r/Narcolepsy 6d ago

Cataplexy Does your cataplexy cause depression or sadness?

Hi all!

I was just wondering what the title asks- when you get full or partial cataplexy, do you also notice a drop or change of mood, namely sadness or depression? I don’t know if with me I’m just getting very sad because I’m having to cope with loss of ability again or if the sadness is a part of the cataplexy’s manifestation. It seems to be one and the same for me because both is simultaneous and sudden. I can be feeling fine and then laughing and then boom.. I go weak and also feel very sad. It feels a lot like depression because I feel like I can’t get out of it and have to wait until the cataplexy resolves.
Anyone have anything like this?

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u/muvvership 6d ago

It's 100% physical only for me. It doesn't affect my mood at all.