Narcolepsy Misconceptions
What are some of the biggest misconceptions about narcolepsy?
That I will just fall asleep anywhere at anytime anyday
That we have energy you our bad days. Like my meds are helping keep my eyes open but don't have a pinky worth of energy. I call it Jello legs, cement feet syndrome, can barely find energy to use the bathroom.
It can be easily dealt with.
What a major misconception. I wish more people would understand that narcolepsy is not caused by poor sleep habits and that it can't be "fixed" with a nap. Thanks for joining the conversation. - Lori (Team Member)
That it is only about sleepiness and falling a sleep in public.
Such a common misconception. Do you try to educate people about narcolepsy or does that become too draining? - Lori (Team Member)
