Dealing With Narcolepsy Stigma Within the FamilyLiving with narcolepsy isn't just an individual journey; it's a shared experience within the intricate web of family dynamics. While we hope...reactions6comments
Discovering Different Types of CataplexyCataplexy is a symptom of narcolepsy that consists of sudden muscle weakness or even temporary paralysis. It can be triggered by many...reactions5comments
In Sickness and in HealthI did not receive my narcolepsy diagnosis until about year after I took my vows with my husband. We, like many other...reactions3comments
My Day of RestDo you have a day of the week that you look forward to? Is it a day you have off from work...reactions6comments
Movies and DozingA common thought people have when a date or family member falls asleep during a movie is, "Wow, guess they weren’t that...reactions3comments
The Next StepI recently earned my barbering diploma. I will officially get my certificate in September or October. Last year, I decided to go...reactions1comment
5 Ways I Keep Up With ChoresDaily life with narcolepsy can be difficult. There are many ways in which symptoms can impact us, including sleep attacks and brain...reactions4comments
The Empty Validation of a Narcolepsy DiagnosisI’ve been diagnosed for almost 6 years now, and as much as it feels like it was only yesterday... it also feels...reactions8comments
Breaking Up With NarcolepsyDo you ever find that periods of stress can worsen your narcolepsy symptoms? I recently found myself at the tail end of...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy and Surgery: Advocating for MyselfI have been struggling with my neck for quite a while. For some reason, I attributed it to sleeping more than the...reactions4comments
Narcolepsy Hallucinations and the 5 SensesAs someone who regularly experiences hallucinations, it’s a topic that I find especially interesting. There is so much that we don’t understand...reactions17comments
Starting Hard ConversationsI’ve been living with narcolepsy since my college years. It was then that personal relationships with other people suddenly became much harder...reactions1comment
My Job Title Does Not Define Me!Have you ever imagined how different life would be if you didn’t go to work each day? I used to daydream about...reactionscomments
Living With Narcolepsy and ParasomniaLiving with a sleep disorder can be a challenging and often isolating experience. Two out of the 5 sleep disorders I have...reactionscomments
5 Ways I Survived College With Excessive Daytime SleepinessIn December of 2022, I turned in my senior thesis and received my degree. Then, in May 2023, I walked for my...reactionscomments
When Having Narcolepsy Ruins Your DayI recently had the experience of getting my day ruined by narcolepsy — or, rather, my day was ruined because of the...reactionscomments
When Weather Affects My SymptomsSummer is here! I don’t know about you, but a hot summer day is bittersweet for me. I love to lay in...reactionscomments
5 Ways I Cope With Narcolepsy BurnoutLiving with narcolepsy means that I have a low energy capacity. This means that I only have so much energy to allocate...reactions17comments
The Benefits of Using a Pill Box OrganizerFor as long as I’ve known myself, I’ve been aware that my memory is not the best. I’m not sure if this...reactionscomments
Sometimes the Truth is Hard to HearIn a previous article, I talked about my weight loss adventure and how hard it was to get motivated and STAY motivated...reactions1comment
