Anyone just not take any meds, knowing you have narcolepsy? I have struggled with narcolepsy since I was in 6th grade and got diagnosed before college, did the meds thing, got degree, but now I live life without any meds and you start noticing a lot of things. I have NT1.

Hypothesis:

1. This is probably case by case basis, but I think stress is the main cause for night terrors. I used to get them every night in high school/college, even treated with some meds, but now I live a low stress life and don't take any meds. I am super lucky as I have a flexible job, work part-time, remote, and have a great supporting husband. We are not rich but the low-stress, quiet life is very nice and really my ideal setting.
2. Slower cognition in everything. Slower ability to think, concentrate, process information, basically living the lazy life. This was evident when I tried to hold intelligent conversations, but could not answer right away. Even when I was knowledgeable in the subject. Even at my job (I'd usually find an excuse to postpone answers to the next meeting). It has been quite frustrating. I tend to need someone to speak for me. This part is what I struggle with the most currently. When I tell people I have short-term memory, they tell me I should just try harder. I can never claim I know something 100% anymore from memory because I can't trust it.
3. Less motivation to do anything. I still get stuff done when it needs to be done, but causes extreme fatigue quickly. Doing a day of laundry = sleep for a long time.
4. Less stress, no meds (also not extremely severe narcolepsy prob just around low-medium tier) = an inconsistent sleep schedule, but feels good with no night terrors, side effects of medicine and free from stress factors and worries (until I have kids....). I feel like I am living the best time of my life. Also no driving unless nap first or I know it is safe for sure (I can recognize the signs for myself specifically)

So for those struggling....conclusion....try to reduce stress if you can. I gave up my career in order to live a lower stress life. I still make some money, but ahhhhhhhh life can't get bettterrrrrrr.....except getting rich hahaahahaha...good luck my friends.