Living

It is often hard to know what to ask – or even where to begin – when you have questions about a new diagnosis. Many community members on this site...

I don't even remember how long I've been without medication. I remember thinking about how important it was to me and how important medication is to my life and my...

As a person living with narcolepsy, I often feel the pressure of loneliness that comes along with living with a rare disease. Some days it feels like no one understands...

In my journey with narcolepsy, TED Talks have been a beacon of inspiration, not just as a source of information but as a vital tool in managing my mental health...

Binge eating is a complicated issue with many possible sources of cause, from psychological to neurochemical. New medications are being developed that reduce binge-eating cravings. However, if the source of...

The forums section of Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about narcolepsy. These forums also have been a place to vent, find...

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Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Developing positive coping strategies can help you take back some control. Here are some tips to help you move forward after a...

As a person with narcolepsy, it’s important for me to find accessible ways to advocate for our community. As a person with severe Type 1 narcolepsy, I constantly feel like...

Sleep apnea and narcolepsy are both sleep disorders. But that is where the similarities between the two end. I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea as long as I have...

Living with narcolepsy is a rollercoaster of realities that often collide, leaving me caught between wakefulness and dreams in a way that's far from whimsical. Let's walk through the raw...

I have a German Shepherd service dog that I’ve had since she was eight weeks old. She is now at least five years old and we have an unbreakable bond...

I love traveling and I love sunny warm weather. I will admit that with my narcolepsy, summer can be a little more taxing. But still if I am looking for...

When I explain to people that I have narcolepsy, one common way people like to respond is by saying, “Wow, I’d love to be able to sleep all of the...

Competition is an innate part of existing as human beings but can be generalized across anything living. Things that humans have built can be taken for granted based on the...

I've always been disabled Without knowing it Sleeping my day away thinking that it was normal when it wasn't hoping that one day my sleep would stop hindering me from...

The first stimulant I was introduced to was Modafinil, and as much as I used to view it as one of the best and most memorable moments, I now realize...

As a person with narcolepsy, I am always thinking about safety. It is the one thing that I am always aware of. I analyze the stores I walk into, and...

Narcolepsy is a neurological disease characterized by an inability to regulate sleep or wake cycles. This means that during the day when most people are awake, people with narcolepsy struggle...

Living with narcolepsy can be a challenge and is not always easy. One of the things that I struggled with in the early days of my narcolepsy was a feeling...