5 Ways to Instantly Shift a Bad MoodWe all have those days when we feel extremely down, irritable, or are simply just in a bad mood for no reason...reactionscomments
A Year of Narcolepsy in Review2021 has held quite a bit in store for me. I lost the entirety of my art collection along with most everything...reactionscomments
Automatic Behavior: Navigating Through EpisodesHave you ever lost 5 full minutes of your life? You sit at your desk and look at the time. It's 11:05...reactions6comments
Narcolepsy in Literature: 'The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict'I have frequently seen misrepresentations of narcolepsy in the media. The majority of media featuring people with narcolepsy focuses more on getting...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
Virtual Meetings or In-Person: Which Is More Accessible?The first time I ever attended a virtual meeting was in the beginning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, I’ve come...reactions10comments
The Detriments of ExpectationsEveryone has the tendency to expect things from others. In my case, I am often expected to live the life of a...reactions5comments
My Body Is Trying to Kill MeAs I sit here in the Kenyan countryside in the 32-degree (C) heat, I find myself reflecting on the crazy 3 months...reactions5comments
What Does It Cost to Live With Narcolepsy?Narcolepsy is a chronic disorder caused by changes to your brain’s sleep-wake cycle. This results in excessive daytime sleepiness and sometimes the...reactions1comment
My Second Semester of CollegeAs I am coming to the end of my second semester of college, I look back and there are a lot of...reactions11comments
Juggling Chronic IllnessesYou know when you think you have everything figured out, and then life throws you a curveball? Well, the last 18 months...reactions4comments
Narcolepsy in the WildernessAs a person with narcolepsy, I have significant limitations in my daily life. Sleep attacks are routine for me and often occur...reactions4comments
Ritalin Almost Destroyed My LifeAfter almost 5 years following my diagnosis, you would think that I would have learned how to live with this condition. After...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
Trauma and NarcolepsyI know a day is going to be difficult when I wake up from nightmare after nightmare. Visions spin in my head...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
