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Welcome @toryinhampton, I know it can sometimes be a problem talking with your doctor if you are uncomfortable about the topic. The Sleep Foundation has some information you might find helpful for starting the conversation with your doctor.

"In addition to your sleep diary, tell your doctor what strategies, if any, you've tried to relieve your sleep issues and what effect they've had. Write down any medications you are currently taking for any health conditions. Finally, make a list of the questions you want to ask your doctor about your sleep."
--- How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Sleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-studies/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-sleep.

@timbrownfl, started another discussion here that you might find helpful:
--- Xywav Narcolepsy/Hypersomnia Med: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/xywav-narcolepsyhypersomnia-med/.

Do you keep a daily diary or log to track your sleep?

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Thank you so much for your response and resources. I've never kept a daily log of my sleeping periods but plan on tracking beginning tonight. I still have a couple of weeks before I meet with my doctor again so maybe with the log it will shed a little light, or at least a glimpse. Some days are much better than others, then there are "triggers" that set me off. It's good to know there is support. Thank you!