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
Holistic Narcolepsy Remedies: Part 1For 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... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Returning to College (After Being Diagnosed With Narcolepsy)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... By Gabrielle Keith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 could then get my medication, and things could... By Alyssa Walker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Rare is Narcolepsy? The Relationship Between Narcolepsy and Mental IllnessContent 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... By Kenzie Mackin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Disabled Hikers Are Valid TooA typical Monday morning might find me toeing a rocky trail in the middle of a forest. Unlike working, hiking is something that I can do on my own time... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Meditating With My Body: Yoga and NarcolepsyA 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... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Crazy Story: It All Started With a HallucinationHave 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... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
World Narcolepsy Day Ostrichpillow Giveaway!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... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Personal Awareness CelebrationThis 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... By Vanessa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Love You, but Will You Return to Work Please?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... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
6 Ways Narcolepsy Has Affected My Mental HealthNarcolepsy is a condition for which there is no cure. This means that those of us who have it will live with it for the rest of our lives. This... By Bella Kilmartin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finding the Right Doctor (Part 2): Making the SwitchThis article is the second of a series. Be sure to check out Part 1, Finding the Right Doctor: What Poor Care Looks Like. By this point, I had been... By Gabrielle Keith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
‘Brittany Runs A Marathon’: What About When Lifestyle Changes Don’t Fix You?Brittany Runs a Marathon (available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video) is a tale of the arduous journey of one woman in making healthy lifestyle choices that ultimately leave her... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Working SacrificeIt may sound strange, but my biggest fear in relation to my narcolepsy...is having my professionalism called into question. This may not relate to everyone, but being a single, childless... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
If Cats Could TalkMy name is DJ Bwoga, and I am a Russian blue mixed cat. Kerly adopted me in December 2017. When I would think of adoption, I hoped to be chosen... By Kerly Joy Bwoga2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments