Fight or Flight: A Narcoleptic's Reaction to PainNarcolepsy will rear its quirky little head at the most inconvenient times. It doesn’t care where we are or what we are...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Narcolepsy Treatment Plan Is Like Building a HouseFinding the right narcolepsy treatment plan is like building a house. When I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, I hoped there would...reactions6comments
To Disclose or Not to Disclose?“You have a brilliant mind,” my professor whispered. Her words tore through the soft tissue of my chest. I felt like a...reactions2comments
Community Views: Parenting With NarcolepsyLiving with narcolepsy can be hard for anyone to manage, but being a parent with narcolepsy and caring for children while managing...reactions2comments
Trying a Weighted Blanket for a Better Night's SleepOne of the things I have recently been really struggling with is my sleep at night. It has been extremely fragmented, and...reactions1comment
School AccommodationsGetting accommodations for school can be hard unless you have a concrete diagnosis. When I was in high school and even middle...reactions5comments
Picking Up the Controller: IH and Video GamesWhen I was a kid, I loved playing video games. The first games I can remember getting my hands on were Barbie...reactionscomments
This Can't Be Happening to MeRecently, I was experiencing some tingling in my foot. I am trying to do a better job of noticing when my body...reactionscomments
Grooming With NarcolepsyGrooming with narcolepsy isn’t for the faint of heart. As a person with narcolepsy, every little bit of effort that I dedicate...reactionscomments
To Work or Not — That IS the Question!I received notice today that vocational rehab has a spot open for me. This program is my last attempt to enter the...reactions1comment
New Year, New Goals: Knowing Your WorthWe have come to the end of 2023 and are moving into 2024. As with millions around the globe, a new year...reactionscomments
My Dogs Have Saved Me From MyselfI know that taking care of animals can be tough at times, but the benefit we gain from having them in our...reactions3comments
Approaching Workplace Accommodations (Part 2): When Good Accommodations Go BadIt’s important to stay vigilant when assessing an accommodations request. Are the accommodations providing support and opportunities for success? Is the employer...reactions5comments
Narcolepsy in the WorkplaceI started working at my current employer as an intern. This is where I was first introduced to the hustle, 8 AM...reactionscomments
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
Narcolepsy and ComorbiditiesIt has been said that people with narcolepsy often have comorbidities, which means someone has the presence of one or more additional...reactions4comments
Listen to the SignsThere are a few aspects of living with narcolepsy that the general public may not be aware of. I’m sure I have...reactions10comments
Cataplexy 101If you have narcolepsy, there’s a chance you experience cataplexy. Cataplexy is the sudden, temporary loss of muscle tone leading to weakness...reactions11comments
Narcolepsy, Periods, and Cramps… Oh My!I have lived with narcolepsy since it onset in my junior year of college in 2016. The symptoms were extremely difficult to...reactions1comment
Snuggle Up With a Good BookOne of my favorite hobbies has always been reading. In elementary school, I spent my lunch period hanging out with the school...reactions1comment
