Narcolepsy Traveling Tips (Part 1): Going on VacationI have always loved to travel! I have traveled from one end of the United States to the other in planes, trains, automobiles, and semi-trucks. I have traveled to Mexico... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Narcolepsy Diagnosis JourneyGrowing up, I played basketball, ran track, and was in a dance company. Some days, I would go from a full day of school to track practice and then dance... By Alyssa Walker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Trauma and NarcolepsyI know a day is going to be difficult when I wake up from nightmare after nightmare. Visions spin in my head from the night before. As they swim before... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How My Narcolepsy Diagnosis Changed My Mindset on Happiness and Self-worthAs far back as I can recall, my happiness and self-worth were solely based on achieving goals and success. In college, I had to get all A's. At work, I... By Tiffani Frett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Narcolepsy HaikuI’m a wind-up dollI dance and sing, all in loveBut the crash comes, still. Life with narcolepsy is a whirlwind. Some hours my brain is clear, and I can dance... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Mystery of Sleep ParalysisSleep paralysis is a subject that fascinated me long before I was ever diagnosed with narcolepsy. The commonality of experiences just perplexes me to no end. This is in relation... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dealing With Time ChangeTwice a year comes a time that I dread most: time change. Whether the clock moves forward or backward by an hour, I notice the effects almost immediately. My mood... By Gabrielle Keith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Loving Me Unconditionally: My Journey From Sadness to LoveHave you ever or do you ever look in the mirror and ask yourself: Why did I do that stupid thing? Why do I say the dumbest things? Why am... By Tiffani Frett4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Flying With My Service DogYou are staring into the seats in front of you, observing other airline passengers fumble about. Your service dog glances up at you from the floor. Their bright eyes find... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nights Out With NarcolepsyHere in the United Kingdom, the legal drinking age is 18. We Brits are known for loving a good night out, whether that’s a night in the pub or dancing... By Bella Kilmartin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
A Day in the Life With NarcolepsyEvery facet of my life is affected by my chronic disease, narcolepsy. In the early years of my disease onset, I found that I spent more time mitigating my disability... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The 4 Phases of Post-Diagnosis HealingWhat child doesn’t dream of what they will be when they grow up? A doctor, writer, singer, footballer, astronaut – we dream of a magical future where we live extraordinary... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Driving Safely With NarcolepsyHave you ever been invited to an event, only to have your excitement immediately turn to worry about how to get to and from there safely? That’s always my first... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have... By EmilyD1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sorry, I Forgot!What a hard pill to swallow! Could you imagine not being able to depend on your memory for important dates? I think it is harder if you're a person who... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Trauma of DisbeliefMedical trauma is real and can be incredibly distressing. For those of us with chronic illnesses like narcolepsy, medical offices tend to become our second home, and so we really... By Judy Ferguson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why I Stopped Watching the NewsIt has been over 8 months since I have watched the news. Honestly, I hadn’t ever kept up with current events until the pandemic hit. I started watching the daily... By Gabrielle Keith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Traveling With Narcolepsy in My Carry-onTraveling is one of those activities that I typically enjoy in the moment. However, leading up to the event can be stressful. As a person with severe anxiety, I tend... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Helps Me Wake Up EarlyMy diagnosis of narcolepsy did not happen until after I graduated from college. I was fortunate to land a job at the popular local coffee shop my senior year of... By Gabrielle Keith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Diagnosis Affected My RelationshipAt 24 years of age, I decided to embark on a new adventure by leaving my life in the United Kingdom and moving to southwest Africa. Although initially, I did... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments