Living

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...

When 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...

A healthy relationship with sleep is important to our health and overall well-being. But what happens when that relationship is fractured? This week, we will be raising awareness about sleep...

The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week® is celebrated in March each year. As you likely know, many people don’t know much about sleep disorders like narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome...

Narcolepsy is a relatively rare condition compared to most. Invisible illnesses and hidden disabilities are gaining a lot more awareness. This is thanks to campaigns, more people being open, and...

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting one of my friends who has narcolepsy in person for the first time. This friend visited me in my new city, and...

I recently made a big move, and I decided that I needed to do the drive there myself for a variety of personal reasons. With my narcolepsy service dog, duffel...

I often wonder if narcolepsy is to blame for my lack of focus or if I am. We know that narcolepsy has an impact on behaviour and personality, but to...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the World Narcolepsy Day Casper Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE...

One of my favorite things to do is travel. My first international trip was to Paris, France in 2017, which started my craving for foreign countries. After Paris, my international...

I’ve always been the kind of person that kept their personal space clean. Even as a kid, it was a ritual for me to make my bed every morning. To...

“You look tired, is everything ok?” This is a question that most of us living with narcolepsy are probably tired of hearing - especially in the workplace. Recently I was...

There are many illnesses that are fairly visually obvious. Many chronic conditions may be difficult — or, at times, even impossible — to hide. Narcolepsy is not one of them...

Narcolepsy is a rare condition affecting 1 in 2,000 people in the general population. Due to its rarity, I am not flabbergasted when an individual doesn't know much about narcolepsy...

“What do you mean I’m not eligible for Medicare?” I groan into the phone. “I’m on Social Security, aren’t I?” At this point the Social Security agent kindly explained to...

With a chronic illness like narcolepsy, some days I am more capable than others. Other days I feel like a mountaintop has crashed over my head, preventing me from getting...

I am sure so many of us have experienced the ups and downs of working from home over the last 2 years. I remember when COVID-19 lockdowns first happened in...

Most people living with narcolepsy are well acquainted with this word: stimulants. Known under countless other names (amphetamines, methylphenidate, Ritalin, modafinil, Adderall, and more), every individual’s reaction is unpredictable, and...

Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...

I became a flight attendant in May 2017. Initially, I didn't care to be a flight attendant. I was going to practice my interviewing skills. Once I got the acceptance...