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
The Difference 17 Years MadeLiving with narcolepsy requires adaptability, realising that things will not necessarily remain the same. I have been living with narcolepsy for the...reactions2comments
Exploring New Hobbies With Narcolepsy: Painting, Hiking, and Bird-WatchingIt can be difficult to participate in life when I am constantly fighting sleep. Cataplexy can also interfere with my ability to...reactionscomments
My Toxic Relationship With Sleep: A Realistic Portrait of NarcolepsyIn the movies, narcolepsy is depicted as a person falling asleep with their face in their food, or while standing straight up...reactions3comments
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
