Having Narcolepsy and Dealing With Doctors, Pharmacies, and Insurance CompaniesI was diagnosed with narcolepsy in May 2013, and at the time, it was such a relief. I felt as though I...reactions5comments
Behind the Red DoorImagine laying in your bed awake, but completely unable to move, or speak, while intruders approach your bedroom. You just lay there...reactions2comments
Exploring New Hobbies With Narcolepsy: Baking, Photography, and Tattoo ArtNarcolepsy type 1 is a combination of constant exhaustion, fading into sleep at a moment’s notice, and cataplexy. These symptoms have impeded...reactions4comments
How I Prepare for Medical AppointmentsMost of us living with narcolepsy are probably well acquainted with regular visits to the doctor. Unfortunately, people diagnosed with narcolepsy very...reactions2comments
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 Bumpy Road to DiagnosisNarcolepsy is notorious for being a difficult disorder to diagnose. It can take years for patients to be diagnosed, and they can...reactionscomments
Conducting My Own Narcolepsy Research: The FindingsIn a previous post, I wrote about conducting my research project for my master's degree in health psychology. My research involved interviewing...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
How I Feel About NapsEveryone without narcolepsy has told me how lucky I am that I can nap whenever I want. Before my diagnosis, I would...reactions9comments
Everyone's Tired... Right?Growing up, I never thought twice about my sleepiness and I didn't question it either. After I was diagnosed with narcolepsy, I would...reactions1comment
When Having Narcolepsy Ruins Your DayI recently had the experience of getting my day ruined by narcolepsy — or, rather, my day was ruined because of the...reactionscomments
When Weather Affects My SymptomsSummer is here! I don’t know about you, but a hot summer day is bittersweet for me. I love to lay in...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Using a Pill Box OrganizerFor as long as I’ve known myself, I’ve been aware that my memory is not the best. I’m not sure if this...reactionscomments
Sometimes the Truth is Hard to HearIn a previous article, I talked about my weight loss adventure and how hard it was to get motivated and STAY motivated...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy and Memory: When Recollections VaryI have a memory of a vivid hallucination with my narcolepsy. It's a traumatic memory. I remember feeling frightened. I remember running to...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy: It's the Little ThingsBeing diagnosed with narcolepsy changes your life in many ways. There are some changes which are easy to notice from the outside...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
If Cats Could Talk (Part 2): Having a BrotherThis article is part of a series written from the perspective of Kerly's cat, DJ. You can read Part 1 here. Back...reactions1comment
Adding Naps to My Daily RoutineI have been a napper from as far back as I can remember. My mom has told me I would always fall...reactions4comments
8 Natural Ways to Stay AwakeWe are always searching for new ways to stay awake, and while medication is undeniably essential for many of us, we can’t...reactions4comments
