My Narcolepsy Service Dog Was Turned AwayThunder cracked above my head. I watched the trees as they shivered in response. A light drizzle misted my face as I dodged a puddle. My service dog, a hearty...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 in the middle of a busy room, or...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Accepting Help and Accommodations for a Hidden DisabilityI struggled during my time at sixth form with narcolepsy. However, I managed to get the grades I needed to go to university and complete my bachelor's degree in psychology...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Art of Making Sourdough With NarcolepsyHave you ever tried making bread from your own homemade sourdough starter? A sourdough starter utilizes yeasts that work much more slowly than instant yeast. Caring for and maintaining a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Benefits of Facing Your Fears: Starting a BlogWill Smith once said, “The best things in life are on the other side of fear.” This was a lesson I learned when I decided to create my blog and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Can You Have a Chronic Illness and Believe in the Word of God?This world is not perfect. It is filled with sadness, loneliness, and sickness. Sometimes I want to use this as a reason to be angry with God for allowing me...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sodium Oxybate Trials, Pediatric Research, and Narcolepsy Comorbidities in the NewsWorld Narcolepsy Day falls annually on September 22. The following news briefs cover recent research of interest to people living with narcolepsy. A new version of the popular narcolepsy treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Holistic Narcolepsy Remedies: Part 2The word holistic is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.” Rather...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Top 10 Songs That Inspire MeMusic has always been a true refuge in times of struggle for me. Its ability to enable us to feel understood and ultimately, not alone in our struggles, is undeniably...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Having Narcolepsy Is a Full-Time Job: Narcolepsy in the WorkplaceThink back on your longest week at work. Maybe you worked 40 hours, or maybe you worked more. Maybe you had a million deadlines to meet, and either you met...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Holistic Narcolepsy Remedies: Part 1For years I attempted to get my life back to the "normal" I had before my narcolepsy onset. My new normal with this condition is treacherous, to say the least...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Returning to College (After Being Diagnosed With Narcolepsy)In 2013, I graduated high school and began my college career. I studied music education in hopes of one day becoming a college professor. The world seemed to be against...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 could then get my medication, and things could...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How Rare is Narcolepsy? The Relationship Between Narcolepsy and Mental IllnessContent Note: This article discusses depression and self-injury. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. There is a strong bond between narcolepsy...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Disabled Hikers Are Valid TooA typical Monday morning might find me toeing a rocky trail in the middle of a forest. Unlike working, hiking is something that I can do on my own time...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Meditating With My Body: Yoga and NarcolepsyA typical Sunday afternoon often finds me shaking and sweating over my yoga mat, trying to focus simultaneously on my breath and balance. The lingering smell of incense fills my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Crazy Story: It All Started With a HallucinationHave you ever had anyone think that you were truly crazy? I have. And these days, it's something I experience on a regular basis. To be fair, I can't blame...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
World Narcolepsy Day Ostrichpillow Giveaway!This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! September 22 is World Narcolepsy Day! World Narcolepsy Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about narcolepsy globally. This...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Personal Awareness CelebrationThis month I celebrate my birthday, but not only do I celebrate the day my mother presented me to the world, it also brings me to a new level of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I Love You, but Will You Return to Work Please?I would like to begin by saying I love my husband! He is my best friend and soulmate. We hardly ever squabble, and he is very understanding of my narcolepsy...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments