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At 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...

Holistic 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...

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...

My 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...

Thunder 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...

In 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...

I 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...

Have 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...

Will 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...

Music 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...

Think 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...

For years I attempted to get my life back to the "normal" I had before my narcolepsy onset. My new normal with this condition is treacherous, to say the least...

In 2013, I graduated high school and began my college career. I studied music education in hopes of one day becoming a college professor. The world seemed to be against...

I was diagnosed with narcolepsy in May 2013, and at the time, it was such a relief. I felt as though I could then get my medication, and things could...

Content Note: This article discusses depression and self-injury. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. There is a strong bond between narcolepsy...

A typical Sunday afternoon often finds me shaking and sweating over my yoga mat, trying to focus simultaneously on my breath and balance. The lingering smell of incense fills my...

Have you ever had anyone think that you were truly crazy? I have. And these days, it's something I experience on a regular basis. To be fair, I can't blame...

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! September 22 is World Narcolepsy Day! World Narcolepsy Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about narcolepsy globally. This...

This month I celebrate my birthday, but not only do I celebrate the day my mother presented me to the world, it also brings me to a new level of...

I would like to begin by saying I love my husband! He is my best friend and soulmate. We hardly ever squabble, and he is very understanding of my narcolepsy...