Money Challenges: How Narcolepsy Affects Financial IndependenceAside from the condition itself, there's an added burden tied to narcolepsy that hardly receives recognition — the struggle to be financially...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy and Feeling Chronically AloneLiving with a chronic illness is hard. Living with an invisible chronic illness like narcolepsy is hard and extremely lonely. As a...reactions6comments
How To Tell Your Employer About Your NarcolepsyWorking a full-time or part-time job with narcolepsy can be highly challenging. Not knowing how they may react, or how you may...reactions10comments
Narcolepsy and the Cloak of IsolationAs the years go by, there's a subtle weight that descends, a deepening sensation of isolation that accompanies the unrelenting hold of...reactionscomments
What Does It Mean to Be Invisible?What does it mean to be invisible? I have been thinking about this concept ever since I was introduced to the term "invisible...reactions6comments
Invisibility: Blessing or Curse?There are many illnesses that are fairly visually obvious. Many chronic conditions may be difficult — or, at times, even impossible —...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
You Aren’t Lazy! You Have Narcolepsy!I can fall asleep within minutes of laying down and struggle to stay motivated throughout my day. If you come to my...reactions14comments
My Secret to Reducing Narcolepsy SymptomsJune 2020 is my 1 year anniversary of sharing my narcolepsy story on social media. When I started, I had finally overcome a...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy Community Views: World Narcolepsy Day 2025For World Narcolepsy Day 2025, we turned to the narcolepsy community to find out what it's really like to live with this...reactions1comment
(Now Closed)Participate In World Narcolepsy Day 2025 & Enter Our GiveawayThe Ergonomic Nap and Travel Pillow Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Here at Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are celebrating World...reactions4comments
How Narcolepsy Styles MeFrom pajamas to out-the-door, this guide gives you a peek into my narcolepsy-related wardrobe choices. Narcolepsy makes it difficult for me to...reactions1comment
Is a Career With Idiopathic Hypersomnia Possible?Throughout my life, I went through a bunch of career changes before I was even diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). As a...reactionscomments
Dating and Idiopathic HypersomniaWith another Valentine's Day come and gone, the holiday reminds me about the struggles I’ve had with dating due to my idiopathic...reactions2comments
"I Don't Have Narcolepsy?": Lauryn's JourneyI was back in my dorm room after finishing my classes for the day. The time slot after my classes was my...reactions3comments
Another Day in the LifeI felt compelled to write another “A Day in the Life” piece about living with idiopathic hypersomnia. The first article I wrote...reactionscomments
Bedtime PoetryI've always been disabled Without knowing it Sleeping my day away thinking that it was normal when it wasn't hoping that one...reactionscomments
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
What Narcolepsy StoleMy world is different from yours. When I wake up in the morning, my first thoughts are never about what I’ll be...reactions12comments
The Story of When I Mixed Alcohol and StimulantsOne of the worst experiences I’ve ever had was the day I accidentally mixed methylphenidate with alcohol. It was an experience that...reactions5comments
