Narcolepsy Community Views: World Narcolepsy Day 2025For World Narcolepsy Day 2025, we turned to the narcolepsy community to find out what it's really like to live with this...reactions1comment
(Now Closed)Participate In World Narcolepsy Day 2025 & Enter Our GiveawayThe Ergonomic Nap and Travel Pillow Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Here at Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are celebrating World...reactions4comments
Navigating Cataplexy, Grief, and a Broken SystemHi 😊, I'm Amy from the UK (United Kingdom), and my story has been ongoing for the past 7 years now. Unfortunately...reactions2comments
Auto-Scrolling with NarcolepsyI’m over forty, and was honestly not the most versed in electronics as a kid even though I feel we had an...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Weight Issues and NarcolepsyNarcolepsy affects much more than sleep. It can impact weight as well. In fact, some research suggests that people with narcolepsy are...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy, Disability, and Identity: Have I Become My Diagnosis?The longer I live with narcolepsy, the more I realize how I’ve had to adapt to life as a result of my...reactions6comments
Explaining Narcolepsy to Siblings: A Guide for ParentsNarcolepsy can be tricky for adults to understand. It can be even harder for kids. If your child has narcolepsy, their siblings...reactions8comments
Narcolepsy Organizations That Make a DifferenceLiving with narcolepsy can often feel like an isolating experience, but I’ve come to realize how powerful it is to find a...reactionscomments
Another Day in the LifeI felt compelled to write another “A Day in the Life” piece about living with idiopathic hypersomnia. The first article I wrote...reactionscomments
My Narcolepsy Does Not Make Me A BurdenI not long ago read a journal article discussing the “challenges” of parenting a child with narcolepsy. At first, I could hardly...reactionscomments
The Hidden Power of Sunflower Lanyards: My Journey Through an Accessibility RevolutionAs someone living with narcolepsy, a hidden disability that most people can’t immediately identify, the sunflower lanyard has become an essential part...reactionscomments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites...reactionscomments
Communicating Narcolepsy NeedsNarcolepsy symptoms make life hard. And misunderstandings surrounding narcolepsy symptoms can make life harder! Effectively communicating our narcolepsy-related needs is very important...reactions5comments
Life With and Without CataplexyImagine living life constantly on the edge, where a simple joke could cause your knees to buckle, or a surge of anger...reactions2comments
Personal Experience with Jet Lag and Narcolepsy ManagementI traveled from London, departing on a Friday evening and arriving at my destination Australia, Queensland, at 7:00 AM Sunday. The journey...reactionscomments
I Don’t Want Your Medical AdviceI’ve had so many people give unwelcome medical advice about my narcolepsy symptoms. “Try going gluten-free! My gut flora was being destroyed...reactions7comments
Attending Conventions, With a Sleep DisorderIf you have met me, then you know that I am the biggest nerd possible. Video games, anime, DND, movies, board games...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy and the Menstrual CycleLiving with narcolepsy type 1 has made me extremely aware of how this condition impacts every part of my life, even my...reactions4comments
Enhancing Patient Safety: Addressing Communication Breakdowns in HealthcareNavigating the corridors of healthcare systems can sometimes feel like a journey through a dense forest with no map. Each twist and...reactionscomments
Successful First Narcolepsy Conference I had the privilege of attending a national narcolepsy conference, something I never thought I would be able to do! For one...reactions2comments
