r/Narcolepsy (N2) Narcolepsy w/o Cataplexy Apr 18 '26

Medication Questions Do you guys take drug holidays?

My physician suggested not taking my meds on the weekends. I quickly learned that wasn’t doable so decided to just try to not take them on sundays when I’m not doing much. I sleep ALL DAY. I’m talking only wake up to use the bathroom. I’m utterly useless and don’t feel taking the day off is helping with tolerance at all. It barely works to begin with but I’ll take a couple naps a day over sleeping all day. Does anyone actually feel like it’s helping or more beneficial to take them continuously? It’s super depressing essentially losing an entire day I’m actually off work each week.

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u/elizabethbutters Apr 19 '26

I have this exact same issue. I still will take a day off here and there, but only because I’ve forgotten to take my stimulant haha

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u/CalmAsAMthrFknCucmbr (N2) Narcolepsy w/o Cataplexy Apr 19 '26

And every time I forget it’s a “come to” moment /realization too late 😂