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
Advocacy: One Person Can Make a DifferenceJohn F. Kennedy once said, "One person can make a difference, and everyone should try." The world is such an enormous place...reactions1comment
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
Explaining Narcolepsy to ChildrenI have been thankful for finding the thing that I might be doing for the rest of my life, and that’s working...reactions3comments
The Story of When I Mixed Alcohol and StimulantsOne of the worst experiences I’ve ever had was the day I accidentally mixed methylphenidate with alcohol. It was an experience that...reactions5comments
Who’s Who in the Sleep Clinic?If you’re going to participate in a sleep study, you may encounter more than one person working at a clinic, and several...reactions2comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Give Yourself Grace During the HolidaysThe smell of turkey in the oven, the flickering of candlelight, the sound of family members catching up. It is that time...reactions5comments
Meet Taylor, From Project Sleep!Taylor Dillon (she/her) is one of the smartest people I know — I’ll start my interview with her off there. Her knowledge...reactionscomments
How to Help People With Narcolepsy Feel SeenLiving with an invisible illness like narcolepsy can make us feel invisible, too. I can imagine that it’s difficult for people who...reactions9comments
If Cats Could Talk (Part 2): Having a BrotherThis article is part of a series written from the perspective of Kerly's cat, DJ. You can read Part 1 here. Back...reactions1comment
5 Creative Ways I Manage Sleep ParalysisThere are few things more terrifying than the nightmares, hallucinations, and sleep paralysis that can plague people with narcolepsy. Before I was...reactions2comments
The Narcoleptic Metamorphosis: From Social Butterfly to HermitGrowing up, I was always a social butterfly. I always had friends over, was always attending events like concerts and poetry nights...reactions9comments
Conducting My Own Narcolepsy ResearchI recently finished my master's degree in health psychology. I'm so happy because I achieved a distinction which I am incredibly proud...reactions3comments
Did They Break Up With Me Because of My Narcolepsy?Dating with narcolepsy is difficult. From the naps we need frequently, to late-night dinners and activities being a no-go, there are a...reactions6comments
My First Hallucination ExperienceIt was only when I was diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of 28 that I started connecting the dots and remembered...reactions2comments
Where Does Narcolepsy Stigma Come From?When I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, I internalised all of the stigma that comes with it. Narcolepsy is often not taken...reactions5comments
My Top 5 Narcolepsy and Sleep PodcastsUntil the pandemic occurred in 2020, I had never listened to a podcast, but after I’d finished a 3-month-long binge of Netflix...reactions2comments
Productivity and NarcolepsyAs a person with narcolepsy, I struggle with productivity. Brain fog has been one of the most inhibiting symptoms for me. It...reactions2comments
