Are people with narcolepsy more creative?Has anyone ever felt that they are more creative because of narcolepsy? How do you express your creativity?...reactions16repliesCoping
Cooking with NarcolepsyDoes anyone avoid cooking altogether? I have gotten to the point where I only use devices that are timed because I fear I will burn the house down using the...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionCoping
FeaturedFeeling Like a FraudAnyone else feel this way sometimes? Like you don't have an actual medical problem, you're actually just lazy and undisciplined? I've been on max-dose stimulants for so long that my...reactions13repliesFriends & FamilyMental HealthCoping
It's hard saying no to things because of Narcolepsy...This evening a friend asked me to go shopping with them tomorrow. Of course I wanted to hang out with them and go shopping, so I said 'yes'! Then after...reactions6repliesFriends & FamilyCopingSymptoms
Diagnosis of HypersomniaHi all, (I wanted to post this as a different discussion, but this is really a follow-up/update on my initial question found here: https://narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net/forums/does-your-daily-schedule-affect-narcolepsy-symptoms#reply-164293.) My sleep study has been completed...reactions1replyDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedCoping
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...reactions12repliesCopingSymptomsWork & Employment
What is the most helpful with your personal journey, support groups or medical progress with Narcolepsy?New strategies...reactions1replyCopingExerciseIntimacy & Relationships
How are your holidays looking?Hey! Just wanted to know how everyone is coping with the upcoming holidays, if you're having any difficulties or even if you just have any cool plans?? Wishing everyone happy...reactions12repliesSymptomsCopingMental Health
Will you take our In America survey to share the truth about life with narcolepsy?From sleep attacks to cataplexy, there’s so much more to life with narcolepsy than most people know. Help contribute to a better understanding of living with narcolepsy by taking our...reactions3repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical TrialsCoping
FeaturedWhat is the one thing you can't live without?If you could only have one thing that you couldn't live without that helps you cope with your symptoms, what would that be? (Can be a thing, a person, a...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCopingSymptoms