Disability Icons, Support, and Goal Setting in NarcolepsyRealistic goals are essential when living with narcolepsy or a chronic illness. Goals that are attainable allow me to keep moving forward...reactions2comments
Where Does Narcolepsy Stigma Come From?When I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, I internalised all of the stigma that comes with it. Narcolepsy is often not taken...reactions5comments
Could Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help People With Idiopathic Hypersomnia or Narcolepsy?Idiopathic hypersomnia and narcolepsy are both sleep disorders. Specifically, they are both considered hypersomnia disorders. This means the main symptom is excessive...reactions1comment
Having Narcolepsy and Dealing With Doctors, Pharmacies, and Insurance CompaniesI was diagnosed with narcolepsy in May 2013, and at the time, it was such a relief. I felt as though I...reactions5comments
5 Narcolepsy Service Dog BasicsThere are a few basics that make a narcolepsy service dog workable in public. This video introduces these basics one by one...reactions11comments
Behind the Red DoorImagine laying in your bed awake, but completely unable to move, or speak, while intruders approach your bedroom. You just lay there...reactions2comments
Exploring New Hobbies With Narcolepsy: Baking, Photography, and Tattoo ArtNarcolepsy type 1 is a combination of constant exhaustion, fading into sleep at a moment’s notice, and cataplexy. These symptoms have impeded...reactions4comments
How I Prepare for Medical AppointmentsMost of us living with narcolepsy are probably well acquainted with regular visits to the doctor. Unfortunately, people diagnosed with narcolepsy very...reactions2comments
Weird Things People Say About NarcolepsyAs a person with narcolepsy, I’ve gotten a lot of comments about my disease. Some comments about my narcolepsy have been inquisitive...reactions15comments
The Bumpy Road to DiagnosisNarcolepsy is notorious for being a difficult disorder to diagnose. It can take years for patients to be diagnosed, and they can...reactionscomments
Conducting My Own Narcolepsy Research: The FindingsIn a previous post, I wrote about conducting my research project for my master's degree in health psychology. My research involved interviewing...reactions8comments
The Trauma of DisbeliefMedical trauma is real and can be incredibly distressing. For those of us with chronic illnesses like narcolepsy, medical offices tend to...reactions3comments
How I Feel About NapsEveryone without narcolepsy has told me how lucky I am that I can nap whenever I want. Before my diagnosis, I would...reactions9comments
Everyone's Tired... Right?Growing up, I never thought twice about my sleepiness and I didn't question it either. After I was diagnosed with narcolepsy, I would...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
When Having Narcolepsy Ruins Your DayI recently had the experience of getting my day ruined by narcolepsy — or, rather, my day was ruined because of the...reactionscomments
When Weather Affects My SymptomsSummer is here! I don’t know about you, but a hot summer day is bittersweet for me. I love to lay in...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Using a Pill Box OrganizerFor as long as I’ve known myself, I’ve been aware that my memory is not the best. I’m not sure if this...reactionscomments
Sometimes the Truth is Hard to HearIn a previous article, I talked about my weight loss adventure and how hard it was to get motivated and STAY motivated...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy and Memory: When Recollections VaryI have a memory of a vivid hallucination with my narcolepsy. It's a traumatic memory. I remember feeling frightened. I remember running to...reactionscomments
