Living

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...

I met my boyfriend in high school. Honestly, I never really noticed him until my senior year. We were both in the marching band, and during water breaks, we would...

I have lived with narcolepsy since it onset in my junior year of college in 2016. The symptoms were extremely difficult to deal with in the beginning. My cataplexy was...

Most of us living with narcolepsy are probably well acquainted with regular visits to the doctor. Unfortunately, people diagnosed with narcolepsy very often establish this relationship with the medical system...

I recently moved to Portland, Oregon, and am learning how to utilize the public transit services. I own a car but like to utilize public transportation on days when my...

One of the more frustrating challenges of living with narcolepsy is the brain fog and memory issues. There are many times when my close family and friends retell stories that...

My narcolepsy is unique. My narcolepsy was caused by a virus — a little bug. I was visiting home from college when I learned upon arrival that my nephew was...

I’ve been wondering for some time now if I’m the only one that feels as though I’m simply watching everyone else live their lives, while mine just seems to be...

Usually, when we speak about social media, it is not in a very favourable manner. Social media has impacted society in many negative ways. That much is undeniable. But as...

One way to live better with narcolepsy is to learn what is best for you. After my diagnosis of narcolepsy, I thought that my life would be what it was before...

As I am writing this, I am currently on winter break and finished my second semester of college. I studied a lot for my finals, and I managed to pass...

In my “Narcolepsy in Literature” series, I have been reviewing a number of books in which the authors have depicted narcolepsy. Each book has been given a rating of 1...

We all have those days when we feel extremely down, irritable, or are simply just in a bad mood for no reason. For me personally, making an effort to live...

2021 has held quite a bit in store for me. I lost the entirety of my art collection along with most everything I own in a cross-country move. I arrived...

I have frequently seen misrepresentations of narcolepsy in the media. The majority of media featuring people with narcolepsy focuses more on getting laughs out of the character’s symptoms rather than...

I have been a napper from as far back as I can remember. My mom has told me I would always fall asleep in my car seat as soon as...

The first time I ever attended a virtual meeting was in the beginning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, I’ve come to prefer virtual meetings to in-person meetings in...

Everyone has the tendency to expect things from others. In my case, I am often expected to live the life of a "normal" 22-year-old. I am expected to have the...