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
World Narcolepsy Day - Take Over the WorldTaking over the world one story at a time.Pinky: “Gee, Brain, what are we going to do tonight?” Brain: “The same thing...reactionscomments
World Narcolepsy Day: The Importance of AdvocacyWorld Narcolepsy Day is on September 22 each year. Several organizations hold events to celebrate this day of awareness. Project Sleep was...reactionscomments
The Empty Validation of a Narcolepsy DiagnosisI’ve been diagnosed for almost 6 years now, and as much as it feels like it was only yesterday... it also feels...reactions8comments
Breaking Up With NarcolepsyDo you ever find that periods of stress can worsen your narcolepsy symptoms? I recently found myself at the tail end of...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy and Surgery: Advocating for MyselfI have been struggling with my neck for quite a while. For some reason, I attributed it to sleeping more than the...reactions4comments
Starting Hard ConversationsI’ve been living with narcolepsy since my college years. It was then that personal relationships with other people suddenly became much harder...reactions1comment
Community Views: The Most Frustrating Symptoms of NarcolepsyIt is hard to name just a single symptom of narcolepsy that makes life a challenge. Narcolepsy makes nighttime sleep difficult in...reactionscomments
My Job Title Does Not Define Me!Have you ever imagined how different life would be if you didn’t go to work each day? I used to daydream about...reactionscomments
Living With Narcolepsy and ParasomniaLiving with a sleep disorder can be a challenging and often isolating experience. Two out of the 5 sleep disorders I have...reactionscomments
