Narcolepsy and Memory: When Recollections VaryI have a memory of a vivid hallucination with my narcolepsy. It's a traumatic memory. I remember feeling frightened. I remember running to...reactionscomments
Trying a Weighted Blanket for a Better Night's SleepOne of the things I have recently been really struggling with is my sleep at night. It has been extremely fragmented, and...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy: It's the Little ThingsBeing diagnosed with narcolepsy changes your life in many ways. There are some changes which are easy to notice from the outside...reactions2comments
Living Authentically With NarcolepsyLiving with narcolepsy comes with a lot of rejection. I’ve personally lost job opportunities, friends, careers, and more due to my narcolepsy...reactions4comments
Pushing Through Limitations With AccommodationsHave you ever been invited to a concert or event and said yes, only to realize it might be a problem with...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk About SleepSomething I have been wondering about recently is how similar our sleeping and dreaming habits are within a family. Are my vivid...reactionscomments
Sleeping Cost Me My Golf ScholarshipWhen I was around 7 years old, my mother worked long shifts to support us. In turn, my grandmother ended up taking...reactionscomments
Developing an Unexpected ParasomniaHaving narcolepsy can often go hand in hand with having parasomnias. While anyone can suffer from parasomnias, those of us with narcolepsy...reactionscomments
Community Views: Parenting With NarcolepsyLiving with narcolepsy can be hard for anyone to manage, but being a parent with narcolepsy and caring for children while managing...reactions2comments
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
The Invisible Illness MaskThere are so many things that we have to conceal from the world every single day. Everyone is going through their own...reactions10comments
What Really Happens if I Call the Suicide Hotline?"One of the most depressing things about narcolepsy is knowing that this is forever with no way of being able to cure...reactionscomments
Broken ExpectationsFamily can be your biggest support system, and they can also be a huge obstacle. Wouldn’t it be great if it was...reactionscomments
Cataplexy: Is Seeing Believing?Narcolepsy is a chronic, invisible illness. This means that many of our symptoms are unable to be seen by the outside world...reactionscomments
Managing Stress and Narcolepsy: Part 2This article is Part 2 of "Managing Stress and Narcolepsy." Read Part 1 here!Narcolepsy isn’t often easy to live with. There are...reactions6comments
Pickles and GigglesHave you ever been so overwhelmed that you collapse and become paralyzed? You can hear people trying to help you, but you...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy: My University ExperienceMost people will never understand the difficulties of living with narcolepsy. For many people, studying is already a hard enough task, but...reactionscomments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Managing Insomnia and Sleep Problems in NarcolepsyInsomnia, sleeplessness, and disturbed sleep are lesser-known symptoms of narcolepsy that many people in the community experience. Some people have found relief...reactionscomments
Lost Friendships Are Not Your FaultIn my opinion, throughout the years, making friends and keeping friends with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) has been hard. I’ve lost friends because...reactions3comments
Stimulants: A Bittersweet Taste of Momentary FreedomI still remember my very first experience with stimulants. It was an experience that I can't forget even if I tried. For...reactionscomments
