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“You look tired, is everything ok?” This is a question that most of us living with narcolepsy are probably tired of hearing - especially in the workplace. Recently I was...

There are many illnesses that are fairly visually obvious. Many chronic conditions may be difficult — or, at times, even impossible — to hide. Narcolepsy is not one of them...

Narcolepsy is a rare condition affecting 1 in 2,000 people in the general population. Due to its rarity, I am not flabbergasted when an individual doesn't know much about narcolepsy...

“What do you mean I’m not eligible for Medicare?” I groan into the phone. “I’m on Social Security, aren’t I?” At this point the Social Security agent kindly explained to...

With a chronic illness like narcolepsy, some days I am more capable than others. Other days I feel like a mountaintop has crashed over my head, preventing me from getting...

I am sure so many of us have experienced the ups and downs of working from home over the last 2 years. I remember when COVID-19 lockdowns first happened in...

Most people living with narcolepsy are well acquainted with this word: stimulants. Known under countless other names (amphetamines, methylphenidate, Ritalin, modafinil, Adderall, and more), every individual’s reaction is unpredictable, and...

Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...

I met my boyfriend in high school. Honestly, I never really noticed him until my senior year. We were both in the marching band, and during water breaks, we would...

I have lived with narcolepsy since it onset in my junior year of college in 2016. The symptoms were extremely difficult to deal with in the beginning. My cataplexy was...

Most of us living with narcolepsy are probably well acquainted with regular visits to the doctor. Unfortunately, people diagnosed with narcolepsy very often establish this relationship with the medical system...

I recently moved to Portland, Oregon, and am learning how to utilize the public transit services. I own a car but like to utilize public transportation on days when my...

One of the more frustrating challenges of living with narcolepsy is the brain fog and memory issues. There are many times when my close family and friends retell stories that...

My narcolepsy is unique. My narcolepsy was caused by a virus — a little bug. I was visiting home from college when I learned upon arrival that my nephew was...

I’ve been wondering for some time now if I’m the only one that feels as though I’m simply watching everyone else live their lives, while mine just seems to be...

In a previous post, I spoke about my experiences of nights out and drinking alcohol. I've struggled with it and, at times, put myself in dangerous situations. Along the way...

When I found out that I had to be out of my current living situation in a month due to a lack of funding on my landlord’s end, my first...

Usually, when we speak about social media, it is not in a very favourable manner. Social media has impacted society in many negative ways. That much is undeniable. But as...

One way to live better with narcolepsy is to learn what is best for you. After my diagnosis of narcolepsy, I thought that my life would be what it was before...

Just 2 years ago, at the peak of my narcolepsy symptom severity, I was at my highest weight ever. My BMI put me in the “morbidly obese” category, and I...