Cataplexy solutions?

Medication Questions

what has helped you guys the most to help deal with cataplexy?

I've been on stimulants before but none of them worked for me... gabapentin has helped me a little bit.

I have catapkexy attacks at ranging 3-7 times a day usually, 1 or 2 attacks on a good day.

I have chronic nightmares as well so often once I wake up from a stressful dream I have about 30 seconds or less of control before I pass out (it's not sleep paralysis might I add). the attacks range from a quick droop and back to being alright , to lasting minutes on end that make it feel incredibly stressful and anxiety inducing. often in the middle of longer episodes I come back super fast , gasp for air and then pass back out.

I really would appreciate ANY solution to helping fix this , wether it be medication or some helpful tips.

Posted Apr 2, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC

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