Caffeine, Limping, and Narcolepsy SxHowdy! First time poster here! I couldn't find a useful answer anywhere through traditional search terms, and as of current I'm just not sure the literature on Narcolepsy addresses my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTips & AdviceCataplexyCoping
Paddle board safety?I just read a post about someone that drowned because of not using a life vest. I always paddle with someone else and I wear a necklace with a large...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesExerciseCataplexyTips & Advice
Featuredfeel very exhaustedi found out i had nacolepsy last year.i lost my job because of it ,i am takeing meds for it now.but at times i feel very exhausted and tired all...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDaytime sleepinessWork & Employment
NapHi I was wondering. Are the medication helping you to stay a wake the whole day or do most of you have to fall a sleep during the day, I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesCopingDaytime sleepiness
Are people with narcolepsy more creative?Has anyone ever felt that they are more creative because of narcolepsy? How do you express your creativity?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesCoping
Travel TipsDoes anyone have tips for traveling long distances? How do you prepare before the trip? What do you bring with you to help manage symptoms and maximize comfort?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTravel
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiet & NutritionCoping
Narcolepsy and ApathySince my retirement and getting out of the 'rat race', I find I have lost interest in doing anything other than sitting in my recliner and napping and reading. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Sleep/fatigue attack after eatingHello, I am new in here. I am thankful and beyond relieved to find this community! So I have experienced some sleep attack/fainted/unconscious, or maybe cataplexy, after eating any kind...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCataplexy
Narcolepsy and PTSDHas anybody dealt with or know somebody who has Narcolepsy and PTSD? Im 21 as of now, i was diagnosed with narcolepsy at 16, and was just diagnosed with chronic...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosisMental Health