I have been at my new job about 3 months now and about a month ago my meds stopped working for me for some reason. Long story short I’m narcoleptic, I was diagnosed about 5 years ago but have been managing it just fine with meds until now. I work 10hr shifts with 2 15min breaks and 30min lunch. Since we are trying new medication I’ve been so tired and wore out I need a nap so I take my lunch and then take my 2 15mins and take a nap. Apparently according to my HR this is not allowed but I work for a Chinese company and all the Chinese are allowed to take lunch then a 30min nap so why can’t I do it? My other concern is getting work restrictions for this, since I’m unable to fully wake up in the morning for awhile I don’t feel comfortable driving yet and I have been late to work a lot 😒 I’m afraid of losing my job due to this issue, I’ve never had this issue before so I don’t know how to handle it, I’m a good worker it’s just life hit me hard with this one. I asked HR for accommodations and they gave me a letter but it’s not for the doctor so I had to write a request letter to my doctor and am waiting on that, but what can I do in the meantime to not lose my job? I received a write up on Thursday so I’m worried. I don’t qualify for FMLA since I have to be here for a year and I understand narcolepsy is a protected disability that’s why I’m trying to get the accommodation.