Narcolepsy Medical Care Transitions and Challenges (Part 1 of 2)I recently helped a friend and fellow person with narcolepsy briefly by sharing my personal experience regarding medical provider transitions and challenges...reactionscomments
What Helps Me Wake Up EarlyMy diagnosis of narcolepsy did not happen until after I graduated from college. I was fortunate to land a job at the...reactions1comment
More Than Just Sleep: Honoring Narcolepsy AwarenessWelcome to Narcolepsy Awareness Month! This is a pivotal time for us to come together to dismantle the myths surrounding narcolepsy, advocate...reactionscomments
Can’t Sleep, Can’t Stay AwakeWhen I explain to people that I have narcolepsy, one common way people like to respond is by saying, “Wow, I’d love...reactions6comments
Behind the Scenes of Narcolepsy: The Struggle to Remember“Seriously, you forgot?” This is a phrase I have become accustomed to hearing often in the last few years. The most common...reactions17comments
Eating With Narcolepsy Makes Me TiredLong gone are the days where I could eat a full breakfast and feel energized for the day. At the onset of...reactions43comments
Dating With NarcolepsyNarcolepsy can be an annoying third-wheel on a date. With your nerves on edge and excitement brewing, it can be difficult to...reactionscomments
The Dos and Do Nots of Traveling With NarcolepsyHello and welcome aboard flight number 7899 with service to your favorite vacation spot. Thank you so much for choosing to fly...reactions6comments
How to Cope with Narcolepsy Stigma from FamilyLiving with narcolepsy isn't just an individual journey; it's a shared experience within the intricate web of family dynamics. While we hope...reactions13comments
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
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
What Is Automatic Behavior in Narcolepsy?Automatic behavior is when someone experiences a temporary brief sleep episode during an activity (e.g., eating and writing) and automatically continues with...reactions32comments
A Day in the Life: Idiopathic HypersomniaBeing someone with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), it causes me to sleep an excessive amount. Sometimes detailing my day-to-day habits is enlightening to...reactionscomments
What My Insomnia Looks LikeHaving both narcolepsy and insomnia can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to getting a good night's sleep for...reactions12comments
How I Combat Brain Fog: Part 1This article is Part 1 of a 2-part series on managing brain fog. Read Part 2 here! Brain fog is perhaps one...reactions3comments
How a Daily Routine Helps With My NarcolepsyI never realized how important a routine is until I was diagnosed with narcolepsy. Before narcolepsy, I would go to bed and...reactions2comments
Lonely Nights: The Social Impact of NarcolepsyOne of the most difficult side effects of living with narcolepsy is the inability to stay up late. People don’t wake up...reactions6comments
Long Road to TreatmentIt can take months to years to get diagnosed with narcolepsy. For myself, once I got my narcolepsy diagnosis, I thought the...reactions2comments
Skin and Body Temperature and NarcolepsyNarcolepsy can be a difficult condition where people experience both daytime and nighttime symptoms connected to waking up and falling asleep. Daytime...reactionscomments
Sleepiness Is Not Laziness: The Way We Act in Our Dreams Is ProofThe narcolepsy community has long used this phrase. This is because, unfortunately, a lot of people still think of sleepiness this way...reactions10comments
