The Un-Ending Struggle: I Can't Stop Sleeping | Living Differently

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2018
  • Belle Hutt is 23, and suffers from severe narcolepsy. It’s a condition that causes her to fall asleep up to 15 times a day, as well as producing hallucinations. She now lives in Amsterdam with her boyfriend Maikel, and works as a personal trainer. Here, Belle talks about the origins of her narcolepsy, how other people have reacted to her condition, and how she’s adapted her life to accommodate it.
    I Can’t Stop Falling Asleep
    Producer: Danny Baggott, Ruby Coote
    Editor: Marcus Cooper
    Director: Marcus Cooper
    Series Producer: Charley Sutton
    Executive Producer: Alex Morris
    Head of Production: Adam Mudditt
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  • @purposeseven_7
    @purposeseven_7 Před 5 lety +26387

    *She is dying to be awake and some are dying to have a proper sleep 😴* .

    • @sunrises8760
      @sunrises8760 Před 5 lety +477

      Deepak Kumar her case isn’t “proper sleep”

    • @zizilohe718
      @zizilohe718 Před 5 lety +49

      Makes sense

    • @netro4680
      @netro4680 Před 5 lety +264

      While others dying to die

    • @tatzecom
      @tatzecom Před 5 lety +129

      @@netro4680 who hurt you?

    • @tatzecom
      @tatzecom Před 5 lety +87

      Well mate, if you stay up for almost 40hrs and are expected to function like a normal human being, you know, not falling asleep, paying attention and what not, I guess you cant help but die or kill for a proper nights rest. I remember one time i stayed awake for almost 70hrs. I drank so much coffee, so much Monster and ate like 25 cafeine pills a day just to not fall asleep. I needed to because i had a shitton of work to do that i fell behind, my finals were coming closer and I had an interview for an entry position.
      The two most tortorous things are listenin to the most boring math lecture you can imagine and driving. Honestly, never been so scared to get in me car in me whole life, because sometimes you wouldnt fall asleep driving, just "waking up". You dont quite recognize your surroundings and stuff, like youve just been put into that situation where youre going 60mph down the road.
      That said, I would die for a proper nights rest but I am also willing to die. its a win-win situation.

  • @_.xgrace
    @_.xgrace Před 4 lety +5754

    I can’t believe a teacher threw a pen at her.. The disrespect...

    • @olayanalemon3116
      @olayanalemon3116 Před 4 lety +164

      That's pretty much sums up my relationship with my teacher in my school days.

    • @crystie999
      @crystie999 Před 4 lety +135

      maybe he teacher doesn't know she have narcolepsy

    • @HarishKumar-ef4gr
      @HarishKumar-ef4gr Před 4 lety +163

      Hey in India, they throw books, chalks or anything, I mean *Anything*

    • @mayacutesy4038
      @mayacutesy4038 Před 4 lety +25

      Harish Kumar Also in Pakistan

    • @guineapigdance3338
      @guineapigdance3338 Před 4 lety +52

      Somewhere inthe Philippines you can't avoid the things being thrown to you because the teacher can predict your move and he is good at aiming....

  • @livinlife1057
    @livinlife1057 Před 3 lety +4263

    She’s so pretty-.. And I don’t mean this in a bad way whatsoever, but she’s like the real life sleeping beauty.

    • @skylerdean2398
      @skylerdean2398 Před 3 lety +171

      Omg i thought the same thing.. and her boyfriend looks like a handsome prince

    • @skylerdean2398
      @skylerdean2398 Před 3 lety +75

      @Ttv Relax aww dont feel insecure .. i think youre beautiful too

    • @Pesso121
      @Pesso121 Před 3 lety +2

      Indeed.

    • @cillamoke
      @cillamoke Před 3 lety +3

      That's so true

    • @Ana_16350
      @Ana_16350 Před 3 lety +4

      Frank Lampard lmao

  • @danielforster4285
    @danielforster4285 Před 3 lety +1459

    Did anyone else almost start crying seeing how much her boyfriend loves her? That is so beautiful.

  • @Chamojcs
    @Chamojcs Před 5 lety +3575

    Imagine being in an argument with her and then she just falls asleep

    • @honey_wink
      @honey_wink Před 5 lety +242

      Gr0aZyPlayz she be like
      “Well remember that last time you.... said.....”
      Then just passed out
      (Bless her heart though I hope she fights through this I love her story and hope she stays strong)

    • @Marieparawho
      @Marieparawho Před 5 lety +12

      Lol!!

    • @jayjohnson2079
      @jayjohnson2079 Před 5 lety +61

      It can actually be triggered by strong emotion so its possible lol

    • @ahmadqais4831
      @ahmadqais4831 Před 5 lety +1

      Funny

    • @ahmadqais4831
      @ahmadqais4831 Před 5 lety +1

      @@Chamojcs so so true your so funny

  • @ava-jq4uq
    @ava-jq4uq Před 5 lety +4785

    nobody gonna talk about how beautiful she is?

    • @kevoso5660
      @kevoso5660 Před 4 lety +112

      Tf man litterally the whole chat is talking about it

    • @ava-jq4uq
      @ava-jq4uq Před 4 lety +10

      xXx_KeVoRk_xXx not rly but ok

    • @kevoso5660
      @kevoso5660 Před 4 lety +32

      @@ava-jq4uq go check

    • @ava-jq4uq
      @ava-jq4uq Před 4 lety +5

      xXx_KeVoRk_xXx there’s like one other comment?? Lmao

    • @kevoso5660
      @kevoso5660 Před 4 lety +45

      @@ava-jq4uq bro are your eyes in your ass?? I see more than 10

  • @katelyn888
    @katelyn888 Před 3 lety +186

    Her boyfriend is the type of guy a parent would thank God for, he truly care for her

  • @user-wz2fu4rx9s
    @user-wz2fu4rx9s Před 3 lety +388

    Her boyfriend seems like such a great guy, he deals with her disorder so well

  • @reipixel9654
    @reipixel9654 Před 4 lety +7950

    She looks so relieved and relaxed when she’s sleeping on her boyfriend’s shoulder and it was just so sweet

    • @zajagter2888
      @zajagter2888 Před 4 lety +107

      Q Q that is what a real relationship looks like

    • @christinemanuelsson9580
      @christinemanuelsson9580 Před 4 lety +162

      @@QQ-og3ui your attitude looks boring as hell. Guess we can't have everything 🤷

    • @gs-nq6mw
      @gs-nq6mw Před 4 lety +11

      He can cheat her freely while she's sleeping

    • @poonamtrripathi9883
      @poonamtrripathi9883 Před 4 lety +7

      @@christinemanuelsson9580 ur right!!

    • @Samuel-lg6po
      @Samuel-lg6po Před 4 lety +103

      @@gs-nq6mw people can cheat on you even if you are not sleeping

  • @misslovatic4ever
    @misslovatic4ever Před 4 lety +2442

    "the boy who dies if he falls asleep"
    And now
    "i can't stop falling asleep"
    Why yt recommended me these

    • @ember9056
      @ember9056 Před 4 lety +17

      I got both of these recommend to!!!

    • @tealckree1240
      @tealckree1240 Před 4 lety +3

      Why it is that in every people there is always a muppet who have to complain about why youtube recommended these videos to them. Thats how u discover new contents smh

    • @keyalex9250
      @keyalex9250 Před 4 lety +6

      @@tealckree1240 Why it is that in every people there is always a bord muppet who cant realate and feels the need to let us know, i'd never know.

    • @ItsAlejandraTTD
      @ItsAlejandraTTD Před 4 lety +3

      to remind you to be grateful for having neither of these problems

    • @rednk9106
      @rednk9106 Před 4 lety +1

      They want you to be scared, making you stay awake >:)

  • @ertfgghhhh
    @ertfgghhhh Před 3 lety +954

    I have this disorder. People thought i was over opiate medicated. She is blessed to have him. I have no social life because of my illnesses. I rarely get invited out......

    • @madilovezyooh
      @madilovezyooh Před 3 lety +65

      Awe I’m so sorry! I have Narcolepsy as well & I can relate. We can be friends 😭

    • @ertfgghhhh
      @ertfgghhhh Před 3 lety +6

      @Claude Salvatore plz do

    • @unkwon4497
      @unkwon4497 Před 3 lety +13

      Hey I'd like to be your friend....😚❤️

    • @ameliaterry1240
      @ameliaterry1240 Před 3 lety +5

      @@madilovezyooh me too!!

    • @ameliaterry1240
      @ameliaterry1240 Před 3 lety +6

      Welcome to the club. I used to go to raves with my girls, and I could go out and have fun, now i have no social life either. My boyfriend is an introvert but we enjoy our small circle of friends. Wish I could still have a social life tho. Freaking sucks.

  • @heartroll8719
    @heartroll8719 Před 3 lety +759

    Her boyfriend is so caring! People dumping her because of a condition she can’t control. I’d be pissed if someone broke up with me because of my epilepsy, migraines or learning disability.

    • @sairen5121
      @sairen5121 Před 3 lety +109

      To be fair your conditions don't entitle people to sacrifice themselves be with you.

    • @haley210
      @haley210 Před 3 lety +5

      You have epilepsy and migraines too?
      I do.
      Do you mind me asking, what does it do to you?
      You can dm me if you can.
      After years of testing, I was recently diagnosed and I just want to learn more.
      I would love it, thank you.

    • @heartroll8719
      @heartroll8719 Před 3 lety +1

      @@haley210 sure. How do you DM btw?

    • @haley210
      @haley210 Před 3 lety +1

      @@heartroll8719 I have no idea.
      Do you have an email address?

    • @carbonfibercarpet4655
      @carbonfibercarpet4655 Před 3 lety +18

      Guaranteed you would break up with a man who needed this much accommodation for an illness.

  • @alwinkamil
    @alwinkamil Před 5 lety +4414

    her name is belle (beauty in french) and she can't stop falling asleep. wow the REAL sleeping beauty. SHE IS A PRINCESS!!!!

  • @highr8764
    @highr8764 Před 5 lety +4774

    *the perfect couple doesn't exi-*

    • @ToriC524
      @ToriC524 Před 5 lety +39

      *-st*
      Oh ok nvm

    • @r.i.pyoutube6881
      @r.i.pyoutube6881 Před 5 lety

      Sandwish carry on

    • @fourthreetwo_8378
      @fourthreetwo_8378 Před 5 lety +1

      YOU NEED SOME *COFFEEE*

    • @randyhernandez1063
      @randyhernandez1063 Před 5 lety +7

      It's only perfect if you allow it to be perfect and get on that person's page. Don't be one-sided, be open-minded. They are a perfect couple whether your opinion differs or not. It is what it is.

    • @randomdieperink3991
      @randomdieperink3991 Před 5 lety +2

      exit as soon as one has a disability

  • @dmb555
    @dmb555 Před 3 lety +110

    They are one of the cutest couples I've ever seen. He's so protective of her. Beautiful thing to see

  • @utopianfurbiscuit
    @utopianfurbiscuit Před 3 lety +106

    She’s hands down one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen.. absolutely drop dead gorgeous

  • @paradisiak
    @paradisiak Před 5 lety +4478

    Those teachers, WOW! You’re supposed to a mentor, not a bully

    • @dico9542
      @dico9542 Před 5 lety +117

      Perhaps telling the office and the teachers that she had a rare desease would've been a good idea. In the case that she did and they still tormented her in that way then yea, I agree.

    • @YTReturnz
      @YTReturnz Před 5 lety +6

      Emily Swan Definitely 100% of my school teachers.

    • @imaginationlord
      @imaginationlord Před 5 lety +42

      @@dico9542 I think this was before she was diagnosed, but they didn't believe that anything could be wrong with her.

    • @heart127
      @heart127 Před 5 lety +11

      The thing is though...most teachers are not skilled in the art of psychology so they don’t know many of the mental disorders! What this girl is suffering is something I struggled with in my high school as well! Of course I just thought that it was though the teacher that was making me fall asleep! But it was the lack of iron due to having unknowingly having crohns! I say unknowingly cuz I never knew when I and if I had crohns at that time but I had lost a lot of weight! I weighed 72 pounds at that time and I needed to to be at least 115....i just never knew that I was falling asleep due that! Long story short, even the teacher loved me he told me it was rude of me to sleep in the class! After that I actually did try to stay up but my health wouldn’t corporate! Plus the freaken classroom would be freezing cold! And the bigger laugh was that I wasn’t the only one falling asleep! Many people in his class fell asleep!

    • @nurulshahidanawawi7872
      @nurulshahidanawawi7872 Před 5 lety +3

      @@dico9542 that could make it worse sometime. I have a lecturer that said people that got mental illness does not deserves to get education. Its just the people's attitude nowadays actually,they just dont care about others especially if you have some illness like this.

  • @zohasamdani
    @zohasamdani Před 4 lety +4543

    Her boyfriend is such a keeper. Those other guys were just jerks, he's a real man. He's attractive and caring and considerate. She deserves it ♥️

    • @zohasamdani
      @zohasamdani Před 4 lety +4

      @Cumberpatch Fingerbottom you good my guy?

    • @NomanSajidYT
      @NomanSajidYT Před 4 lety +26

      Then when this girl will find more attractive and richer boy she will dump him. gold diggers chicks

    • @honeyofoats5619
      @honeyofoats5619 Před 4 lety +58

      Noman Sajid I am not saying this happen to you but it sound like it did but, the reason why some women did that to you because you choose them, that is who you attracted to. Now, if you choose the opposite, you might find the right woman, but you don’t want to. So you going to keep being in the same situation. Widen out, and you will get results.

    • @NomanSajidYT
      @NomanSajidYT Před 4 lety +5

      @@honeyofoats5619 I am not the God to know who will not do this in future. Can you judge a book by cover.? And not everyone has a heart to get it broken by every new person once a year. Yes if you be with them for lust then that way we can be even.
      Fulfill your lust they take your money.

    • @englishexperts1974
      @englishexperts1974 Před 4 lety +1

      Zoha Samdani well to a certain extent my friend

  • @LaDimplez91
    @LaDimplez91 Před 2 lety +11

    I think we've all had moments when we did not get a good night's sleep and we are literally falling asleep everywhere... it feels horrible. I can't imagine feeling like that every single day.

  • @jedaja9156
    @jedaja9156 Před 3 lety +49

    I'm so happy she found someone that cares about her enough to go through this with her

  • @rosejedi3544
    @rosejedi3544 Před 5 lety +3743

    I think the hallucinations would be the worst.

    • @PhillipAmthor
      @PhillipAmthor Před 5 lety +14

      You ment best

    • @please.try.to.reason4076
      @please.try.to.reason4076 Před 5 lety +47

      I suffer from a hallucinating illness and after two years ive gotten used to it, i dont like but in a way it has gotten comforting.

    • @iadoresarah
      @iadoresarah Před 5 lety +16

      they are, they're very vivid and scary

    • @Surfacekilla1
      @Surfacekilla1 Před 5 lety

      that would be awesone

    • @kristinablocher7679
      @kristinablocher7679 Před 5 lety +12

      RoseJedi they are. Every time I think this is gonna be the time they touch me and I’ll know it’s real.

  • @neoandlykkecat
    @neoandlykkecat Před 5 lety +3955

    Such a sweet girl and such an amazing boyfriend. They look so happy together.

    • @krashd
      @krashd Před 5 lety +14

      They might have made it to three years but you could hear the strain in the guy's voice.. "...we used to watch DVD's.. we used to watch TV.. don't do any of those now...", I hope he sticks around but his dedication to the cause seemed to be wavering.

    • @cocoabarry3399
      @cocoabarry3399 Před 4 lety

      Michael Scott your comment made me yawn

    • @krashd
      @krashd Před 4 lety

      @Alexander A legal grey area I imagine.

    • @lelethumabude2672
      @lelethumabude2672 Před 4 lety

      so true

  • @Fr3unen
    @Fr3unen Před 3 lety +176

    As a person with Narcolepsy I can't make myself to watch this video. The emotions come rushing in and I can feel the pain she goes through. I really hope you are doing well.
    From the deepest of my heart I wish you the best Belle. I'm cheering for you.

  • @sherikwasnik7064
    @sherikwasnik7064 Před 3 lety +78

    She has such an awesome boyfriend. He just accepts her the way she is and doesn’t make her feel bad for something she can’t control. My boyfriend is the same. I have a real issue with packrat behaviour and find it hard to throw things out. He looked at my place and goes, “This isn’t bad. I’ve worked at really bad places and this isn’t bad at all” He loves me for who I am, not stupid things like that.

  • @aishwaryabiswas6066
    @aishwaryabiswas6066 Před 5 lety +4995

    Her boyfriend is so sweet!!

  • @josephineblom
    @josephineblom Před 5 lety +2619

    Awww he is an adorable boyfriend.

  • @isabella2513
    @isabella2513 Před 3 lety +23

    I love how she doesn't let this control her whole life. I was just diagnosed with narcolepsy and it's really difficult to keep going on with the day. Belle is such an inspiration.

  • @andreanavarro4361
    @andreanavarro4361 Před 3 lety +50

    I love that she could find a job that also helped her to fight her disease a bit. It’s still a bit heart aching to see she has such a good physique, because it feels like she has been working out for so long to try to stay awake. You can see she’s battling this.

  • @Olitoia
    @Olitoia Před 5 lety +9515

    off topic but how gorgeous are their children going to be?!?!?

  • @pepsipwns666
    @pepsipwns666 Před 5 lety +2712

    Your boyfriend is so lovely and you are such a beautiful couple.

  • @briezzy365
    @briezzy365 Před 3 lety +18

    Honestly she’s luckily with all the support she has and the ability to cope.

  • @jimmybiemans8264
    @jimmybiemans8264 Před 3 lety +14

    The cushions are meditation cushions, you sit on them to straighten your posture. The blankets are for the final relaxation, or could be used during yoga nidra: Something you'd probably enjoy, since yoga nidra also works when you fall asleep halfway through. Nidra means sleeping with a hint of awareness, and it is designed to make the information processing in the brain during deep sleep more efficient. It is also one of the easiest, if not laziest, ways to get into samadhi (enlightenment) if you have a good teacher.

  • @delaneytarr3963
    @delaneytarr3963 Před 5 lety +5876

    this is the most physically attractive couple i think i’ve ever seen

    • @nemo320
      @nemo320 Před 5 lety +167

      Delaney Tarr u havent seen many couples i guedd

    • @xxdanceonxx101
      @xxdanceonxx101 Před 5 lety +54

      ^ lol true. must have low standards then

    • @mgw2024
      @mgw2024 Před 5 lety +44

      bri h Or maybe just different beauty standards smh

    • @fourthreetwo_8378
      @fourthreetwo_8378 Před 5 lety +2

      SHE NEEDS MORE *COFFEE!*

    • @pxrevoid6065
      @pxrevoid6065 Před 5 lety +15

      I agree here they’re both absolutely stunning together

  • @sparkie6870
    @sparkie6870 Před 4 lety +4059

    people are like "oh that's me everyday!"
    y'all need to understand teh gravity of her condition.
    edit: i didn't mean for anyone to get confused by this but there's too many replies.
    saying "oh that's me, like, everyday" or "omg i wish i had that," that is so disrespectful if you don't have the condition. it's like saying "oh im a little ocd" just causally to a person who actually has ocd. like people making insomnia an asthetic. it is extremely disrespectful. also the people telling me to shut up-
    no♥️

    • @shycat5905
      @shycat5905 Před 3 lety +26

      Teh

    • @sparkie6870
      @sparkie6870 Před 3 lety +28

      Shy Cat ahhhhh it’s my autocorrect

    • @microphone2191
      @microphone2191 Před 3 lety +6

      the*

    • @caribbeanqueen9894
      @caribbeanqueen9894 Před 3 lety +4

      @ siya: why people cant say that?
      Is this disease only reserved for one person?

    • @AlisonChrista
      @AlisonChrista Před 3 lety +58

      I’m narcoleptic and I’m used to this attitude. “Oh I have insomnia, I wish I had your issue!” No...no you don’t. But whatever, if they haven’t seen it accurately portrayed on TV or they don’t know someone with it personally, it’s just a joke to them. It’s not something that affects literally every part of your life.

  • @Thereasonable129
    @Thereasonable129 Před 3 lety +76

    This guy is so lucky. Having a sleeping angel on his shoulder.

    • @LemonFlavoredRain
      @LemonFlavoredRain Před 2 lety +1

      True, and I think he’s probably worked hard to make himself into the kind of man whom an angel would trust to fall asleep on. 😊

  • @tartsonawire
    @tartsonawire Před 3 lety +8

    Her talking about falling asleep in class and kids taking pics and making fun of her made me so grateful that I graduated before camera phones were a thing. I used to fall asleep in class all the time and kids were pretty mean about it. I now realize I had and still have sleep apnea, and that was very likely the cause, but no one wanted to look into that. They just assumed I was lazy or stayed up too late all the time.

    • @PFMediaServices
      @PFMediaServices Před 8 měsíci

      It's such a double-edged sword, hey?
      I thank you for sharing this line of thinking.
      My response became a lot longer than I expected, so you're welcome to skip... but I'm glad to have written it and perhaps it will resonate with someone else. ✌️🍍
      I've got a severe learning/developmental disability and chemical mood disorder that weren't diagnosed until my late teens; treatment didn't fully stabilize them for a long time after that.
      Kids were merciless, toying with my social ineptitude. Teachers just thought I was dawdling or being lazy and held me to the same standard as other students. Family knew something was "off" but not what (they did consult doctors who waved away their concerns), and therefore couldn't provide support that would help me be more successful (though they loved me and did the best they could with what they had).
      If the internet had been around when you and I were young, our parents would have been more likely to find the answers they were looking for and the resources we needed. It's crossed my mind many times how much less discouraging my path through life might have been, with an education properly fitted to my disability (but these are just musings, not a "what if" pity party).
      At the same time, I have never thought about how our current technologies might have affected the social impact!
      As adults we might now have the skills, strategies, and maturity to compensate for gaps in education methods, but I know that I'm as socially inept as I was through elementary school, and no special classes would have changed that in my childhood.
      Today's technology would have been much harder for us to handle, able to spread the humiliation we already felt far beyond the contained spaces of our schools and neighborhoods.
      The internet, social media, and our devices are gifts I dreamed of as a child - they allow me to learn more than I could ever focus on in a classroom, earn a living on my own terms, meet people who share my interests, ignore those who don't care about my perspective or feelings, and know that I'm not the only one whose brain works like this.
      But as grateful as I am for these blessings, I'm absolutely certain that if they had emerged just a few years earlier, I'd be a much different, more wounded person today - if I was still here at all.
      That's where my thoughts on this subject end, for now. It'll keep percolating at the back of my brain with other "things to ponder sometimes", and leave you with thanks, again, for providing this opportunity to see the sword's other edge.
      Cheers, and all the best. 💪🍍

  • @hollymalady7285
    @hollymalady7285 Před 5 lety +922

    Aw her boyfriend is actually a legend

    • @saadjbara4797
      @saadjbara4797 Před 5 lety +2

      She Looks super Good "Happy Beautiful blond Girl."

    • @knuffelbeer193
      @knuffelbeer193 Před 5 lety +45

      Jabroney you’re just an awful human being.

    • @mhamedlimam6934
      @mhamedlimam6934 Před 5 lety +17

      @Jabroney discusting creep

    • @danijelapehar4174
      @danijelapehar4174 Před 5 lety +1

      Plus he is so handsome!

    • @letsgoscoutside4910
      @letsgoscoutside4910 Před 5 lety +4

      No, he isn't. You can already see the quiet regret/resentment in his eyes. He loves her, that's clear, but being someone's carer is no easy task, and is often thankless. If they stay together, these tiny regrets he laughs off will become serious. Personal experience in that field!

  • @lois27
    @lois27 Před 4 lety +2548

    no wonder she’s so pretty, she always gets her beauty sleep 😴

    • @TheKerrylou
      @TheKerrylou Před 4 lety +4

      n1ghtsk1 MOoD x

    • @dinahlieberman4428
      @dinahlieberman4428 Před 4 lety +74

      she’s the real sleeping beauty

    • @TricksEU
      @TricksEU Před 4 lety +4

      Shut yo

    • @stuartkelly3106
      @stuartkelly3106 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol

    • @normal4810
      @normal4810 Před 4 lety +18

      Actually, narcoleptics cant/have very little deep sleep. They experience Rapid Eye Movement sleep which isnt restorative, hence the hallucinations (REM intrusion) and dreams

  • @RoundheadRecords
    @RoundheadRecords Před 2 lety +7

    My aunt had this and I grew up learning. It is nearly impossible often to avoid it - and it takes understanding to love the soul and heart - and be there in real time to protect and love.

  • @beautybyjada9283
    @beautybyjada9283 Před 2 lety +1

    It's great to have a support system when having an illness. Makes you feel more loved and gives you strength.

  • @faitharooo
    @faitharooo Před 5 lety +8988

    wow what the heck why were her teachers & classmates so MEAN? smh, but I'm so happy to see she's rising above all that negativity

    • @malikahallaham5082
      @malikahallaham5082 Před 5 lety +162

      I didn't have this problem but one time I Feel asleep in class because my parents argued the entire night before and my teacher threw a whiteboard eraser at me.

    • @laurenstancliffe3773
      @laurenstancliffe3773 Před 5 lety +57

      Malikah Allaham wtf did you tell the teacher why you fell asleep?

    • @malikahallaham5082
      @malikahallaham5082 Před 5 lety +139

      @@laurenstancliffe3773
      Yeah. I just got a speech about not letting home problems come between my school life. Lol but not an apology for a bruise on my forehead

    • @laurenstancliffe3773
      @laurenstancliffe3773 Před 5 lety +95

      Daamn, kind of hard to not bring home problems to school also when your parents are the main existing things in your life

    • @krokusvanberkel116
      @krokusvanberkel116 Před 5 lety +9

      Now I want a anwser... What does smh mean??!

  • @zack9758
    @zack9758 Před 5 lety +1831

    CZcams is a wonderful place at 3am

    • @claraficati0n
      @claraficati0n Před 5 lety +2

      TraGiiCz I’m here at 3 am as well lol

    • @ditdisini
      @ditdisini Před 5 lety +21

      Yea 1am - 4 am is the best time to be on youtube

    • @ramen4610
      @ramen4610 Před 5 lety +1

      metro _ ikr!!

    • @ramen4610
      @ramen4610 Před 5 lety +1

      Sarah Nostow same here

    • @sarahwaggoner2069
      @sarahwaggoner2069 Před 5 lety +1

      omg 😮 been here since 3am couldn’t sleep so CZcams it is

  • @marwaditrader226
    @marwaditrader226 Před 3 lety +11

    I can imagine how difficult this is... wanting to not get those hallucination thoughts that keeps going throughout the day when sleeping with short naps... I respect your commitment to overcome this and make your life better everyday.. Thank you for being an inspiration to many individual who need help.. Maikel, you have been a good support for Belle and appreciate it. Good bless you both..

  • @daltonplayz8692
    @daltonplayz8692 Před 3 lety +122

    she is basically real life sleeping Beauty

  • @bored_fox9098
    @bored_fox9098 Před 5 lety +1567

    She coping with that with such an positive attitude - how am I still struggling to get my life together??

    • @HotSzejk
      @HotSzejk Před 5 lety +12

      I've just asked myself the same question

    • @lovingbundleofhate
      @lovingbundleofhate Před 5 lety +29

      We are all different. Don’t beat urself up

    • @HotSzejk
      @HotSzejk Před 5 lety

      @@lovingbundleofhate :)

    • @PrinceOfLillies
      @PrinceOfLillies Před 5 lety +1

      FuchsEll foxx no joke! We’ll get there tho!

    • @cheristina
      @cheristina Před 5 lety +3

      Ok, but her boyfriend is probably very rich. That apartment in Amsterdam must cost at least 2000 euros a month.

  • @tellmewhy6418
    @tellmewhy6418 Před 4 lety +7999

    I’m sure I have this condition but I only experience the symptoms in math class...
    Edit: everyone for the record I did not make fun of the condition nor am I being insensitive. It just came to my mind, commented it and didn’t think much of it so if u find it offensive my bad it was never my intention, so can we please drop it?

  • @wendytestaburger5787
    @wendytestaburger5787 Před 3 lety +1

    Narcolepsy is such a terrible disorder. Hope you have happiness in your life Belle.

  • @nashmiasays4578
    @nashmiasays4578 Před 3 lety +7

    Such a beautiful girl and a beautiful relation she has with her boyfriend. I am so proud of the fact that she didn’t give up instead found something that makes her feel better and turned it into her profession. So much love, power and respect your way ❤️

  • @Snaily
    @Snaily Před 5 lety +1906

    Meanwhile, I can't fall asleep.

  • @Hamster_HwH
    @Hamster_HwH Před 4 lety +1853

    He gets to cuddle everyday 😂🤗

    • @watermelonjuul3429
      @watermelonjuul3429 Před 4 lety +5

      😂

    • @Hamster_HwH
      @Hamster_HwH Před 4 lety +6

      @Hunt Tatum 😂

    • @N54_is
      @N54_is Před 4 lety +2

      HAMSTER HWH Yeah what a man

    • @Yggdrasill8
      @Yggdrasill8 Před 4 lety +12

      Lame, I don't call that cuddling... Cuddling for me is more like constant kissing body licking mutual masturbation stuff.

    • @TricksEU
      @TricksEU Před 4 lety +1

      Not funny

  • @adrianshout9051
    @adrianshout9051 Před 2 lety +2

    THESE ARE THE BEST DOCUMENTARY VIDEOS IVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE, SO BEAUTIFUL AS A MOVIE.

  • @Coplandcalm122
    @Coplandcalm122 Před 2 lety +1

    I know that this is a sad story but I can't help to smile when he is talking about her or when she rests on his shoulder and he just protects her. So sweet

  • @user-iz9hx4rx1w
    @user-iz9hx4rx1w Před 5 lety +2814

    The Sleeping Beauty

  • @cariad81
    @cariad81 Před 5 lety +1272

    What a lovely boyfriend, he's bloody gorgeous too!

    • @fourthreetwo_8378
      @fourthreetwo_8378 Před 5 lety +7

      I would love a girl that would just sleep on my shoulder, like that would be a good life

    • @j3in725
      @j3in725 Před 5 lety

      Yeah
      No homo

    • @aprilblenk
      @aprilblenk Před 5 lety +2

      They both are. Beautiful couple.

  • @ManjiSha
    @ManjiSha Před 3 lety +2

    More power to you, girl. Glad you have people around you who actually gets you and loves you.

  • @endofspecies7575
    @endofspecies7575 Před rokem

    Had this 20 years now. Life goes on. Affects everyone differently.

  • @abbinorth55
    @abbinorth55 Před 4 lety +979

    can we talk about how when she met her boyfriend, he literally googled what narcolepsy was. that’s a real man. I’m happy she found a man that treats her right and stays with her despite her health difficulties

    • @sharamusica
      @sharamusica Před 4 lety +9

      Abbi North googling makes a real man? Damn girl your standards....

    • @MasterKhan_
      @MasterKhan_ Před 4 lety +22

      @@sharamusica I think they were referring to the fact that the guy was immediately curious as to what her condition was rather than assuming what kind of person she is and thinking she's a weird person.

    • @leyjack4970
      @leyjack4970 Před 4 lety

      She is lucky and blessed. I wish them all the best and continued love for each other.

    • @CHODE_PRODUCTIONS
      @CHODE_PRODUCTIONS Před 4 lety +12

      I feel like any person would have googled it instantly but 🤷‍♂️

    • @jayaseto
      @jayaseto Před 4 lety +2

      Really? That’s why he’s a real man coz he googled 😂😂😂 com’on

  • @sorisaca
    @sorisaca Před 4 lety +3112

    Girl: _I can't stop sleeping_
    Me: *I can't stop using my phone so I don't have proper sleep.*

  • @ashlinnstorment156
    @ashlinnstorment156 Před 2 lety

    I could never imagine how hard this is. You are so strong and I am sending prayers your way. It is so terrible that you have to hold back on things you want to do because of the thought of falling asleep.

  • @davidmartin2442
    @davidmartin2442 Před 3 lety +2

    Such an inspiring story, thank you for sharing Belle!!

  • @LJ-ie8wj
    @LJ-ie8wj Před 5 lety +2360

    WOW THAT GUY IS A LEGEND IM SO HAPPY FOR THEM.

  • @lucifer8903
    @lucifer8903 Před 5 lety +2080

    It's crazy how much we take things for granted, even things as tiny and minuscule like sleeping.

    • @Blue-jo9fl
      @Blue-jo9fl Před 5 lety +13

      True. I'm counting my blessings these days.

    • @albertogorbachev3305
      @albertogorbachev3305 Před 5 lety

      yes Lucifer

    • @eilrahc700
      @eilrahc700 Před 5 lety +10

      Sleeping is anything but tiny and miniscule.... What

    • @lucifer8903
      @lucifer8903 Před 5 lety +3

      eilrahc700
      Tiny and minuscule at the fact that we do it literally ALL the time, usually when we want to, whereas this girl can’t control it at all.

    • @alexisentertainment8531
      @alexisentertainment8531 Před 5 lety

      Amen

  • @danny835
    @danny835 Před 3 lety

    She is just a sweetheart God bless ur boyfriend for his understanding and support

  • @natr5774
    @natr5774 Před 2 lety +1

    Apart from how inspirational she is and how amazing her bf is I just wanna say their dog is so cute!!

  • @nanoa4863
    @nanoa4863 Před 5 lety +4278

    so, coffee doesn't work
    btw this girl is beautiful

    • @Duffyyy94
      @Duffyyy94 Před 5 lety +7

      Coffee may not but adderall or another stimulent will. They said she takes 2 kind of medications and I can promise you thats one of them.

    • @yilmaz.design
      @yilmaz.design Před 5 lety +3

      @@Duffyyy94 I agree, phenylpiracetam for my case reduced my sleep tome by 4 hours

    • @aleksanderreljanovic
      @aleksanderreljanovic Před 5 lety +1

      Ashley Allen nope what

    • @ratta7668
      @ratta7668 Před 5 lety +6

      coffee does jack for me and my narcolepsy is half as bad as hers

    • @Habebandebardown
      @Habebandebardown Před 5 lety +3

      Equinox EDM you know that « belle » in french is beautiful

  • @simpleplanfan011
    @simpleplanfan011 Před 5 lety +623

    She's a real life Disney princess.

  • @imtiazchoudhary3976
    @imtiazchoudhary3976 Před 3 lety +4

    If every one has a caring patner like she has, things would get a bit easier.
    I have bpd and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    I'm awake but still can't do anything.
    And i wish i have such support system.

  • @JasmineRae679
    @JasmineRae679 Před 2 měsíci

    These two are so sweet together. Unlike her exes, this man actually expressed concern and was worried when he saw negative videos and stuff on the internet but agreed to stay and get to know her and learn what narcolepsy is really like, and he just fell more in love with her. Plus, she has a good support system in the form of her family, not every family is that understanding and kind.

  • @sassyfrass7202
    @sassyfrass7202 Před 5 lety +1496

    She is a real life princess....sleeping beauty.....she make the beauty part better tho.

  • @cheddarray7027
    @cheddarray7027 Před 5 lety +1375

    as someone with narcolepsy, I genuinely appreciate this documentary. It is incredibly difficult to live with this condition. Staying awake during class is impossible. Laughing too hard can feel like a punch in the back of the knee. You sleep for most of your day and your brain is still so irritated from fatigue that your body can feel like it is on fire. Every single joint in your body aches because you're never active enough to stretch them. And yet it is expected of you to function like a normal person from day to day. But there are many different ways to cope with this illness that is never talked about with us. We are not broken people, we just work differently! I hope Belle knows that she isn't alone at all with this condition.

    • @isabellahu4606
      @isabellahu4606 Před 5 lety +16

      I hate it, it took so much of my life

    • @shelbyrobinson4958
      @shelbyrobinson4958 Před 5 lety +10

      N can take so much from us. Stay strong. You are strong 💖

    • @moomtahinrashidi14
      @moomtahinrashidi14 Před 5 lety +27

      how come you didnt fall asleep while writting this long ass comment !

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 Před 5 lety +9

      hug, im sorry to hear about that. I hope they find a cure for it some day. I suffer from extreme fatigue from Celiac Disease and feel like im literally about to fall over all the time and I cant do anything about it.

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 Před 5 lety +6

      I would like to hear more about your condition. First time I ever heard about it

  • @agrooartemyz8665
    @agrooartemyz8665 Před 3 lety

    This is sweet and sad at the same time. She is very lucky to have Maikel. He is a nice guy and its important for him to protect her. Thats nice

  • @snoopyrule
    @snoopyrule Před 3 lety +2

    I feel your struggle but I wasn’t diagnosed with Narcolepsy until I was 32 - after decades of exhaustion, falling asleep and people telling me to “go to bed earlier,” “get up and get moving, you’ll feel better,” or “why are you so lazy?!” After a failed marriage, I’ve given up on dating because trying to find an understanding companion has been fruitless. I am so glad you’re still able to live life to it’s fullest and are figuring out how not to let this disorder defeat you. AND, I am ecstatic you have found such a compassionate partner! Congratulations to you both and I wish you all the happiness in the world!

    • @JohnSmith-kz1kz
      @JohnSmith-kz1kz Před 3 lety

      I’m really sorry for the way people treated you. I hope more people understand what narcolepsy is. I wish you the best in the future.

  • @mika-zn2jg
    @mika-zn2jg Před 5 lety +574

    i hope that they stay together for a long time, maikel really is a sweetheart

    • @DBleD1000
      @DBleD1000 Před 5 lety +11

      Literally relationship goals

  • @DanishThug29
    @DanishThug29 Před 5 lety +2568

    *plot twist, it's a red bull commercial*

  • @enishi143
    @enishi143 Před 3 lety

    I think this is one of those what we called True Love. Its so sweet.

  • @taylorharrison8499
    @taylorharrison8499 Před 3 lety

    You are not small. Your amazing and deserve all the love you get from him.

  • @bymurphy8741
    @bymurphy8741 Před 5 lety +2751

    couple goals right here boys.

    • @siemniak
      @siemniak Před 5 lety +8

      I don't think so

    • @franyato5630
      @franyato5630 Před 5 lety +2

      @@siemniak I think that we all would think so to thinking.

    • @rawnuhld
      @rawnuhld Před 5 lety +7

      Sooo many advantages taken

    • @lianna7047
      @lianna7047 Před 5 lety +2

      Chief said this is it

    • @anonymoushunter9808
      @anonymoushunter9808 Před 5 lety +16

      Ronald Mata if you do that then your a massive d*ckhead.if your joking then I’m sorry.if your not the I mean it.

  • @beautybybodybliss
    @beautybybodybliss Před 5 lety +1093

    Her boyfriend is so cute :) and sweet to her.

    • @randomdieperink3991
      @randomdieperink3991 Před 5 lety

      then again...all Michael's\Maikel's are understanding! (I'm Michael BTW)

  • @user-ug1zc5hj4r
    @user-ug1zc5hj4r Před 3 lety

    This girl is amazing. She deserves the world

  • @barrymchugh4490
    @barrymchugh4490 Před 2 lety

    Awe...Bless her beautiful heart

  • @dayjohnston6919
    @dayjohnston6919 Před 5 lety +1309

    She is the real life sleeping beauty

    • @sastina6714
      @sastina6714 Před 5 lety +17

      Ikr, she has the 'Sleeping Beauty Syndrome'

    • @sastina6714
      @sastina6714 Před 5 lety +5

      And there's also 'Pinocchio Syndrome'

    • @faliciah3363
      @faliciah3363 Před 5 lety

      Day Johnston omd I didn't even think about that

    • @miaosov
      @miaosov Před 5 lety +1

      @@sastina6714 don't forget "Alice in wonderland" syndrome

    • @sastina6714
      @sastina6714 Před 5 lety

      @@miaosov how does that work?..

  • @joe-gt9pf
    @joe-gt9pf Před 5 lety +1810

    First i saw i video about a kid that will die if he sleeps now this

  • @AlishaArlene
    @AlishaArlene Před 3 lety +1

    "I've got it, but it hasn't got me." LOVE THAT!!!!!! You rock, girl!

  • @laurenferrell4445
    @laurenferrell4445 Před 3 lety +4

    She has such a great boyfriend and she has such an amazing energy! She’ll master this! YOU GOT THIS BELLE!!! 👍

  • @mazz3747
    @mazz3747 Před 4 lety +1160

    Bravo to her boyfriend. Always taking care of her. Such understanding lover

    • @TheSeanpatrickobrien
      @TheSeanpatrickobrien Před 4 lety +10

      I would take care of her even when she is asleep

    • @Djluv5
      @Djluv5 Před 4 lety +11

      He doesn't have to deal with the arguments while she is asleep

    • @TheSeanpatrickobrien
      @TheSeanpatrickobrien Před 3 lety

      @Jack Johnson hit the road 'jack'

    • @colin1818
      @colin1818 Před 3 lety +1

      @Jack Johnson - lol, I know you have nothing to contribute to a conversation when you say "ok boomer."

  • @mrmacedon
    @mrmacedon Před 5 lety +1576

    So its the opposite of insomnia

    • @singing_lilys8260
      @singing_lilys8260 Před 5 lety +8

      Mr. Macedon essentially yah pretty much

    • @Kenoi_
      @Kenoi_ Před 5 lety

      Pretty much

    • @Marieparawho
      @Marieparawho Před 5 lety +49

      Both do not sound fun!!

    • @aliyahamir
      @aliyahamir Před 5 lety +72

      I went from insomnia and then got diagnosed with narcolepsy

    • @ssimms8995
      @ssimms8995 Před 5 lety +36

      Aliyah Amir I hope you can still live a happy life though.

  • @saladslug7432
    @saladslug7432 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow she's got the body of a superhero and I'm absolutely in live with her personality and optimism

  • @odgie9915
    @odgie9915 Před 3 lety

    Maikol, you are incredible. The safety he provides. He supports her all the time, which allows her to thrive elsewhere. Stay strong girl, kick its ass.

  • @chandrakalapambi3583
    @chandrakalapambi3583 Před 4 lety +893

    Her ; can't stop falling asleep
    Other guy whom i saw on internet: if he sleeps, he dies

  • @drewjohn6847
    @drewjohn6847 Před 5 lety +1116

    holy shit she is HOT, bloody nice BF as well, perfect couple... I feel a little sad for her but I'm sure she doesn't want people feeling sorry for her... hope they live an awesome life..

    • @danielfl.9347
      @danielfl.9347 Před 5 lety +17

      Drew John Look at their dope appartment. Don't feel bad. Her life is good.

    • @bettyhe601
      @bettyhe601 Před 5 lety +4

      Drew John she and his bf is soooo cute

    • @whoopsydaizy
      @whoopsydaizy Před 5 lety +16

      Daniel Fl. Having a nice apartment doesn't mean your life is good, this exhausted, eyes-closing-on-their-own feeling is horrendous and gross. The only relief is sleep, even if you don't want to.

    • @furiousfajitaa2367
      @furiousfajitaa2367 Před 5 lety

      She's not hot imo

    • @drewjohn6847
      @drewjohn6847 Před 5 lety +6

      its ok, we cant all be straight....

  • @dekjules32
    @dekjules32 Před 3 lety

    This is so helpful and informative. I need to.see.if you've done a day in the life video. Thank you for.sharing.

  • @alexzandramanker3280
    @alexzandramanker3280 Před 3 lety +2

    I was diagnosed with sever narcolepsy when i was 11 along with severe cataplexy. I also hallucinate in my sleep and not being able to tell the diffrence between a hallucination when you are sleeping and reality is the scariest thing ever. I was lucky enough to be diagnosed at a young age and have been on medication to manage my daytime sleepiness and cataplexy but i still have hard days. I am 23 now and am working on getting my HCA. Then hopefully i will be able to do enough to get my RN. I have always wanted to be a nurse and i will not let my disorder get in the way of my dreams.

    • @antoinemozart243
      @antoinemozart243 Před 3 lety

      Your disorder consist of dreaming. Like Proust said : to live is to dream but to dream is also to live.

  • @TheMovieMyLife
    @TheMovieMyLife Před 5 lety +1229

    So glad Belle has Maikel, her lovely momma and a great attitude. ❤️

    • @cookiedough3350
      @cookiedough3350 Před 5 lety +1

      @Space Giraffes Same, I always seen her on Buzzfeed videos, ect

    • @loudmouther
      @loudmouther Před 5 lety +1

      TheMovieMyLife Snapchat @mitchballeryeet

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 Před 5 lety +2

      The queen of CZcams comments is back bi*@%&s

    • @obnoxiousbluebird6634
      @obnoxiousbluebird6634 Před 5 lety +2

      TheMovieMyLife That's actually a really beautiful way of spelling "Michael". I've never seen it spelled that way before, I like it!

    • @thedamnguy5641
      @thedamnguy5641 Před 5 lety

      @@obnoxiousbluebird6634 would it be weird if when she was asleep i stick my peepee in her

  • @plug1461
    @plug1461 Před 5 lety +9277

    How comes she drives / rides a bike I would have thought that was dangerous

    • @onidaaitsubasa4177
      @onidaaitsubasa4177 Před 5 lety +1087

      Probably cause sometimes she has to, also since riding a bike keeps you more active she would probably fall asleep if she took a bus or a train and always make her miss her stop or be harrassed. She might also have ways of dealing with it like taking a nap before she drives home and maybe something to keep her awake while driving.

    • @plug1461
      @plug1461 Před 5 lety +420

      Onida Aitsubasa I totally get what your saying but this illness can make fall asleep without her knowing. I hope your right and she doesn't kill someone or herself on the roads thank you for answering

    • @nickpodliska7847
      @nickpodliska7847 Před 5 lety +590

      I have narcolepsy, it's not really like you think. Boring everyday activities can make you fall asleep, such as taking notes in class or just sitting idle in general... Driving is different and I can with ease and have never had a scare about falling asleep. Just thought id let you know :D

    • @racheltison6333
      @racheltison6333 Před 5 lety +58

      I used to not drive because of seizures. Now that I can drive, I take epilepsy medication which will make me fall asleep while driving and freak out. I’ve had to miss classes before, because I’d have to park somewhere in case I fell asleep. This is crazy having her drive.

    • @SebastianBlackwell94
      @SebastianBlackwell94 Před 5 lety +111

      Exercise keeps her awake, she even says she takes a nap before she drives

  • @leenaneemwal8553
    @leenaneemwal8553 Před 3 lety

    U r so strong.Thank u for sharing ur story.

  • @MikomiKitsune
    @MikomiKitsune Před 3 lety +1

    I have chronic fatigue syndrome and I tell people it's an every day struggle not to fall asleep in the middle of the day or just sitting somewhere. I have sympathy for this women

  • @iampandorabitches1912
    @iampandorabitches1912 Před 5 lety +1199

    *This couple is goals I can't even--*

  • @vikascool411
    @vikascool411 Před 5 lety +1474

    1:39 Her dog is paid Actor.... He too fall asleep😂😂😂

    • @bxauumukbangz2851
      @bxauumukbangz2851 Před 5 lety +4

      Ok how you have 534 likes but no reply’s?????

    • @vikascool411
      @vikascool411 Před 5 lety +6

      Beau's Gaming TV
      Bcoz I too fell asleep since 1 month.... So no replies....

    • @SonekR
      @SonekR Před 5 lety +2

      @@vikascool411 fell*

    • @vikascool411
      @vikascool411 Před 5 lety +2

      Xenon [GD] thanks for correcting me xenon ☺

    • @vikascool411
      @vikascool411 Před 5 lety

      Pc Battler
      Its Reply hungry 😂

  • @oda7629
    @oda7629 Před 3 lety +1

    my mom has the same thing, but a milder version. she is always tired and almost falls asleep, but nothing near this. sending love❤️

  • @casey.rob.
    @casey.rob. Před 2 lety

    These shows definitely put things into perspective. I complain about a simple headache, nothing compared to what she goes through.