7 Techniques I Use To Avoid Sleep ParalysisIf you’ve experienced sleep paralysis, you most likely know how terrifying these experiences can be. They can range from seeing disturbing entities...reactions4comments
"I Don't Have Narcolepsy?": Lauryn's JourneyI was back in my dorm room after finishing my classes for the day. The time slot after my classes was my...reactions3comments
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
Blame My Narcolepsy, NOT ME!Living with narcolepsy can be very difficult. Depending on symptom severity and the effectiveness of the treatment plans in place, the experience...reactions5comments
Community Views: The Most Surprising Symptoms of NarcolepsyLiving with narcolepsy includes navigating many symptoms. It is a daily challenge. The symptoms can significantly alter your life. We were curious...reactions5comments
3 Typical Reactions to NarcolepsyWhen I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2018, I would have never pictured myself talking openly about it to anyone, let...reactions4comments
Falling Into Another DiagnosisI have been living with obstructive sleep apnea for about 12 years. Whilst I had heard of sleep apnea before I was...reactions4comments
Narcolepsy Is Not "Just Falling Asleep"So many people don't know what narcolepsy is. Those who do have limited knowledge and understanding. Thanks to its portrayal in the...reactions12comments
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
Strategies For Managing Automatic BehaviorsAs a person with severe type 1 narcolepsy, the question isn’t whether I will experience automatic behaviors or not – the question...reactions2comments
Cataplexy vs. MeI have been living and battling with my cataplexy since before my diagnosis 20 years ago. In the early days before my...reactions2comments
10 Ways To Self-AdvocateWe talk a lot about spreading awareness and advocacy in this community, and while both are so important, in order to do...reactions2comments
When Dreaming Is Too MuchIf you have narcolepsy like me, then you might also have vivid dreams. Chronic vivid dreams are one symptom of many that...reactionscomments
New Year, Same Old NarcolepsyRinging in the New Year can be a great opportunity to set intentions for the upcoming year. After the whirlwind of the...reactions1comment
The Full Impact of NarcolepsyThere are so many things that make our journey with narcolepsy more difficult than it has to be, but the biggest one...reactions2comments
Your Year in Review With NarcolepsyAs we all prepare to ring in the New Year of 2023, it's the perfect time to connect with each other as...reactions2comments
What Your Preferred Caffeinated Drink Says About Your DayIf you have narcolepsy, chances are that you consume caffeine. Stimulants are one of the treatment options available for narcolepsy, and caffeine...reactions2comments
Narcolepsy: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover"Don’t judge a book by its cover" is one of the most cliché phrases, but it’s still one of my favourite sayings...reactions2comments
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
Conducting My Own Narcolepsy Research: The FindingsIn a previous post, I wrote about conducting my research project for my master's degree in health psychology. My research involved interviewing...reactions8comments
