Narcolepsy and Newton's CradleAlmost everyone can picture Newton's cradle: the 5 balls hanging in the centre with the one at the side constantly being knocked into the air. I've given it some thought... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Most Supportive Family Member is 8 Years OldI am not a parent. It’s important to say this, as I am extremely aware that being a parent is something that you can only understand when you become one... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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Narcolepsy and Imposter Syndrome in the OutdoorsI recently joined a group for female writers who – like me – thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. We are a ragtag group of backpackers, trail runners, mountain bikers, hikers, campers... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is It Me or My Medication?During college, I struggled with anxiety and depression. This was prior to my narcolepsy diagnosis, and at times I wonder if the things I was experiencing weren't just symptoms of... By Gabrielle Keith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Narcolepsy and BalanceAll my life I’ve struggled with balance. Finding equilibrium is a battle I have fought internally for as long as I can remember. Still, despite being so familiar with this... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Adapting to a New City With Narcolepsy: Part 2I recently made a cross-country move from sunny Arizona to rainy Portland, Oregon. Check out Part 1 of this article for more on how I made the move and began... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Adapting to a New City With Narcolepsy: Part 1I recently moved from sunny Arizona to moody Portland, Oregon. Fortunately for me, the time zone change was not significant and did not require much adjusting to. I’ve heard from... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Loving a Narcoleptic: A Letter to My Future LoveI am a narcoleptic. I am not like anyone you have ever known. Life with me will be different and can be difficult. If we are going to do life... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Eating With Narcolepsy Makes Me TiredLong gone are the days where I could eat a full breakfast and feel energized for the day. At the onset of my narcolepsy symptoms, I noticed that my brain... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
A Cataplexy AttackI’m sitting with my family, and I know they can tell it’s one of those days. It’s one of those days where my mood is sour and my energy is... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: The Most Frustrating Symptoms of NarcolepsyIt is hard to name just a single symptom of narcolepsy that makes life a challenge. Narcolepsy makes nighttime sleep difficult in many ways, which, in turn, can make normal... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Traumatic Hallucinations Cause OCD?There are some experiences that leave scars that you can never heal from. There are traumas that will continue to haunt your every waking moment. Imagine if these traumas come... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I’m Grateful for My Narcolepsy FamilyI started attending Wake Up Narcolepsy support groups in the middle of 2020. During this time in my life, I was struggling to imagine a future for myself with this... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Effects of Smoking on SleepIt is a well-known fact that smoking cigarettes has countless negative impacts on the human body. Most of these we are aware of, such as lung cancer, cardiac disease, strokes... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hotel Stays With My Narcolepsy Service DogI recently traveled across the country with my narcolepsy service dog. I require her constant presence due to her ability to detect my sleep attacks before they onset fully. Here’s... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What It's Like to Be a Woman With NarcolepsyI am proud to be a woman, and I am proud to be a woman with narcolepsy. Women are strong, independent, caring, and powerful. There are many women in my... By Gabrielle Keith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Why Is Narcolepsy So Isolating?It is estimated that between 135,000 and 200,000 people in the U.S. suffer from narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a relatively rare sleep disorder in which people suffer from excessive sleepiness, fragmented... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Awareness and AdvocacyWhen I first received my diagnosis, I had so many thoughts swirling in my head: “How will this affect me?”, “What will my treatment be?”, and “When will I start... By Lindsey Kizer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments