Q I'm so anxious that I'll collapse during a cataplexy attack. How can I prevent falls?
A Cataplexy often has brief warning signs (legs giving way, blurred vision), so you can sit down or lean on something in advance. At home, padding sharp corners and installing grab bars in slippery places such as the bathroom reduces the risk of falls.
Detailed Answer
Cataplexy often involves only a loss of muscle strength without complete loss of consciousness, so quickly sitting down or bracing against a wall the moment you feel the warning signs can prevent injury. At home, corner protectors on sharp furniture edges, grab bars on bathrooms and stairs, and non-slip mats provide practical help. Letting those around you know about your narcolepsy lets you get immediate help during a sudden attack.
Oriental Medicine Clinic Perspective
We combine Oriental medicine treatment that reduces the frequency of cataplexy with fall-prevention measures in the living environment. Using prescriptions that stabilize liver qi and heart qi to make you less swayed by emotional stimuli raises the attack threshold and widens the safe range of daily life.
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