Loving Me Unconditionally: My Journey From Sadness to LoveHave you ever or do you ever look in the mirror and ask yourself: Why did I do that stupid thing? Why...reactions7comments
Flying With My Service DogYou are staring into the seats in front of you, observing other airline passengers fumble about. Your service dog glances up at...reactionscomments
Nights Out With NarcolepsyHere in the United Kingdom, the legal drinking age is 18. We Brits are known for loving a good night out, whether...reactions9comments
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
The 4 Phases of Post-Diagnosis HealingWhat child doesn’t dream of what they will be when they grow up? A doctor, writer, singer, footballer, astronaut – we dream...reactions3comments
Driving Safely With NarcolepsyHave you ever been invited to an event, only to have your excitement immediately turn to worry about how to get to...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions12comments
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
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
