Awake, Aware, Advocating: Honoring World Narcolepsy DaySeptember is building all month toward World Narcolepsy Day on September 22, 2026. This is our community's moment to come together, dismantle...reactionscomments
Participate In World Narcolepsy Day 2026 & Enter Our GiveawayHere at Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are celebrating World Narcolepsy Day 2026 (this year on Monday, September 22) by giving back to our incredible...reactions4comments
Narcolepsy and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Why Is Narcolepsy So Isolating?It is estimated that between 135,000 and 200,000 people in the U.S. suffer from narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a relatively rare sleep disorder...reactions3comments
Can't Sleep, Won't Sleep (Part 2): More Narcolepsy Rituals for a Sleepy NightEditor's note: Read Can't Sleep, Won't Sleep (Part 1) here People can assume that having narcolepsy just means that I get extra...reactionscomments
Loving a Narcoleptic: A Letter to My Future LoveI am a narcoleptic. I am not like anyone you have ever known. Life with me will be different and can be...reactions15comments
Arizonan Summers Make My Narcolepsy UnlivableI’ve lived in Arizona for my entire life. The dry, baking heat has enveloped me since I was a child. Just like...reactions6comments
The Detriments of ExpectationsEveryone has the tendency to expect things from others. In my case, I am often expected to live the life of a...reactions5comments
Behind the Scenes of Narcolepsy: The Hidden Dangers“Dangerous” is a word most would probably not associate with narcolepsy. It’s just a sleep disorder, right? What could possibly be dangerous...reactions17comments
Can’t Sleep, Won’t Sleep: Narcolepsy Rituals for a Sleepy NightFrom late-night baking sessions, to impromptu midnight reading sessions, here are some of the activities that I get into when I can’t...reactionscomments
Sleep Hygiene, Redefined: Making It Work for MeImproving sleep hygiene is often one of the first tools that doctors will suggest to reduce a patient’s fatigue level. And often...reactionscomments
4 Reasons to Subscribe to Our Weekly NewsletterDo you want more information about narcolepsy? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by...reactionscomments
Understanding the Effects of Narcolepsy on Your Sex LifeNarcolepsy can have an impact on many different aspects of your life, including your sex life. If narcolepsy is affecting your sexual...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy Runs in the FamilyI’m pretty sure we all have those strange family stories that get passed down from generation to generation, but I often entertained...reactions27comments
College and NarcolepsyI recently started going to college again this summer, and I am full-time. This is the first time I have been in...reactions25comments
My Childhood of Narcolepsy MisdiagnosisSince being diagnosed, I have been looking back more and more on my childhood and how I would act. I personally think...reactions12comments
Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care With a Rare DiseaseYoung people living with a rare disease are living longer than ever. That’s the good news. The less-good news is that not...reactionscomments
Am I a Bad Friend?My partner and I were driving in the car when I turned to him and asked, "Am I a bad friend?" I...reactions4comments
SSI and Medicaid: Moving to a Place Based on Healthcare“What do you mean I’m not eligible for Medicare?” I groan into the phone. “I’m on Social Security, aren’t I?” At this...reactionscomments
Camping With NarcolepsyIt is tough being an outdoorsy person with a disability. This probably doesn’t come as a surprise. A disability is defined as...reactions1comment
