Sleeping Girl SummerIn the summer of 2022, London was hit with a massive heatwave, with the hottest day on record at 40°C / 104°F...reactions4comments
New Year, Same Old NarcolepsyRinging in the New Year can be a great opportunity to set intentions for the upcoming year. After the whirlwind of the...reactions11comments
The Full Impact of NarcolepsyThere are so many things that make our journey with narcolepsy more difficult than it has to be, but the biggest one...reactions2comments
Narcolepsy and GriefGrief is something that I have been used to from a young age. It is extremely hard to go through, but narcolepsy...reactions1comment
Nights Out With NarcolepsyHere in the United Kingdom, the legal drinking age is 18. We Brits are known for loving a good night out, whether...reactions9comments
Recovering With Narcolepsy: A Tale of 2 ConditionsHave you had the pleasure of getting shingles? "Pleasure" is not the right word, of course. There is a lot of pain...reactions5comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that...reactionscomments
My Struggles With Sleep and NutritionI have recently realized that my relationship with sleep and nutrition is not the best. I struggle with a fear of missing...reactions1comment
Ways to Raise Awareness About Your Sleep DisorderThe National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week® is celebrated in March each year. As you likely know, many people don’t know much...reactionscomments
Searching for DiversityI have been actively seeking out fellow people with narcolepsy for over 2 decades. I started out in online groups where I...reactions2comments
"Prove You're Disabled"... Again!The first time I went through the application process for disability benefits, it was too much to handle. I received many denial...reactions5comments
"Narcolepsy? What's That?"The number of people I know with narcolepsy grew greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-pandemic I had met a few people with...reactionscomments
Weight Management and Narcolepsy - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
The Mystery of Sleep ParalysisSleep paralysis is a subject that fascinated me long before I was ever diagnosed with narcolepsy. The commonality of experiences just perplexes...reactions4comments
Automatic Behavior: Navigating Through EpisodesHave you ever lost 5 full minutes of your life? You sit at your desk and look at the time. It's 11:05...reactions6comments
Strategies For Managing Automatic BehaviorsAs a person with severe type 1 narcolepsy, the question isn’t whether I will experience automatic behaviors or not – the question...reactions2comments
10 Ways To Self-AdvocateWe talk a lot about spreading awareness and advocacy in this community, and while both are so important, in order to do...reactions2comments
Your Year in Review With NarcolepsyAs we all prepare to ring in the New Year of 2023, it's the perfect time to connect with each other as...reactions2comments
Analyzing the Benefits and Risks of Stimulant UseMost people living with narcolepsy are well acquainted with this word: stimulants. Known under countless other names (amphetamines, methylphenidate, Ritalin, modafinil, Adderall...reactions4comments
No Screens, PleaseHealthy sleep habits are important for people with and without sleep disorders like narcolepsy; from waking up and going to sleep at...reactions2comments
