Benefits of Narcolepsy Support GroupsI attended my first narcolepsy support group meeting in 2020. I was stunned to see the vibrancy and variety in people who...reactions2comments
Fairy Tales Don't Always End in Happily Ever AfterFor many years, I heard about the "miracle drug" called Xyrem. People from the United States of America who used it were...reactions1comment
Shopping With Narcolepsy Is Friggin' HardA typical Tuesday morning might find me in the aisles of my local grocery store. Tiredness is etched underneath my eyes. If...reactionscomments
Behind the Scenes of Narcolepsy: The Struggle to Remember“Seriously, you forgot?” This is a phrase I have become accustomed to hearing often in the last few years. The most common...reactions17comments
Internalized AbleismAccording to the definition given by Britannica, ableism is a type of discrimination where able-bodied people are seen as normal and superior...reactions3comments
Are People With Narcolepsy Safe?“What if I am stopped by police and can’t understand their demands?” I ask my friend, after expressing my fear of police...reactions9comments
Narcoleptic Nap Guide: Drowsy Driving Edition Part 2This article is part 2 of my Narcoleptic Nap Guide series. You can read part 1 where I share tips for reducing...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy and the Social Model of DisabilityAccording to England and Wales-based disability equality charity, Scope, The (social) model says that people are disabled by barriers in society, not by their...reactions5comments
Listen to the SignsThere are a few aspects of living with narcolepsy that the general public may not be aware of. I’m sure I have...reactions10comments
Narcolepsy and the Female OrgasmThe female orgasm. Those 3 words inspire strong though polarizing reactions. In many cultures, it is taboo. In some countries, it is...reactions4comments
Community Views: Managing Brain FogLiving with narcolepsy involves managing a variety of symptoms. The most common symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, and sleep paralysis. Many...reactionscomments
A Purpose That MattersI believe everything in life happens for a reason, particularly those experiences we wish we could avoid. Advocacy for me is sharing...reactions16comments
How Narcolepsy Leads to Disenfranchised GriefWhen we are diagnosed with narcolepsy, there is a common mixture of feelings that arise. It is incredibly validating to know that...reactions4comments
What the Narcissism Epidemic Means for People With Narcolepsy: Part 2According to The Narcissism Epidemic by Jean M. Twenge, PH.D. and W. Keith Campbell, PH.D., the narcissism epidemic in the United States...reactionscomments
Somewhere We BelongLet me begin by stating that I truly am proud to belong to this community. I have many friends who live with...reactions2comments
Narcolepsy and 'Mosquitos' Part 2: Everyday Phrases That Can Feel Like MicroaggressionsIn part one of this series, I looked into microaggressions and the things that people commonly say to me regarding my narcolepsy...reactions9comments
What the Narcissism Epidemic Means for People With Narcolepsy: Part 1Surely you’ve heard of the obesity epidemic. However, have you heard of the narcissism epidemic? According to The Narcissism Epidemic by Jean...reactionscomments
More Than Just TiredNarcolepsy is so much more than just being tired. A lot of people with narcolepsy have to take medication to help them...reactions2comments
International Travel With NarcolepsyTravel excites me for 2 main reasons: the anticipation of new adventures and the joy of seeing familiar faces. Travelling can be...reactions3comments
I'm a Dreamer, and That Is My StrengthImagine if a TV show production team had to come up with loads of new material every day for the length of...reactions2comments
