Does Narcolepsy Make Me Unreliable?As someone living with narcolepsy, I have often wondered if my condition makes me an unreliable person. Narcolepsy is an incredibly unpredictable...reactions5comments
International Travel: When Preparations Fall ApartTraveling doesn't start the day you get on the plane, train, or bus; I think traveling starts from the day you purchase...reactionscomments
Medically MisunderstoodHave you ever walked into a doctor’s office hopeful that you will receive the help you need, only to leave an hour...reactionscomments
The Subtle Differences Between Nightmares and Night Terrors: A Personal PerspectiveLiving with narcolepsy type 1 (with cataplexy) has given me a unique relationship with sleep. I’ve become quite adept at handling the...reactionscomments
Putting a Ring On It: Getting Married While Managing a Sleep DisorderSome might have noticed my recent name change from “Craine” to “Bhavnani.” As of my writing this, I exited the dating realm...reactions1comment
What’s the Deal With Stimulants?Stimulants can potentially be helpful for those of us with narcolepsy. When I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, though, sodium oxybate was...reactions8comments
Narcolepsy and the Root of MisdiagnosisThe journey to receiving a narcolepsy diagnosis often resembles a rollercoaster, fraught with misdiagnoses. It can take a long time to get...reactions14comments
Traveling with the Right TribeAs an avid traveler living with narcolepsy, I have had a wide variety of travel experiences. Often times I travel with friends...reactions4comments
NOT “Fat and Lazy” – Just NarcolepticLiving with narcolepsy as a person of a larger size can bring some added complications. I’d been overweight all my life when...reactions1comment
Keeping Your Family Connected When Raising a Child With a Rare DiseaseEditor's Note: This article was written by Elle Cole and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. Raising a child with a...reactionscomments
Hot Sleepy Girl SummerWhile I do not have a summer break from work like I did in school, a lot of activities still happen during...reactionscomments
Parental Partnership: Supporting Families With a Child Affected by a Rare DiseaseEditor's Note: This article was written by Elle Cole and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. When I became a mother...reactionscomments
Beyond Sleep: Navigating Memory Loss and Aging with NarcolepsyI not long ago had a poignant conversation with a friend who, like me, suffers from narcolepsy. Our discussion centered around the...reactions13comments
Narcolepsy Rest DaysI keep wondering, when will I feel better? I keep waiting for life to get easier with narcolepsy. So far it hasn’t...reactions2comments
How NOT to React to a Cataplexy AttackCataplexy is a sudden, brief loss of muscle tone often triggered by strong emotions. If you have never witnessed a cataplexy attack...reactionscomments
When You’re ALWAYS Tired…A typical day with a sleep disorder like narcolepsy can look like this… Wake up. Lay in bed. Bask in the morning...reactions17comments
Narcolepsy Letter to My 21-Year-Old SelfI went for lunch recently with a dear friend, someone I've known since I was 11. As we sat reminiscing, she posed...reactionscomments
Reading With NarcolepsyI love everything about books. Always have. From the crisp smell of their pages, to the buttery-soft feel of their words beneath...reactions2comments
Explaining Narcolepsy to OthersSharing a chronic diagnosis with others often feels scary. A narcolepsy diagnosis brings added challenges. Many people do not understand narcolepsy. Others...reactions7comments
Fighting for Narcolepsy Medication CoverageHave you ever had to prove to insurance that your narcolepsy medication is worth covering? This is unfortunately a common issue that...reactionscomments
