Book Review: Wide Awake and Dreaming by Julie FlygareA little over a year after I was diagnosed with narcolepsy, I kept seeing other people talk about Julie Flygare’s book Wide...reactions4comments
Meet Our Advocate – Judy FergusonAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview...reactions4comments
Tomorrow Is a New Day!As I lay here in twilight, I think to myself, tomorrow is the day! I am going to wake up, put my...reactions4comments
If I Had the Perfect Support SystemIf I had the perfect support system, it would be almost a completely different world. No more explaining. No more apologizing. Everyone...reactions6comments
Acknowledging Sleep Attack AlertsA pile of fur, my service dog sulks on our couch. A pair of bright eyes peer dolefully behind shaded lashes. Her...reactions2comments
Is Narcolepsy Slowing My Metabolism?Narcolepsy is a nervous system disease that affects 1 out of every 2,000 people. People with narcolepsy cannot control when they fall...reactions5comments
Meet Our Advocate - Rebecca NoyesAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview...reactions1comment
Meet Our Advocate - Elle WalesAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview...reactionscomments
You Describe Air, I'll Describe NarcolepsyWriting is my saving grace. It teaches me to structure my thoughts and enables me to effectively express myself in order to...reactions11comments
Exploring New Hobbies With Narcolepsy: Baking, Photography, and Tattoo ArtNarcolepsy type 1 is a combination of constant exhaustion, fading into sleep at a moment’s notice, and cataplexy. These symptoms have impeded...reactions4comments
Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Drowsy Driving, and the Diagnosis HopI must trace back decades to recall when I first realized daytime sleepiness wasn’t normal. Only after several hops from one diagnosis...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
Tips for Safely Napping in Your Car With Narcolepsy or Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH)When you live with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), you often cannot predict the onset of fatigue. Overwhelming exhaustion may strike at any...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
