Another thread got me thinking... During every standardized test, I fall asleep during the math portion. Even if I'm well rested and the topic is easy. I got a 99 on my ASVAB but was woken up a few times by the proctor (oops). I got an okay score on the verbal section of my PSAT, but slept straight through the math parts. Same situation with my ACT and my GED (which I slept almost all the way through). Looking back, even recently, it is nearly impossible for me to stay awake during algebra and I have no idea why. It's almost like a weird psychophysiologic reaction, but there's no reason for me to react to math. Sooo... I'm starting to wonder if I have narcolepsy. It happens at other times as well, but with math tests I'm definitely going to fall asleep. But usually I'm just down for a few seconds to a couple of minutes and then *BING* I'm wide awake again.
I think you were part of a psychology experiment and as a participant were told to forget everything about the experiment except the conditioned or Pavolvian response. Normally, I cringe when WikiPedia is cited as a source but since the concept is so well known there is little chance of being led astray.
Hey! Joking aside, if you think you have a condition like narcolepsy then you shouldn't be talking to us, you should be talking to your doctor. If it's true then you'll really want to know. I don't want you wandering off the road into your own private Idaho. Get it checked out.
I will talk to my NP about it, but it is so embarrassing! I don't drive right now, but I have gotten sleepy while driving before. There's probably a pretty good chance that I am just that I find math just that boring (something that a therapist suggested to me before).
When driving the same route often enough I have experienced "how did I get here" syndrome. I can never be sure if I was awake with no current memory or if my memory allowed me to navigate while asleep. All I know is if I am drowsy I tend to steer towards the edge of the road but if I experience "how did I get here" syndrome my driving seems perfect. If you suffer from narcolepsy, see a doctor immediately.
Yes, chances are they will prescribe amphetamine or some derivative. How dare you speak ill of the bringer of truth?!
One of the more popular medications for narcolepsy is called Provigil. It is, as you suggested, a type of stimulant medication.
well, I have the reverse condition I fall asleep if the topic is not math On a serious not, do check with a medical expert, it's best not to lose valuable time in standardized test asleep. Every second can impact your score. All the best for all future math tests!
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