What Is Cataplexy For You? How Correct Is The Definition We've Been Given?
By definition, cataplexy is "a medical condition in which strong emotion or laughter causes a person to suffer sudden physical collapse though remaining conscious" but as we all know, there's so much more to it. So what is cataplexy for you?
My cataplexy seems to predominately be in my hands. I’ll be holding something, like a cup, and out of nowhere just drop it. It’s like my grip strength just gives out on me randomly but especially when I’m stressed, laughing, etc. Also my knees tend to buckle semi-often.
Without digging up old paper work..??... Not sure what diagnosis I was given?? Did they classify the two different types in the late 1990's?? Maybe I slept through that part of discussion?? Lol
For me, when I get extremely angry my throat stops working… I can’t speak or get words out. When I get scared, I freeze and fall. When I’m incredibly over stressed my knees will give out or my hands will drop whatever I’m holding.
Very possible!
Ok not sure if this is cataplexy, i tend to "freeze" completely stop moving and I get locked into a trance-like stare. Generally last for less than a minute, then I break out of it and resume whatever it is that I'm doing. I'm guessing it's cataplexy?.?
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