narcolepsy? hmm?? Do you get the cataplexy in which you have sleep attacks during strong emotion?
About 40 minutes is my limit for driving without momentary sleep moments. maybe not so weird though? More than that and I have to pull off the road to rest my eyes (I do not have the ability to nap no matter how tired I am >_<).
I ran a solid red light in December at 2:30am and broke my pelvis in 5 places 
. (other driver physically fine, but had some emotional consequences ). absolutely hellish experience. I just spaced out and didn’t notice that it was red. no alcohol (of course) no cell phone. no changing the radio. . no eating. nothing… I have trouble driving at night and without traffic on the road because it is harder for me to focus. I got into a similar zone out accident 10 years ago. totaled my mom’s car, but no physical harm. I’ve had numerous close calls on the early morning drive to work (just cannot wake up) and on long highway drives.
I need a sleep study!! I’m going to ask my doc about it when I see her next month!!! (although, I’m pretty sure I do not have narcolepsy). I’ve accepted that my body is physically unable to sleep without ambien for 4 years (ie sleep in 15min intervals) (and not due to anxiety).. before that, lifetime of insomnia (mostly the takes 1-3 hours to fall asleep type with a few brief awakenings type). maybe there is another reason? and I should find an answer? My mom has similar sleeping issues (except a much less severe wind down for bed will power problem).
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