The Narcoleptic Insomniac ParadoxI sleep a lot. I fall asleep on the bus, the train, in waiting rooms, in church. Slightly busy days for the...reactions15comments
The War Between Sleeping and DreamingAs a person with narcolepsy, I sleep a lot, and I am almost always sleepy. It is often a surprise to people...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy Misdiagnosis: Overlapping Symptoms of Mental Health ConditionsContent Note: This article discusses depression and self-injury. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources...reactions7comments
Humour as a Coping Mechanism for NarcolepsyNarcolepsy is no laughing matter. As a matter of fact, no chronic illness is something to laugh about. Having said this, I...reactions1comment
Life With and Without CataplexyImagine living life constantly on the edge, where a simple joke could cause your knees to buckle, or a surge of anger...reactions2comments
A Cataplexy AttackI’m sitting with my family, and I know they can tell it’s one of those days. It’s one of those days where...reactions2comments
Cataplexy TriggersThere is one particular question about narcolepsy that I would most like to be answered. In my opinion, I feel that when...reactions8comments
The Evolution of My Cataplexy ProgressionMost people I’ve spoken to have expressed that one of their first symptoms of narcolepsy was excessive daytime sleepiness. This was not...reactions34comments
Worrying About Graduate School and Accommodations for Idiopathic HypersomniaIn December 2023 I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in English. It wasn't easy being a college student with idiopathic hypersomnia. I...reactionscomments
Go to Sleep!This is a little reminder for myself and anyone else out there who may need it. You have narcolepsy – a chronic...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
Half Asleep but Still DreamingEach day that I live with narcolepsy, I am learning how to better describe so many of the bizarre symptoms that I...reactions23comments
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
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...reactions16comments
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
