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Dating With Narcolepsy

How does narcolepsy impact your dating life, and what strategies have you found helpful? How can potential partners help someone with narcolepsy feel supported and understood?
For those in relationships, what tips do you have for dating with narcolepsy? How do you maintain intimacy and connection while managing your narcolepsy symptoms?

  1. I totally agree ie, it would be a good idea for narcoleptics to date narcoleptics.... it may be extremely difficult and very confusing at first, however, at least both parties would understand each other wouldn't they???? (How about starting a dating service for Narcoleptics?????????)

    1. Yes, even though I try to explain the problems that I have... no one understands.

      1. No

        1. Hi . Are you finding it difficult to even try dating with narcolepsy? If so, you'll find that plenty of people here can relate. It's not impossible, but any means though. Hopefully, the support you find here will help. Warmly, Lori (Team Member)

      2. I found it hard to date with NARCOLEPSY with cataplexy and ADHD.

        1. That is a difficult combination, , but I hope people will understand that your health conditions don't define you. If they are intimated, they don't deserve you. 😀 Gentle hugs. - Lori (Team Member)

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