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Picture this: 2 best friends living together in their mid-20s, in their dream household, with 2 adorable puppies. We go to cafés every weekend, go to dog parks, watch movies...

The first time someone sees – or experiences – an episode of cataplexy, they may not know what it is.Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone that leads to...

When it comes to narcolepsy, I believe it’s important to not only know your triggers but to realise which factors exacerbate your symptoms. I was diagnosed in 2018, and it...

There are a variety of ways that my narcolepsy affects my dental care. From regular oral hygiene practices to dental emergencies, narcolepsy affects it all! Imagine you’re sitting in the...

Summertime and I have a love-hate relationship. Summer is the time for getting out and enjoying the warm sunshine. This is usually when families take a vacation and have new...

I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail. My narcolepsy greatly impairs me physically, and I worry about my ability to navigate appropriately despite...

Doctors have long prescribed sodium oxybate (Xyrem®) for narcolepsy. Xyrem, or SXB, helps with cataplexy, excessive daytime sleepiness, and disrupted nighttime sleep. However, SXB has a lot of sodium in...

Narcolepsy has become a huge part of my life in many ways. One of the most recent ways is the program I am in for school and my jobs. A...

Yes! I finally got Jury Duty! I have never been selected before, and it finally happened: I was given the opportunity to contribute to my community, and I was excited!...

Living with narcolepsy requires a variety of tools. Medication, for example. Adequate napping schedules, too, for many people. Service dogs for narcolepsy are also an option for mitigating symptoms. Unfortunately...

I got my first pet, an adorable puppy, when I was 27 years old. At the time, I had not yet been diagnosed with narcolepsy, so I had no idea...

Narcolepsy can be physically limiting in many ways. Whether it is sleep attacks or cataplexy, narcolepsy symptoms are chronic. These symptoms also require a variety of lifestyle modifications to live...

This isn’t the first funeral nor the last one I have been to, but it seems one thing I have become more cognizant about is my legs. As I spent...

There are many things I love about being a narcolepsy advocate. When I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, I took on all of the stigma associated with narcolepsy and internalised...

This article is the second installment of a 2-part series. Read Part 1 here!Brain fog is a major symptom of narcolepsy. It makes it difficult for me to focus on...

I’ve always been an extremely curious person and can spend hours on the internet simply searching for random things that interest me. When I was diagnosed with narcolepsy, it took...

Often, narcolepsy and other sleep disorders are not diagnosed until you're in your 30s or even later. But, looking back, many community members realized that they had displayed signs of...

This article is Part 1 of a 2-part series on managing brain fog. Read Part 2 here! Brain fog is perhaps one of the most inhibiting symptoms of narcolepsy. It...

One year ago I went abroad for the first time in my life to visit my brother in Sweden. Due to COVID-19 restrictions still being rather tight, the plane was...

At the moment, I have no specific doctor to support me with my narcolepsy. Having recently moved to another country, I once again find myself searching for the right medical...