Living With PTSD and NarcolepsyI was recently diagnosed with PTSD. Though I’ve been diagnosed and treated for other mental illnesses, such as depression, I overlooked a few of my PTSD symptoms at their onset... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
How Common Are Mental Health Disorders With Narcolepsy?Doctors use the term "comorbidity" to describe a condition that occurs at the same time as another condition. Comorbid illnesses can interact in ways that make both worse. A common... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cataplexy TriggersThere is one particular question about narcolepsy that I would most like to be answered. In my opinion, I feel that when we speak of cataplexy, people's focus seems to... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
With Narcolepsy Comes LossI have not had narcolepsy my entire life; my narcolepsy symptom onset occurred in my college years. Whereas some people are diagnosed with narcolepsy very early in life, I was... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Importance of Sleep Routines and Self-CareI have been diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 for many years now and have experienced all the usual symptoms. I have phases where my excessive daytime sleepiness is prominent and... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Narcolepsy Ruined My College GraduationMy type 1 narcolepsy onset began in 2016, in the beginning of my junior year of college. My cataplexy attacks, constant uncontrollable sleep attacks, and hallucinations did not respond well... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Good and Bad of Online CommunitiesDo you belong to an online community or support group? These days, I think it’s safe to say that it’s rare to find someone who doesn’t. The world has drastically... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Your Location Impact Your Experience With Narcolepsy?Since being diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2018, my life has unfortunately been less than stable, but this experience offered me the opportunity to live in 3 different countries in the... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 began to share my thoughts about how living... By Gabrielle Keith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cataplexy 101If you have narcolepsy, there’s a chance you experience cataplexy. Cataplexy is the sudden, temporary loss of muscle tone leading to weakness and loss of voluntary muscle control. It is... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
4 Ways Narcolepsy Can Impact Your Sex LifeNarcolepsy can have an impact on many different aspects of your life, including your sex life. If narcolepsy is affecting your sexual health, you may be embarrassed to talk to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Delivery Services Help Create an Accessible World?I remember the first time I ever ordered groceries to be delivered to my house. As a kid, these services had been limited to pizza parties – so the idea... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Alone in Our StrugglesThere’s a line I wrote in my blog “Life in Flashes,” when I first started writing, that I have begun questioning lately: “Narcolepsy isn’t just one part of my life...it... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Narcolepsy and Newton's CradleAlmost everyone can picture Newton's cradle: the 5 balls hanging in the centre with the one at the side constantly being knocked into the air. I've given it some thought... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Most Supportive Family Member is 8 Years OldI am not a parent. It’s important to say this, as I am extremely aware that being a parent is something that you can only understand when you become one... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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Narcolepsy and Imposter Syndrome in the OutdoorsI recently joined a group for female writers who – like me – thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. We are a ragtag group of backpackers, trail runners, mountain bikers, hikers, campers... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is It Me or My Medication?During college, I struggled with anxiety and depression. This was prior to my narcolepsy diagnosis, and at times I wonder if the things I was experiencing weren't just symptoms of... By Gabrielle Keith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Narcolepsy and BalanceAll my life I’ve struggled with balance. Finding equilibrium is a battle I have fought internally for as long as I can remember. Still, despite being so familiar with this... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Adapting to a New City With Narcolepsy: Part 2I recently made a cross-country move from sunny Arizona to rainy Portland, Oregon. Check out Part 1 of this article for more on how I made the move and began... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments