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
When Friends Understand… or Don’tThe longer I live, the more friends I have. (Not all at once, though.) My social life started suffering when my narcolepsy...reactions3comments
No, You’re NOT Tired Like Me!As a person with narcolepsy, I am always tired to a certain degree. When people ask me how I am, a common...reactions3comments
My Limitations Are Up to Me!I feel like I’ve had to go back into self-advocating for myself once more. It is not that I ever quit sticking...reactionscomments
Discovering Different Types of CataplexyCataplexy is a symptom of narcolepsy that consists of sudden muscle weakness or even temporary paralysis. It can be triggered by many...reactions5comments
Meet Tre Burge: Narcolepsy Advocate and Content Creator“I’ve always been creative. Developing 'Sleppy' came from a need to express what I experience every day with narcolepsy – being sleepy,”...reactionscomments
My Day of RestDo you have a day of the week that you look forward to? Is it a day you have off from work...reactions6comments
My Advice to People Newly Diagnosed With NarcolepsyWhen I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy type 2, I was not sure what to expect and thought I was alone since...reactions11comments
Narcolepsy in Literature: 'Hallucinations' by Oliver SacksIn my “Narcolepsy in Literature” series, I have been reviewing a number of books in which the authors have depicted narcolepsy. Each...reactions4comments
Will COVID-19 Cause More Cases of Narcolepsy?If you’ve been a resident of our world since the year 2020, you might be aware of the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic...reactions12comments
Community Views: Describing Life With Narcolepsy in EmojisBefore diagnosis, narcolepsy was perhaps unfamiliar to you — now, at times when you might need to explain this neurological disorder to...reactionscomments
How Narcolepsy Leads to Disenfranchised GriefWhen we are diagnosed with narcolepsy, there is a common mixture of feelings that arise. It is incredibly validating to know that...reactions4comments
