears and no one helped haha.
@@QuintessentialFlyer734 all busy with their hp
@@QuintessentialFlyer734 omg if am there surely will stand forward to ask and help
I am glad she accepted the interview. At least now some people who knows her would actually understand what happened to her
what the mom said to her, my heart broke
The ex boyfriend is an idiot, he surly have his own insecurities. Told her that nobody going to accept her!? Wow really!? How he knows that nobody going to fully accept her !? Bro if u couldn’t doesn’t mean every one else can’t also.it’s ok to break up with someone, not everyone is everyone type but breaking up like that!? Omg !please do it nicely with respect
It’s a way to make himself feel better for his small heart 😡
She doesn't looks sleepy after talking for so long? That's a good sign.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It can’t be easy to live with this condition but I really love Jeanne’s attitude. Beautiful personality too.
Thank you for being a frontliner.
Jeanne, really admire your courage to share so openly and frankly. Hugs to you ❤️❤️❤️
I once went to a GP about my daytime sleepiness issue when I was a teen.. GP just told me to get enough sleep. I never know what's the real cause and I hope awareness is better now, be it a genuine medical condition or not, as long as it has happened , it's a fact not to be dismissed off until proper evaluation is done, regardless how young the patient is.
I admire her strength and open mindedness. Even though some were not sensitive to her needs she readily chose to forgive their mistakes. Stay strong 💪
awesome!!!!! everybody is unique in their own way!!! I hope she is doing alright
Takes a strong soul to be able to live with narcolepsy with such conservative parents and be able to look at it from a positive POV. I remember studying about narcolepsy in my intro to psychology class and felt so bad for the people who suffer from it. I imagine how much it would impact one’s quality of life. In some countries, you’re not even allowed to drive because you could fall asleep without any warning. Correct me if I’m wrong, I don’t think there’s a cure to narcolepsy yet. You’re a strong soul, Jeanne, and I wish you the very best life could offer you. I also hope the society in general has more awareness of this condition.
Honestly, i only aware about sleep disorder only when Ive read a a book where the MC have narcolepsy. Its really surprising me how many things out there Ive never aware their existence.
Only a few month back then, I aware about a disease which causing the body smell fishy. Forgot the name. Another one called tourette's syndrome. That's one really surprise me.
Its mind blowing things that I though normal, or maybe a little bit excessive normal is actually a disease/disorder.
I have excessive daytime sleepiness as well. But for my case, it is caused by sleep apnea. I would wake up in the middle of night gasping and went back to sleep and forget all about it. Kinda scary actually lol
I hope you have sought medical help? It can be very dangerous. Jiayou.
her positiveness is very very encouraging and worth learning from! she should bring brightness to wherever she goes as she is so bubbly and cheerful!
I’ve seen a documentary about this medical condition. The brain kind of just shut down like pass out like that.
For those who doesn’t have this condition can at least control not to fall asleep.
Thank you for sharing your story! I read about this condition from my absolute favourite childhood book series, Mysterious Benedict Society. You're amazing
That’s so hard especially when you are driving or even walking you blank out! Can really hurt yourself
I believe, every health condition boiles down to nutrition, that is what we eat and how much. Try to investigate into your diet and make positive determined changes slowly. I'm sure you'll see good times ahead.. God is with you, just let him show u the path.. Bless you peaceful n healthy life.
😭😭😭😭😭😭 I felt so sad watching this... I’m so sorry the people around you weren’t as supportive as they could have been :-(( hope you feel better and better about yourself now Jeanette! you are amazing! thank you for being so brave, sharing your experience
Felt dull, boring, weather condition, stress all could lead to sleepiness. Trained ourself to stay alert, positive thinking
Thank you for having the courage to share your experience.
I know someone who might be suffering from the same condition as you but it never occurred to us that it might be a medical issue.
You took the step in raising awareness, and I am deeply appreciative of that. May you stay strong and live out the life you want to live!
Thanks for sharing..proud of this lady..i also sleep alot struggling to manage it.ur not alone ok!Hope u get over this condition.. its okay i believe God made u in such way for a better reason can see ur resilent..so bubbly😃
you are sooo compassionate & strong, go pursue ur dreams!!!!!
So much respect for your positivity and strength! ❤️ keep going gurl
加油 Jeanne! Live your dreams and be happy!
Thank you, Jeanne for courage to share this. Great to see how you have coped with it. BTW, I first came across this from a story book The Mysterious Benedict Society. 🙂
omg me too!!
Keep up the positivity; don’t worry about what other people think of you!
*People without the illness watching this right now:* I tHiNk i AlSo hAve
True love will accept the whole of you. 💪🏼
And even if one wins the rat race, one is still a rat.
Sometimes we are just living our lives trying not to get effected by anyone. But you know, what matters to you most are the those things which you truely believe in, what others throught of it, at the end of the end does not really matters.
Thanks so much for sharing a part of you, stay strong
Same. I have narcelopsy together with cataplexy. Thats worst. Im still ALIVE... no one will understand you. They think you are lazy.
Thats one time when i passes out for few seconds while paying toll and i was driving. It can get worst.. my advise to you .. just cut carbo max. Is kinda helpful for temporary
Some people look normal but deep down they either have mental issues or suffering from health problems.
Thanks for sharing Jeanne 😊 and totally agree- There’s nothing wrong at all for not being ambitious in terms of your career! Wanting to live simply and happily is a life ambition in itself. Jiayou ok 🥰🥰
I sleep in daytime too, you are not alone. Stay positive.
I have it too... I feel u totally!
Just continue to live your happy normal life! You are positive and it is so good! 👍🏻👍🏻 Good Luck in the future and hopefully your condition will have some improvement! May love be with you always! Jiayou! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I have hypersomnia and I can relate up to some point with her. I used to sleep all day during my secondary school days and that affected my studies a lot. I even slept in the middle of my N level papers. Despite the teachers waking me up every time they walk past, in another 3 minutes, I'll just fall asleep again. To the point that I can sleep in a sitting position, holding a pen in my hand so during lessons teacher won't realize I'm actually sleeping. It would get so bad that I can even fall asleep while standing in the MRT. Normal people take about 14 minutes to fall asleep while I've spent just 20 seconds falling into sleep. Entering the working society made me realize I need a team of people that would understand my situation and not judge me. I've had close calls in my previous jobs because I couldn't focus while being sleepy. For hypersomnia, we just have to sleep it off. My current job allows me to take short naps thru out the day whenever I need it, sometimes a 5 minute is all I need, and there are also days that I slept my entire lunch hour away despite having a full 7-8 hours sleep the previous night. On long weekends I can sleep up to 14 hours and still feel sleepy for the entire day, needing naps. Whenever I take buses or trains, even if it's just one single stop, I can fall asleep. It affects me up to a certain point but I'm still living okay while having an ordinary life. Though I can't possibly chase my dreams or pursue further studies because I simply cannot focus. I just wish more people would know about hypersomnia/narcolepsy and would look out for each other when you come across one.
Don't worry! Sure you will find a boy that accept the whole you and love you with his whole heart because you deserved it
After watching this, I made self-reflection and wondered if I have been suffering from the Narcolepsy.
I always feel sleepy and drowsy since I was a Kid, especially in daytime and there was not a single day which I didn't doze off in the class room.
When at work, there is also not a single day when I don't doze off.
I can't make myself awake and sometimes, I just doze off without realizing it.
I am now 42 years old already and I will definitely do research about this and get treatment if required.
"Is it hard for you to pursue your dreams?" made me lol sorry.. hehe
Cutest laugh I've ever heard.
Keep it up , Preserve , All the Very Best & GOD Bless U Always .
I used to have problems sleeping at night and could only sleep when the lectures started 🤔
Thanks for sharing. Stay strong
good story good motivation :)
Jia you! Stay cute and positive.
Jeanne, jiayou! :)
Jiayou!! You're beautiful and wise
Jiayou! You are awesome!
Wow so many people claiming to be better than doctors in the comments 😂 If you’re reading this, don’t bother about them! Stay strong, and there’s really nothing bad about working a more “normal” job. Although, I don’t see why there’s a need to compromise for a “normal” job. E.g. If you’re interested in healthcare, it’s still possible to get a desk job at a pharmaceutical company. Nonetheless, as long as you’re happy with where you are it’s fine :)
I bless her
I understand her problem bcus l always fell asleep while reading the paper and also the phone fall down when I suddenly nod off.Sometime I drank a lot of coffee to keep awake.
don't worry i also feel sleepy all the time.
Thank you for staying strong!!! You are amazing!
Driving will be tough!
I would think her medical condition doesn’t allow her to drive.
I've a skin condition called Psoriasis as well and I've been asked really stupid questions as well I get what she means when people ask rlly stupid questions 🌚😂
My uncle has this disease , he got so many accidents such as an motorcycle accident because of this disease. Anyway he is skinny. He can't have normal job. Poor him.
You’re strong and brave sleeping beauty!
what's the difference between narcolepsy and hypersomnia? Because I am sleepy all day long n I have fought this my entire life. It really sucks. but it seems like once the sun goes down I'm like a different person. I really don't understand it.
Jeanne, jia you!
I gt insomnia n dun zzz well .
Now my insomnia is looks like joke 😐😐
Damn.. I always don't get enuf slp.. max at 6hrs.. sometimes even just 4..
In Malaysia i wonder whether we developed, progressive or are we deluding ourselves?
I think I have this too lol
Disclaimer : Nothing related to video. Just wanna rant.. Because you mentioned "i see some people without my condition also want to just live a normal life " i feel theres a slight sense of sugarcoating that makes yourself feel better. Which is justified. "Normal" people has more pressure because they cant rely on anything or excuse.
People who don't have such conditions are being more pressured to succeed compared to those who have special conditions. Its as if "normal" people's problems are less significant. I do want to succeed but its the risk you have to take. Sorry not sorry, i guess these people who have these conditions can easily fall back and say "oh.. I have this condition so its ok and justified" ...Let me tell you a scenario where i have colleagues that are married with kids thinks its justified that single colleagues are supposed to work harder and OT more because you don't have a family. Oh, i guess parents that you have to support is not a responsibility. The irony is that person is 5 years my senior and lacks the knowledge in the industry and has to ask me every 10 minutes. For gawd sake, grow up... You suppose to know this stuff. And im not carrying this workload just because you think being a mom makes you think you get less workload. I have my own life too. Of course, the whole department knows and treats her like a dumbo. Lesson is dont judge others and i don't really care if you have kids or not but if you expect others to sort your task and crap. Just because you feel validated to do so just because you're a mom. Best you find your way out. Tbh, from what i see, dont take advantage of your situation. I guess its only sympathy when its convenient to you.
Btw, this comment is not somewhat related to you. I cant judge a man unless i walk in his/her shoes. Just a total rant because of work 🤦♀... Some colleagues think they can get cut the slack just because they have kids. Well, good for you. The doors out there for u to leave....
Anyways, stay safe and take care 😅😍😘 Sorry for the absolute mess of the ranttt..
Also, its great that Singaporeans have awareness on this stuff. Meanwhile, Malaysian is busy on the racist bias politics.... Its not islam fault is the malays mindset that is power hungry... And whenever they make a mistake ..they think everything can be di"halalkan" for fck sake, is 2022, where the racial equality ....🤷♀🤦♀🌝
First time l heard of this condition.
i also feel sleepy all the time
jiayous 💕
i think its not only you, some people with mental-health issue are also sleepy. Like me, I think Ive been dealing with my depression from late 2018 until now. I can sleep at 2am and wake at 12pm.
Mental Health disorders can affect the circadian rhythm which causes problems with sleeping. This disorder mentioned that Jeanne suffers with, Narcolepsy, is to do with the brain neurons malfunctioning. I get where you're coming from but different causes for different circumstances.
Cannot drive then?
Reminds me of Homer Simpson
I M JUST CURIOUS IN THE NIGHT WHEN I SLEEP I GET RELFEX IS THAT NORMAL DO PPL HAVE IT
Reminds of Badawi
You that number is extremely important for us so we spent another 50 pounds
I think we share the same issue with sleeping. After one page 📖 I feel sleepy 😴. I am already in bed 🛏 now. Goodnight 😴😴😴😴😴😴⛅
Had this condition when I was in secondary school. Treated it with dota after school.
Chill ya
Just go to sleep :)
Has she tried traditional Chinese medicine?
ive just fallen asleep while watching this video
im afraid i might have the same medical condition
stop hawkers food. eat less. walk more. doctors can't cure.
Like that how to work
I thought asians are sleepy all the time
move to America or work night shift may solve the problem.
how moving to america will solve her problem. also she doesnt feel sleepy only at day or night
Hahahahaha because she will maintain a +8 gmt timezone?
Like that, how to find a boyfriend herself.
Don’t be so rude.
@@shahvei I am saying the fact.
Wah no la I think love goes beyond looking at someone being "dysfunctional" if her heart is there then that's something to love
@@expressI0N5 like that no sex life. Ai yo
Why u so concerned lolol