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 Comments12 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
Narcolepsy and Health-Related AnxietyBefore I started experiencing symptoms of narcolepsy, my health was pretty good. I'd only been to the doctor a handful of times in my entire life. My medical record is... By Bella Kilmartin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Holistic Narcolepsy Remedies: Part 3 – Equine TherapyHolistic therapies have been around for centuries. I currently utilize holistic therapies in addition to the Western medication I need to adequately treat my narcolepsy symptoms. These symptoms include sleep... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Thought Home Buying Was Supposed to Be Fun!I have always wanted to be a homeowner. To be honest, I never thought it would happen for me. My narcolepsy has prevented me from working full time, and owning... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bonfire Tales: Stories of DisabilityMy name is Tatiana and I have type 1 narcolepsy. I recently moved into an adorable pine-paneled studio in the White Mountains of Arizona. It took me a full day... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Narcolepsy Service Dog Was Turned AwayThunder cracked above my head. I watched the trees as they shivered in response. A light drizzle misted my face as I dodged a puddle. My service dog, a hearty... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Toxic Relationship With Sleep: A Realistic Portrait of NarcolepsyIn the movies, narcolepsy is depicted as a person falling asleep with their face in their food, or while standing straight up in the middle of a busy room, or... By Kenzie Mackin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Accepting Help and Accommodations for a Hidden DisabilityI struggled during my time at sixth form with narcolepsy. However, I managed to get the grades I needed to go to university and complete my bachelor's degree in psychology... By Bella Kilmartin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Art of Making Sourdough With NarcolepsyHave you ever tried making bread from your own homemade sourdough starter? A sourdough starter utilizes yeasts that work much more slowly than instant yeast. Caring for and maintaining a... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Benefits of Facing Your Fears: Starting a BlogWill Smith once said, “The best things in life are on the other side of fear.” This was a lesson I learned when I decided to create my blog and... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Can You Have a Chronic Illness and Believe in the Word of God?This world is not perfect. It is filled with sadness, loneliness, and sickness. Sometimes I want to use this as a reason to be angry with God for allowing me... By Gabrielle Keith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Holistic Narcolepsy Remedies: Part 2The word holistic is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.” Rather... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Top 10 Songs That Inspire MeMusic has always been a true refuge in times of struggle for me. Its ability to enable us to feel understood and ultimately, not alone in our struggles, is undeniably... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Having Narcolepsy Is a Full-Time Job: Narcolepsy in the WorkplaceThink back on your longest week at work. Maybe you worked 40 hours, or maybe you worked more. Maybe you had a million deadlines to meet, and either you met... By Kenzie Mackin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments