SheduleI am 21 y.o now, and I've had narcolepsy for 5 years now. During these years, I gained 38 kg of weight, and failed to be successful at my studies...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Could this be cataplexy?My teeth chatter (like when it's cold outside) when I am sobbing or when I laugh really, really hard for a long time. Could this be cataplexy? I told the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCataplexy
How bad was your quality of life before diagnosis?Could you get through a day without napping? Were you productive at all? Could you get up in the morning? For me, I would often go entire months without a...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesSymptomsCopingWork & Employment
Will you take our In America survey to share the truth about life with narcolepsy?Thank you for participating. This survey has closed. From daytime sleepiness to cataplexy and brain fog, narcolepsy can impact all aspects of life. To better understand the patient experience and realities...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
Stopping MedicationDoes anyone ever feel as though they would prefer to live without medication?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingPrescription MedicationSide Effects
NappingWhat is the strangest/ most interesting place or funniest (to you) experience taking a nap? To name a couple, I have napped on a sofa in the outdoor area of...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDaytime sleepiness
Cannabis and Narcolepsy?First off, I don't have an official narcolepsy diagnosis. I have been suffering from sleep problems on and off for about 20 years now, though. When it's bad, it's really...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisMedical MarijuanaTreatment
Living withI was diagnosed 32 years ago. I used to be on medication for narcolepsy but stopped taking it a long time ago. I have learned over time that taking naps...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Narcolepsy Flares Around Hormone CyclesIt's been almost a year since I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy and over the past 6 months, every month, I have really debilitating symptoms and my meds stop...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCataplexyNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
FeaturedWhen experiencing cataplexy, what’s the best thing someone can do to help?How can people support you when experiencing a cataplexy attack? Share your suggestions below!...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCataplexy