Question
WHEN EVER I'M UNDER DIFICULT EMOTIONAL STRAIN I SUDDENLY BECOME VERY TIRED AND SLEEPY I THEN NAP BUT FEEL AS THOUGH I'V BEEN DRUGGED, I THEN COME OUT OF THE NAP FEELING DISORIENTED FEARFUL AND CONFUSED WHAT COULD BE THE CAUSE? PLEASE HELP MY DOCTOR HAS NO ANSWERS. OR AVOIDS ANSERING THE QUESTION ALTOGETHER.
Answer
First of all you need to have basic blood workup to rule out anemia, or thyroid problem or even mono. If all these check out and your sleepiness is still getting worse you might consider going to a sleep center to have your sleep monitored overnight.Your local hospital can refer you to one. also go to sleepnet.com click on disordrs narcolepsy, which is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate times, you dont need to have all the symptoms but just even constantly feeling sleepy all day is enought. feel free to email again karel
