Frankincense: A Natural Aid for NarcolepsyThe frankincense tree has been on the planet for a really long time. One of its most notable acknowledgments is that the Wise Men brought it as a gift to...reactionscomments
Sleep Is My SuperpowerLooking back on the last 10 years of my life, there were definitely some red flags that should have led me to seek help for my sleepiness. My friends and...reactions3comments
5 Tips for Parents Dealing With Children With NarcolepsyEvery day I wake up in the middle of the night thanks to good old narcolepsy. Usually, I flip over to take my medicine to go right back to sleep...reactions1comment
Sexual Health and Narcolepsy With Cataplexy: A Male PerspectiveLet’s talk about sex, baby Let’s talk about you and me Let’s talk about all the good things And the bad things that may be In 1990, the duo Salt-N-Pepa...reactionscomments
Help, My Spouse Has Narcolepsy!Narcolepsy hit us like a bus. One day I was healthy, then one day, I was not. Over the course of a year, my husband, Jeremy, watched me go from an...reactionscomments
My Journey With NarcolepsyMy name is Gabrielle, I am a full-time music teacher living in Kentucky. I have been diagnosed with narcolepsy since 2018 and I want to educate people about what it...reactions2comments
Mom Life and Narcolepsy: PregnancyNarcolepsy is exhausting. Pregnancy is exhausting. Put them together and a level of exhaustion that is almost paralyzing becomes a reality. My first 3 pregnancies, I did NOT have narcolepsy...reactions2comments
What It's Like Living With a Rare DiseaseLiving with a rare disease is not easy. There are a lot of rare diseases out there. Narcolepsy is the rare disease that I live with. I know zero people...reactionscomments
Fighting the Desire to Sleep ForeverContent Note: This article describes suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Suicide. It’s a hard topic to broach, but...reactions2comments
The Exhaustion of Just Making It Through the Day: Helping Others to UnderstandLiving with narcolepsy can involve fighting excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue on a daily basis. Getting through each day and engaging in daily activities can feel like a never-ending battle...reactions10comments
Your Voice, Your Vote: Advocating for ChangeThe goal of this article is to bring about awareness of issues related to people with disabilities and to encourage eligible voters to exercise that right. Anyone looking for my...reactions2comments
One Bad AppleI would like to share an experience I had with a medical provider I had the misfortune of meeting. He was one of a handful of bad apples I have...reactionscomments
4 Reasons to Subscribe to Our Weekly NewsletterDo you want more information about narcolepsy? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by this condition? If you answered “yes” to any...reactionscomments
The Struggle and Stigma of Narcolepsy MedicationsAs people with narcolepsy, most of us take some type of medication every day. They help us to live as close to “normal” as possible. However, acquiring the medications we...reactions8comments
5 Tips to Be Successful in College With NarcolepsyDealing with narcolepsy and the workload of college can be a stressful experience. You could have 4 exams, 7 assignments, a pop quiz, and a 15-page paper all due within...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy, Dreams, and the "Emotional Hangover"Most people with narcolepsy will know what it’s like to experience wild dreams. With our brains hard-wired to lapse into REM at a moment’s notice, we can sometimes feel like...reactions35comments
Concentrating With Narcolepsy Is Harder Than It LooksI started an article last week, and it has taken me 3 sessions and one redo to complete! So I decided my next article would be about how hard it...reactions10comments
World Narcolepsy Day - Take Over the WorldTaking over the world one story at a time.Pinky: “Gee, Brain, what are we going to do tonight?” Brain: “The same thing we do every night, Pinky. Try to take...reactionscomments
Relationships and Narcolepsy: 3 Important ConversationsWhen it comes to relationships, every couple will have their issues - but when one of you has narcolepsy, this can bring up some unique challenges! As a person with...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...reactionscomments
