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...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...reactions2comments
Communities: Recognising Over CriticisingAlthough there’s much we don’t know about narcolepsy, there is one thing that we can all be sure of: it is different...reactions2comments
Narcolepsy Is More Than Just Excessive Daytime SleepinessExcessive daytime sleepiness is the big picture; however, narcolepsy can affect much more. Whenever I tell someone I have narcolepsy, they seem...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy at Work: How Laughter Can Lead to DenialLaughter can be the best medicine, they say. What people don’t ever mention is that it can also be the worst poison...reactions1comment
The Difference 17 Years MadeLiving with narcolepsy requires adaptability, realising that things will not necessarily remain the same. I have been living with narcolepsy for the...reactions2comments
Narcolepsy and Daytime HallucinationsMost of us living with narcolepsy have experienced hallucinations at some point in our lives. It’s one of the most common symptoms...reactions31comments
Weird Things People Say About NarcolepsyAs a person with narcolepsy, I’ve gotten a lot of comments about my disease. Some comments about my narcolepsy have been inquisitive...reactions15comments
The Subtle Art of InconvenienceLast night I decided to be extra on top of things when it comes to my nighttime medication. Usually, I will go...reactions4comments
Health Leader Roundtable: Raising Awareness on World Narcolepsy DayWorld Narcolepsy Day is Thursday, September 22, and while medical research has come a long way, narcolepsy remains a widely unknown and...reactions3comments
World Narcolepsy Day: The Importance of AdvocacyWorld Narcolepsy Day is on September 22 each year. Several organizations hold events to celebrate this day of awareness. Project Sleep was...reactionscomments
Attempting to Face My FearsI’m annually reminded of how special my life has been on World Narcolepsy Day. This year has been exceptional, though, as I...reactionscomments
Community Views: How Can Healthcare Teams Treat Narcolepsy Better?Healthcare experiences can vary greatly with narcolepsy. Your healthcare team impacts how you feel. Doctors who listen and respond to your concerns...reactionscomments
How a Daily Routine Helps With My NarcolepsyI never realized how important a routine is until I was diagnosed with narcolepsy. Before narcolepsy, I would go to bed and...reactions2comments
Top 10 Songs That Uplift MeLast year, I wrote an article entitled “Top 10 Songs That Inspire Me” and I mentioned there that music is a fundamental...reactions1comment
Sleeping Girl SummerIn the summer of 2022, London was hit with a massive heatwave, with the hottest day on record at 40°C / 104°F...reactions4comments
How Sleep Meditation Helped My InsomniaI have found that one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding narcolepsy is that people with this condition sleep more than the average...reactions2comments
Could Fasting Improve Narcolepsy Symptoms Short-Term?Content Note: While there are clinically proven health benefits to intermittent fasting, it is not recommended for children and teens under the...reactions13comments
My Recent Kayaking Trip: No Energy, No ChoiceMy partner recently had a birthday, and in celebration of that, we decided to take a weekend trip with his parents. We...reactionscomments
What Does It Mean to Be Invisible?What does it mean to be invisible? I have been thinking about this concept ever since I was introduced to the term "invisible...reactions6comments
