I have narcolepsy and this video has been so helpful. When I tell people I have a sleeping disorder that makes me spontaneously fall asleep they look skeptical; rather than boring them with a definition that could be illegitimate, I send them to this video. It's funny, informative, and legitimizes the issue, so thank you.
I have narcolepsy and I love this video. Not many people know what narcolepsy is, so when I tell people I have it I tell them to watch this--it's a mix of information and humor, and it doesn't bore people. It makes us feel sad and wanting to laugh, much like the disease. Thanks for posting
most likely the dog was still awake when the attacks happen. its cataplexy part of the illness i think. excitement triggers it. laughing does in most humans with the illness. i deal with the same issues. im fully awake when i fall but i just cant move or talk to say different. so most will think im knocked out :P
tallladyjay It is very disruptive and intrusive, but luckily like the video said, it isn't particularly painful or unpleasent. So while he needs some extra help and someone to make sure he doesn't fell or something, at least it doesn't inherently cause him any discomfort.
i would cry every time and every day if it was my little puppy. I feel so bad for him and his mommy ... look how sad she is when the dog can't make it up onto the sofa... People can suffer from that too... don't think any of those how think it is soooo funny would still be laughing if it was them falling asleep where ever they stand or walk ...
He wasn't sleeping. This report is confusing narcolepsy and cataplexy. This dog's symptoms are cataplexy triggered by emotions. It's like sleep paralysis while ones awake.
I just watched about 4 videos of narcoleptic people and this is the only one that made me cry , i don't know why i'm more sympathetic towards pets than i am humans
Pixel Master35* ummmmm. They do, depending on the person and what sets off their cataplexy, like if a fire alarm went off they may become scared and the excitement would cause them to lose control of some muscles. For some it’s mild and is the face, for others it’s more extreme and results in total muscle control loss in their legs or whole body.
Most of the time in this video the dog doesn't struggle with tiredness, but he is happy, which triggers a cataplexy... However, people (and dogs) are fully awake during a cataplexy... Just in a few cases a very long lasting cataplexy can eventually lead to someone becoming tired... Mixing up tiredness and cataplexy is a common misconception about narcolepsy...
This is EXACTLY what I was going to comment. The excitement this dog feels causes cataplexy as any strong emotions do. There are so many videos on the news and RU-vid misinforming people. There are people without cataplexy with Narcolepsy. I can handle sleep attacks and falling asleep randomly. I do not like laughing with my children and keeling over. If you notice that dogs eyes are open. Not sleeping.
Gloria Jean Yeah I know right! I am actually someone without cataplexy, though I might now be showing symptoms,,, But yeah i honestly wish there wasn't so much misinformation about narcolepsy! I try finding out more about it but its so hard at times because of stuff like this!
Ame Exactly! I'm sorry you are beginning to have signs of cataplexy, I did not recognize it when I first had the signs - I put it down to clumsiness! I sure know differently now. Searching forums with other people with N+C has helped me learn. I wish you the best!
This dog is so cute. I know, it's sad that every minute of his life is like this, but every time he falls asleep I want to pick him up, and cuddle him until he wakes up.
he is experiencing cataplexy. a symtpom of narcolepsy. he is not actually asleep in most of of the attacks. cataplexy is the sudden temporary loss of muscle tone while remaining conscious usually triggered by emotion
Well no. There's a girl who has narcolepsy and she has her own house and a boyfriend who cares dearly for her. She had to drop out of college though because she couldn't take her online courses but I believe she's doing fine now.
Well, actually I am working and doing well, but I'm seriously concerned about my career. Climbing up the ladder means more and more meetings. However, falling asleep in a meeting is anything but helpful. Especially not if it happens very often. And I'm losing quite some time due to sleep. I probably need 10h per day, which is ca. 2h more than others - every fucking day. That's a lot of lost time... Also I would never be allowed to fly a plane. Has nothing to do with my job, but it's sad anyways...
He’s so cute. I can see how much you love him. I just fell in love with him. I can actually feel your love for him. It’s actually bringing tears to my eyes because it reminds me of how much I loved my cat that passed away. Actually I have to leave this page because it’s making me start to cry because it’s been many years since this video was made. I know he’s not with you anymore. I know you miss him so much and how hard it was for you to say goodbye.
When Skeeter hits his face on the floor and I hear the noise I just want to kiss him! He looks so soft and cuddly. What a cute dog. I feel sorry for him but at least he has a loving family.
poor little thing!in the beginning you start to smile but then you see him fighting so hard that it breaks your heart!i hope they find a cure for this!
In the year 2017, Skeeter gave birth to a single puppy, who too had a condition triggered by excitement. He would grow in size, become stronger, faster, angrier filled with rage, and turning green... he was... HULK-DOG.
Poor dog... he even looks out of his eyes like he's saying 'help me'... I hope they figure out something to help him, and possibly people with the same issue.
That dog has a loving family. He isn't sad. If he were, he wouldn't get excited anymore. He's a VERY happy dog, or else he wouldn't get so excited and fall asleep. And the doctor did say he is normal.
Our dog would do that when she got excited. She was diagnosed with a faulty heart valve. It got worse as time went on to the point she couldn't even climb the stairs without passing out. We had to put her to sleep. Very sad.
I love how they’re framing it as “doggy narcolepsy” and dog this dog that, but that’s a pretty paralleled look at human narcolepsy. It’s just narcolepsy.
I love how you feel for him the entire time, and they they say: "Hes being treated" so you are like yay hes gonna be ok. But NOPE the treatments didnt work. And then to top it all off they end it with "hey remember how sad it was in the video you just watched? Well, it got WORSE."
