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
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
The Next StepI recently earned my barbering diploma. I will officially get my certificate in September or October. Last year, I decided to go...reactions1comment
Vaccines and Narcolepsy: What We Learned Since the H1N1 VaccineWe first started to understand the connection between narcolepsy and our immune system after the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. Doctors saw a surge...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Live a Better Life With NarcolepsyOne way to live better with narcolepsy is to learn what is best for you. After my diagnosis of narcolepsy, I thought that...reactions5comments
4 Terms I Created to Describe My NarcolepsyOver the years I have created terms to describe my narcolepsy. It's so hard to describe how I feel sometimes! When I...reactions11comments
What Your Preferred Caffeinated Drink Says About Your DayIf you have narcolepsy, chances are that you consume caffeine. Stimulants are one of the treatment options available for narcolepsy, and caffeine...reactions2comments
