Does Anyone Look Like Me? Underdiagnosed and UnderrepresentedSince I was a small child, I have always appreciated representation. I enjoy seeing myself represented on television, in adverts, and in literature...reactions3comments
Who I Was Before NarcolepsyI miss the old me. The me that I used to be, before narcolepsy. I miss that person that could stay up...reactionscomments
The Reality of Imposter Syndrome in Narcolepsy"Imposter syndrome" is a term that has become well-known in recent years. Although it’s frequently associated with success-related situations, it’s also very...reactionscomments
8 Natural Ways to Stay AwakeWe are always searching for new ways to stay awake, and while medication is undeniably essential for many of us, we can’t...reactions4comments
Learning to Make Myself a PriorityI am so excited to be able to share my narcolepsy experiences with all of you again! I have taken a year...reactions3comments
Narcolepsy and GriefGrief is something that I have been used to from a young age. It is extremely hard to go through, but narcolepsy...reactions1comment
Managing Stress and Narcolepsy: Part 1Narcolepsy and stress often go hand-in-hand. Cataplexy is a temporary paralysis that people with type 1 narcolepsy (like me) experience. It is...reactions4comments
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
5 Ways I Am Improving My Life With Narcolepsy This YearAll over my social media in recent months, I saw quotes like "new year, new me," or "out with the old, in...reactions5comments
7 Subtle Signs of What Might Be NarcolepsyWhen most people think of narcolepsy, they immediately envision someone who falls asleep suddenly, anywhere, anytime. However, narcolepsy is much more than...reactions23comments
Limitless, Yet LimitedI have a thirst for learning. I am always interested in developing a new skill, doing something new. I get restless and...reactionscomments
Recovering With Narcolepsy: A Tale of 2 ConditionsHave you had the pleasure of getting shingles? "Pleasure" is not the right word, of course. There is a lot of pain...reactions5comments
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
Health Leader Roundtable: Narcolepsy and Sleep Health AwarenessNarcolepsy is a sleep disorder impacting between 135,000 and 200,000 people in the United States alone. With symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness...reactionscomments
My Struggles With Sleep and NutritionI have recently realized that my relationship with sleep and nutrition is not the best. I struggle with a fear of missing...reactions1comment
5 of the Weirdest Places I've NappedLiving with narcolepsy means sometimes I have to rest my eyes in inconvenient places. There are times when I can fight through...reactions28comments
The Evolution of My CataplexyMost people I’ve spoken to have expressed that one of their first symptoms of narcolepsy was excessive daytime sleepiness. This was not...reactions21comments
Searching for DiversityI have been actively seeking out fellow people with narcolepsy for over 2 decades. I started out in online groups where I...reactions2comments
"Prove You're Disabled"... Again!The first time I went through the application process for disability benefits, it was too much to handle. I received many denial...reactions5comments
"Narcolepsy? What's That?"The number of people I know with narcolepsy grew greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-pandemic I had met a few people with...reactionscomments
