The Curious Link Between Narcolepsy and ADHDI’ve realised that since I was diagnosed with narcolepsy, I’ve learned so much about myself, and I continue to do so the...reactions39comments
New Narcolepsy, New LifeIt is possible to be "born with" narcolepsy and never experience life without it. However, I was not born with narcolepsy. My...reactions1comment
Support SystemsIn January 2024, it will be 4 years since being officially diagnosed and starting my idiopathic hypersomnia advocacy journey. When I started...reactionscomments
Community Views: What I Wish My Friends and Family KnewFor many people with narcolepsy, finding comfort and support in friends and family is an essential part of the condition journey. When...reactionscomments
Long Road to TreatmentIt can take months to years to get diagnosed with narcolepsy. For myself, once I got my narcolepsy diagnosis, I thought the...reactions2comments
My Dogs Have Saved Me From MyselfI know that taking care of animals can be tough at times, but the benefit we gain from having them in our...reactions3comments
4 Ways to Survive the Holidays With NarcolepsyLiving with narcolepsy means that we have to live life around our condition. Unfortunately, we don’t get the holidays off from our...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy Medication & Weight ChangesWhen I was diagnosed with narcolepsy at 28 years old, there were many things I worried about... but my weight was certainly...reactionscomments
Falling Asleep in PublicIf you have narcolepsy, chances are you’ve been in this situation, too. You’re in the grocery store, looking at colorful cereal boxes...reactions4comments
Narcolepsy: A Comorbidity Magnet?Recently I have been unable to get one question out of my mind: Is narcolepsy a magnet for other illnesses, disorders, and diseases? It...reactions14comments
Is There Anything Positive About Narcolepsy?I was recently asked to say something positive about narcolepsy. I must admit, I could not come up with anything right there...reactions5comments
Snuggle Up With a Good BookOne of my favorite hobbies has always been reading. In elementary school, I spent my lunch period hanging out with the school...reactions1comment
When Friends Understand… or Don’tThe longer I live, the more friends I have. (Not all at once, though.) My social life started suffering when my narcolepsy...reactions3comments
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
No, You’re NOT Tired Like Me!As a person with narcolepsy, I am always tired to a certain degree. When people ask me how I am, a common...reactions3comments
Yes, I Can DrivePeople automatically assume a lot of things when I first tell them I have idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). It causes them to jump...reactions10comments
Narcolepsy Extrovert to IntrovertI recently heard this analogy: An introvert wakes up in the morning with 5 coins, and every interaction takes a coin, and at...reactions3comments
Narcolepsy Symptoms Can Be Scary!It’s that time of year again — the air is turning chilly, pumpkins are popping up on every corner, steaming mugs of...reactionscomments
My Limitations Are Up to Me!I feel like I’ve had to go back into self-advocating for myself once more. It is not that I ever quit sticking...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life: Idiopathic HypersomniaBeing someone with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), it causes me to sleep an excessive amount. Sometimes detailing my day-to-day habits is enlightening to...reactionscomments
