Could Fasting Improve Narcolepsy Symptoms Short-Term?Content Note: While there are clinically proven health benefits to intermittent fasting, it is not recommended for children and teens under the...reactions13comments
My Recent Kayaking Trip: No Energy, No ChoiceMy partner recently had a birthday, and in celebration of that, we decided to take a weekend trip with his parents. We...reactionscomments
What Does It Mean to Be Invisible?What does it mean to be invisible? I have been thinking about this concept ever since I was introduced to the term "invisible...reactions6comments
Embracing Creativity in NarcolepsyI always hated studying poetry in English Literature. I think it was because we studied poetry that I never connected to. However, ...reactions5comments
The Chronic Illness HouseholdPicture this: 2 best friends living together in their mid-20s, in their dream household, with 2 adorable puppies. We go to cafés...reactions1comment
Community Views: How Can We Help People Experiencing Cataplexy?The first time someone sees – or experiences – an episode of cataplexy, they may not know what it is.Cataplexy is a...reactions2comments
Narcolepsy Stressors: Monitor, Limit, AvoidWhen it comes to narcolepsy, I believe it’s important to not only know your triggers but to realise which factors exacerbate your...reactions4comments
Narcolepsy Disrupts My Dental Care!There are a variety of ways that my narcolepsy affects my dental care. From regular oral hygiene practices to dental emergencies, narcolepsy...reactions2comments
Summer Boredom and NarcolepsySummertime and I have a love-hate relationship. Summer is the time for getting out and enjoying the warm sunshine. This is usually...reactions4comments
Solo Thru-Hiking With Narcolepsy: Is It Possible?I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail. My narcolepsy greatly impairs me physically, and I...reactions5comments
Why Narcolepsy Patients Are Switching from Xyrem® (SXB) to Xywav® (LXB)Doctors have long prescribed sodium oxybate (Xyrem®) for narcolepsy. Xyrem, or SXB, helps with cataplexy, excessive daytime sleepiness, and disrupted nighttime sleep...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy Helped Me Find Something I Love to DoNarcolepsy has become a huge part of my life in many ways. One of the most recent ways is the program I...reactions2comments
Still Trying to Accept My LimitsYes! I finally got Jury Duty! I have never been selected before, and it finally happened: I was given the opportunity to...reactions2comments
My Service Dog Alerts to My Narcolepsy SymptomsLiving with narcolepsy requires a variety of tools. Medication, for example. Adequate napping schedules, too, for many people. Service dogs for narcolepsy...reactions3comments
My Experience With Pets and Sleep ParalysisI got my first pet, an adorable puppy, when I was 27 years old. At the time, I had not yet been...reactions12comments
3 Ways to Maintain Healthy Boundaries with NarcolepsyNarcolepsy can be physically limiting in many ways. Whether it is sleep attacks or cataplexy, narcolepsy symptoms are chronic. These symptoms also...reactions4comments
The Grief of Loss and NarcolepsyThis isn’t the first funeral nor the last one I have been to, but it seems one thing I have become more...reactions2comments
The Reality of AdvocacyThere are many things I love about being a narcolepsy advocate. When I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, I took on all...reactions7comments
How I Combat Brain Fog: Part 2This article is the second installment of a 2-part series. Read Part 1 here!Brain fog is a major symptom of narcolepsy. It...reactions2comments
My Top 7 Narcolepsy BlogsI’ve always been an extremely curious person and can spend hours on the internet simply searching for random things that interest me...reactions4comments
