My Journey of Becoming a FirefighterI have been an EMT for 3 and a half years now, and I am now finishing up classes to become a firefighter. I’ve been in this class for almost... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Meet Our Advocate - Christina ChristensenAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview series, we get to know our advocates better... By Christina Christensen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exploring New Hobbies With Narcolepsy: Painting, Hiking, and Bird-WatchingIt can be difficult to participate in life when I am constantly fighting sleep. Cataplexy can also interfere with my ability to enjoy certain activities. For example, when my cataplexy... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meet Our Advocate - Alyssa WalkerAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview series, we get to know our advocates better... By Alyssa Walker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What My Insomnia Looks LikeHaving both narcolepsy and insomnia can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to getting a good night's sleep for me. Unless I am overly exhausted at night... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Tips for Safely Napping in Your CarWhen you live with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), you often cannot predict the onset of fatigue. Overwhelming exhaustion may strike at any time. While always inconvenient, this can be dangerous... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Creating a Sleep Paralysis DemonEvil (2019) is a television show that depicts many psychological and medical incidents in supernatural ways. Produced by CBS Studios and King Size Productions, the show includes depictions of sleep... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Narcolepsy From a Different PerspectiveAs a narcolepsy patient, I struggle with my condition every day. It’s a fact I can’t change, and one I still struggle to accept. As patients, the obstacles we face... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Deep Pressure Therapy: How My Service Dog Shortens My Sleep AttacksIt is 10:00 in the morning and I’m having my first sleep attack of the day. My vision blurs and the room sways in a rhythmic dance between consciousness and... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Positive Relationships and Support NetworksThe love of a partner, supportive friend, or family member can make a profound difference in life. Relationships can lean either positive or negative, potentially wreaking havoc on brain fog... By Matthew Horsnell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Following Your GutFor a while, I was going back and forth thinking to myself, Are these really my only options to manage my condition? Since I was diagnosed in June 2019, I... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Could Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help People With Idiopathic Hypersomnia or Narcolepsy?Idiopathic hypersomnia and narcolepsy are both sleep disorders. Specifically, they are both considered hypersomnia disorders. This means the main symptom is excessive sleep for both disorders. New research shows cognitive... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Feel About NapsEveryone without narcolepsy has told me how lucky I am that I can nap whenever I want. Before my diagnosis, I would sleep well over half the day some days... By Tara OConnor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Narcoleptic Friend Types According to the Enneagram (Part 2)Last year I began attending support groups for people with narcolepsy. I have gained so much extra love and support in my life because of these groups. I have been... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Biggest Misconceptions About NarcolepsyNarcolepsy is not generally understood by the general public. In fact, many who have it are asked constantly: “What is that?” Even many of those who have heard of narcolepsy... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Learning to Love Myself AgainTrigger warning: This article discusses emotional distress and mentions self-harm. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for support including the National Suicide... By Keeley Lange4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What to Expect During a Disability Hearing (In America)My phone buzzed angrily. It was 20 minutes after the hour, and I’d been scrambling about frantically. I was searching for documents from Social Security that might explain what to... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Disability Icons, Support, and Goal Setting in NarcolepsyRealistic goals are essential when living with narcolepsy or a chronic illness. Goals that are attainable allow me to keep moving forward and avoid the frustration of biting off more... By Matthew Horsnell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Importance of Advocacy: What I Want the World to Know About NarcolepsyI was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 2 in May 2019, when I was 22 years old. At first, I had so much to learn about narcolepsy in general and how... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Beanie Baby BurglarIf you are living with narcolepsy, by now, you have probably realized we have some pretty weird and strange symptoms, many that come out at night. I have always loved... By Lindsey Kizer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments