Explaining Narcolepsy to ChildrenI have been thankful for finding the thing that I might be doing for the rest of my life, and that’s working with children. Right before the pandemic, I was...reactions3comments
The Story of When I Mixed Alcohol and StimulantsOne of the worst experiences I’ve ever had was the day I accidentally mixed methylphenidate with alcohol. It was an experience that I would never like to repeat again. For...reactions5comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
Give Yourself Grace During the HolidaysThe smell of turkey in the oven, the flickering of candlelight, the sound of family members catching up. It is that time of year again — the holiday season has...reactions5comments
Meet Taylor, From Project Sleep!Taylor Dillon (she/her) is one of the smartest people I know — I’ll start my interview with her off there. Her knowledge of narcolepsy and sleep science is mind-blowing. She...reactionscomments
How to Help People With Narcolepsy Feel SeenLiving with an invisible illness like narcolepsy can make us feel invisible, too. I can imagine that it’s difficult for people who don’t live with a chronic condition to be...reactions9comments
If Cats Could Talk (Part 2): Having a BrotherThis article is part of a series written from the perspective of Kerly's cat, DJ. You can read Part 1 here. Back by popular demand. Guess who's back, back again...reactions1comment
5 Creative Ways I Manage Sleep ParalysisThere are few things more terrifying than the nightmares, hallucinations, and sleep paralysis that can plague people with narcolepsy. Before I was able to start medication to treat these symptoms...reactions2comments
The Narcoleptic Metamorphosis: From Social Butterfly to HermitGrowing up, I was always a social butterfly. I always had friends over, was always attending events like concerts and poetry nights. The last thing anyone would have called me...reactions9comments
Conducting My Own Narcolepsy ResearchI recently finished my master's degree in health psychology. I'm so happy because I achieved a distinction which I am incredibly proud of. Completing a master's degree requires a lot...reactions3comments
Did They Break Up With Me Because of My Narcolepsy?Dating with narcolepsy is difficult. From the naps we need frequently, to late-night dinners and activities being a no-go, there are a lot of barriers for us. And what happens...reactions6comments
My First Hallucination ExperienceIt was only when I was diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of 28 that I started connecting the dots and remembered my very first hallucination. To this day, it...reactions2comments
Where Does Narcolepsy Stigma Come From?When I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, I internalised all of the stigma that comes with it. Narcolepsy is often not taken seriously by people in society and by healthcare...reactions5comments
My Top 5 Narcolepsy and Sleep PodcastsUntil the pandemic occurred in 2020, I had never listened to a podcast, but after I’d finished a 3-month-long binge of Netflix, I suddenly found myself with nothing to watch...reactions2comments
Productivity and NarcolepsyAs a person with narcolepsy, I struggle with productivity. Brain fog has been one of the most inhibiting symptoms for me. It keeps me going in circles, wasting the little...reactions2comments
The Unhealthy Habit of ComparingThere is one very specific mistake that all of us will likely make at some point in our lives that isn’t beneficial to us in any way, but we do...reactions4comments
Outdoor Adventures With NarcolepsyI went camping with my service dog, Kida, this past weekend. She is a German Shepherd, covered in thick fur that sheds in endless clumps. It was a 40-minute drive...reactions2comments
Mum's the WordToday I would like to introduce my mother, Dorothy, as we commemorate 21 years since I was diagnosed. In this interview, I asked her to share her experiences of parenting...reactions1comment
Accepting Your New RealityI have recently just finished my master's degree at university. When I was younger and doing my GCSE exams at secondary school, I was extremely career driven. My life goal...reactions1comment
A Typical Night of a Person With NarcolepsyA common misconception about narcolepsy is thinking we sleep fine at night. Many people believe that insomnia and narcolepsy are opposites, but that is far from the truth. I don’t...reactions2comments
